Ice Hockey UK (IHUK), the national governing body for the sport in the United Kingdom, have announced that Henry Staelens will become their Chief Executive Officer. He’ll take up office in mid-April. Staelens’ most recent role was as Chief Executive of Forest Green Rovers, renowned as the “world’s greenest football club” according to FIFA and…
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#INSPIRETHENEXT An ice hockey taster session took place today at the National Ice Centre in Nottingham as part of the IIHF’s #InspireTheNext campaign. Women and girls were given the chance to take to the ice and be involved in the session no matter their experience of our fantastic sport. Great Britain Captain Jodie Alderson-Smith, as…
#INSPIRETHENEXT Have you been inspired by your Great Britain heroes? You could be part of the next generation… A taster session is being held at the National Ice Centre in Nottingham next week for girls and women who want to get involved in ice hockey. It takes place on Wednesday 22nd March from 4pm until…
Great Britain have named their team for April’s IIHF Ice Hockey Women’s World Championship Division I Group B in Suwon, Korea. Following last year’s promotion, GB will face Italy, Kazakhstan, Poland, Slovenia and hosts Korea in the six-team group. The tournament – which is being held at the Suwon Ice Rink – takes place from…
Great Britain finished the Women’s Four Nations in Poland with a 3-0 defeat by Denmark. Emma Russell’s shot from the blueline on the powerplay was deflected past Nicole Jackson to give Denmark the lead at the first intermission (7:35). Julie Oksbjerg got the final touch after a goalmouth scramble for the only goal of the…
Great Britain were beaten 3-1 by Poland in their second game at the Women’s Four Nations in Katowice. Magdalena Lapies put away her own rebound on the powerplay to give the hosts the lead (9:40), before Joanna Strzelecka cut inside from the right to fire low past Ella Howard (15:36). GB pulled a goal back…
Great Britain were beaten 4-2 by Italy in their opening game at the Women’s Four Nations in Katowice on Tuesday afternoon. GB went ahead after only 48 seconds as Jodie Alderson-Smith sent Katie Marsden down the left-wing and she cut inside and went five-hole under netminder Carlotta Regine. Stephanie Towns won the face-off to create…
Great Britain have named their captaincy team for the Women’s Four Nations which gets under way in Katowice today. Jodie Alderson-Smith will captain the team with Rachel Cartwright and Stephanie Towns named as assistants. Head Coach, Mike Clancy, said: “We have plenty of experience on this roster and I think all three players will bring…
Great Britain have made a roster change for the Women’s Four Nations which gets under way on Tuesday, with Amy Robery replacing Ellie Wakeling who has had to withdraw because of injury. GB will face Italy on Tuesday, hosts Poland on Wednesday, followed by Denmark on Thursday. The four-team round-robin tournament is being held at…
Great Britain Head Coach Mike Clancy chats to Ice Hockey TV – in association with SMP Europe – to preview next month’s Women’s Four Nations and look ahead to the World Championship later this year. GB will face Denmark, Italy and hosts Poland in the Four Nations from Tuesday 7th to Thursday 9th February. The…
Great Britain have made a roster change for next month’s Women’s Four Nations with Ruby Newlands replacing Jessica Sprules. GB will face Denmark, Italy and hosts Poland from Tuesday 7th to Thursday 9th February. The four-team round-robin tournament is being held at the Jantor Ice Rink. Head Coach, Mike Clancy, said: “It is disappointing to…
Great Britain have named their squad for next month’s Women’s Four Nations in Katowice. GB will face Denmark, Italy and hosts Poland from Tuesday 7th to Thursday 9th February. The four-team round-robin tournament is being held at the Jantor Ice Rink. Head Coach, Mike Clancy, said: “This will be great preparation for the upcoming World…