The dates have been officially unveiled for next season’s IIHF World Championship tournaments at all levels and age groups. The announcement comes on the back of the IIHF confirming last week that the World Championship – which GB Men will take part in for a second successive season – will run from 21st May to…
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The host nations for the 2021 World Championship tournaments involving Great Britain have been fully confirmed following the IIHF annual Congress. Last month, it was announced that GB Men would face hosts Belarus, as well as the Czech Republic, Denmark, Russia, Slovakia, Sweden and Switzerland, at the 2021 top-flight World Championship – and the date…
Following Saturday’s announcement of the cancellation of the 2020 IIHF World Championship, IIHF President René Fasel wrote to the IIHF’s Member National Associations addressing the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the international hockey season. Dear ice hockey family, Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the IIHF Council, in accordance with the IIHF’s insurance partner,…
The IIHF has distributed a status report letter to its Member National Associations and other stakeholders, outlining the latest updates related to the coronavirus (COVID-19). Dear ice hockey family, The spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) has a global impact. Many of you have personally experienced the impact of the virus on daily life as countries…
The 2020 World Championship tournaments involving GB Women and GB Under-18 Men have been cancelled because of the coronavirus. GB Under-18s Men were set to take part in the Division II Group A competition in Tallinn, Estonia from 22nd to 28th March. GB Women were due to play in the Division II Group A tournament…
Ice Hockey UK and Lucas are excited to announce a new three-year sponsorship of all Great Britain teams. The main team sponsorship includes GB Men, GB Women, GB U20s, GB U18s and GB U18s Women. Lucas branding will appear on GB shirts, while they will also be the main headline sponsors for next month’s Olympic…
If you thought 2018 was a dramatic year for Great Britain ice hockey, 2019 took it to another level for excitement and drama. A silver medal, two bronze medals and perhaps one of those most stunning and important comebacks in Great Britain ice hockey history. Final-day drama as GB keep top-flight status Great Britain’s rise to…
Great Britain Under-18s have unveiled their roster for next year’s U18 World Championship Division II Group A in Tallinn. GB will come up against hosts Estonia, along with Korea, Lithuania, Romania and Serbia. The six-team IIHF tournament will be held in the Tondiraba Ice Hall and runs from 22nd to 28th March 2020. Head coach,…
Great Britain Under-18s underwent their final camp ahead of the roster being announced for next year’s U18 World Championship Division II Group A in Tallinn. The youngsters had on and off-ice sessions last week in Dumfries, including a Clean Sport 1 Workshop with IHUK doctor Matt Robbins. The camp is part of the team’s preparations…
The schedule has been confirmed for Great Britain Under-18s’ participation in the World Championship Division II Group A in Tallinn next year. The six-team IIHF tournament will be held in the Tondiraba Ice Hall and runs from 22nd to 28th March 2020. GB will come up against hosts Estonia, along with Korea, Lithuania, Romania and…
Ice Hockey UK National Development Head Coach Tony Hand says the young talent in the Great Britain programme will be given a chance to shine. GB Under-16s met for a one-day camp at Ice Sheffield today before the under-18s take to the ice tomorrow. GB U18s are preparing for next year’s World Championship in Estonia…
Great Britain Under-20s and Under-18s held camps at the Bauer Arena in Ice Sheffield this week. Both groups had two on-ice sessions, as well as testing in the gym. The camps form part of their respective preparations for their 2020 World Championship tournaments. It was the first chance for the new-look coaching staff to look…