Great Britain have departed for Korea today ahead the IIHF Women’s World Championship Division I Group B which gets under way next week.

The team assembled at Heathrow Airport and are now on their way to Korea for training camp to prepare for the six-team tournament.

After last year’s thrilling promotion and gold medal in Spain, GB will face Italy, Kazakhstan, Poland, Slovenia and hosts Korea.

The tournament – which is being held at the Suwon Ice Rink – takes place from 17th to 23rd April.

GB schedule
Monday 17th April: Great Britain v Kazakhstan – 12:15 (04:15 UK time)
Tuesday 18th April: Italy v Great Britain – 15:45 (07:45 UK time)
Thursday 20th April: Poland v Great Britain – 12:15 (04:15 UK time)
Saturday 22nd April: Korea v Great Britain – 15:45 (07:45 UK time)
Sunday 23rd April: Great Britain v Slovenia – 12:15 (04:15 UK time)