Great Britain Women’s captain Saffron Allen and former GB Men’s forward Russ Cowley will be featuring on Sky TV later this summer in their series Ballsy Women. The duo joined presenter Tyne-Lexy Clarson who picked up some skills herself during the session. Saffron spoke about her memorable achievement of carrying the 2012 London Olympic torch…
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News from the EIHA about ice rinks reopening The English Ice Hockey Association were pleased to hear Thursday’s government announcement which paves the way for ice rinks in England to reopen later this month. The Sport England website provides a useful summary of the latest information and the government has also set out specific guidance…
Teenager Jayden White has created his own clothing range to to help fund his hockey career. The 13-year-old, who lives just outside Newcastle, plays for Whitley Bay Warriors Under-15s. He has aspirations of attending the Swindon Ice Hockey School of Excellence to further his hockey career, but needs to raise thousands of pounds. “I sat…
News from the EIHA The English Ice Hockey Association has been awarded £343,000 from Sport England’s Sector Partner Fund as they work to continue supporting the nation to be active amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. Designed to support key partners in immediate financial need, the £5 million Sector Partner Fund is part of Sport England’s £210 million…
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…
Statement from the EIHA In yesterday’s government update (23rd June), we did not get the go-ahead for indoor facilities such as ice rinks to reopen as was initially advised by DCMS. We will therefore remain in Phase 1 of our Return to Play plan for the foreseeable future until rinks are able to reopen. The…
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…
Great Britain Women will travel to Korea next year to begin their bid to qualify for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. As well as facing the hosts Korea, GB will come up against Slovenia and a qualifier from the previous round. The tournament will take place in Gangneung from 11th to 14th February 2021 at…
Ice Hockey UK and Dumfries and Galloway Council have won their bid to host the 2021 Under-18 Women’s World Championship in Scotland. The Division II Group A tournament will be held at the Dumfries Ice Bowl from 19th to 22nd January 2021. Great Britain Under-18 Women will be joined by Netherlands, Australia and Spain for…
The IIHF have announced the proposed new dates for next year’s World Championship have been officially confirmed at the annual Congress this afternoon. The tournament – being held in Latvia and Belarus – will be staged between 21st May and 6th June 2021. Great Britain are in Group A in Minsk alongside hosts Belarus, as…
From the EIHA website The English Ice Hockey Association have confirmed that Phase 1 of its ‘Return to Play’ plan is in effect, with players able to train and practice in small groups away from the ice rink. Phase 2 would allow some practice on ice but is wholly dependent on the government giving rinks…