Great Britain Under-18s were beaten 6-5 by Okanagan Hockey Academy (OHA) in St Polten in their final warm-up game ahead of the World Championship Division I Group B tournament that gets under way on Sunday. It was a second game in 24 hours for GB after an impressive 4-2 win over Japan U18s in Petzalka…
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Great Britain Under-18s beat Japan Under-18s 4-2 in Petzalka this afternoon in a warm-up game as part of their preparations for the World Championship Division I Group B in Hungary. Lewis Houston scored in the first period, while Joe Hazeldine was on target midway through the second session. Ed Bradley netted GB’s third goal in…
Great Britain Under-18s have arrived in Slovakia for their training camp ahead of the World Championship Division I Group B in Hungary, which gets under way at the weekend. The team have had two practices today and will now play two games in the next couple of days to continue their preparations. GB face Japan…
Ice Hockey UK are proud to announce that Standard Motor Products Europe’s (SMPE) Lucas brand is the new main sponsor of all Great Britain teams for 2019. As part of the sponsorship agreement, Lucas branding will appear on all GB jerseys including those worn by the men at the IIHF World Championship and the women…
Great Britain Under-18s head coach Martin Grubb has had to make a change to his squad ahead of next month’s World Championship. Forward Alex Graham has replaced Cade Neilson on the roster. Sheffield-born Graham, 16, has represented his hometown club at junior level and has also scored 13 points in 12 games for NIHL side…
Great Britain Under-18s head coach Martin Grubb has named his roster for this year’s U18 World Championship Division I Group B in Székesfehérvár. GB will take on Austria, Italy, Japan, hosts Hungary and Slovenia following their promotion from Division II last season. The IIHF tournament takes place at the Ifjabb Ocskay Gábor Ice Hall and runs from 14th…
Ice Hockey UK and everyone connected with Great Britain ice hockey would like to wish you all a happy new year – and what a year 2018 was! Two World Championship gold medals, a silver medal and a bronze medal, while teenager Liam Kirk was drafted in the 2018 NHL draft. Stunning gold and promotion…
Great Britain Under-18s have completed a two-day camp at Dumfries Ice Bowl as preparations continue for next year’s World Championship. The final roster will be announced shortly for the World Championship Division I Group B in Hungary. The six-team IIHF tournament runs from 14th to 20th April 2019 and matches will be played in the…
The schedule has been announced for Great Britain Under-18s return to World Championship Division I Group B in Hungary. The GB youngsters were promoted from Division II Group A last season in Tallinn and will face Austria, Italy, Japan, hosts Hungary and Slovenia in Székesfehérvár. The six-team IIHF tournament runs from 14th to 20th April 2019 and…
Two Great Britain junior camps took place this week as preparations continue for the international season. GB Under-16s underwent a camp at the Bauer Arena at Ice Sheffield on Wednesday, while the under-18s took to the ice yesterday. The day-long sessions involved on and off-ice training and gave both sets of coaches a great chance…
The first camps of the 2018-19 international season for Great Britain Under-18s and Great Britain Under-20s were held last week. The one-day camps took place at the Bauer Arena at Ice Sheffield, with the U18s being held last Tuesday and the U20 camp the following day. Ian Turner, who is manager for both teams, said:…