The latest Great Britain Under-20s camp took place last week and Ice Hockey UK’s national development head coach Tony Hand says the coaching staff will continue to look at all U20 players available for selection. The U20s will travel to Tallinn, Estonia for the World Championship Division II Group A tournament from 13th to 19th…
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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:…
Following the appointment of Martin Grubb as head coach of GB U18s, Ice Hockey UK are advertising the position of assistant coach for Great Britain Under-20s. The successful candidate will be a strong, communicative person to assist the men’s U20 head coach in executing the overall strategic direction and delivery of the Great Britain U20…
Ice Hockey UK have agreed a new three-year deal with Bauer Hockey. The new deal means Bauer will continue to supply Great Britain’s national teams with off-ice clothing and equipment. GB Progamme Board chairman, David Hand, said: “We are thrilled to be extending our deal with Bauer for another three years. “Bauer are so highly…
Great Britain’s international teams know the venues for next year’s World Championship tournaments following voting at the IIHF annual Congress this morning. Ice Hockey UK won the bids to host two tournaments in the UK, successfully winning the right to host the Women’s and U18 Women’s championships. The Women’s World Championship Division II Group A…
The IIHF Under-20 World Championship Division II Group A came to a conclusion in Dumfries at the weekend with Japan beating Great Britain to win the gold medal. Korea finished second in the group and took home the silver, while GB claimed the bronze medal with three victories from their five matches. Dumfries and Galloway…
The GB U20s coaching staff of Slava Koulikov, Martin Grubb and Aaron Nell speak with IHUK Radio in association with McDonald’s after their 5-2 defeat by Japan U20s, which means GB take the bronze from the U20 World Championship Division II Group A in Dumfries. Photo credit: Duncan Speirs.
Great Britain Under-20s take the bronze medal after they missed out on promotion following a final-day 5-2 defeat by Japan U20s in the Under-20 World Championship Division II Group A in Dumfries. Japan’s victory secured them the gold and promotion to Division 1 Group B, while Korea claimed the silver medal with a 5-2 win…
Great Britain Under-20s were beaten for the first time at the U20 World Championship Division II Group A as they lost 5-4 to Korea U20s after a penalty shootout in Dumfries. GB will be guaranteed the gold medal and promotion to Division 1 Group B if they beat Japan U20s in their final game on…