Great Britain Under-20s were beaten 3-1 by Spain Under-20s in a warm-up game ahead of the U20 World Championship Division II Group A, which begins on Monday. It was the first of two challenge games for GB, with a match against Lithuania Under-20s to come tomorrow (3pm UK time). Spain led 2-0 thanks to a…
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Great Britain U18 Women relinquished a two-goal lead and were beaten 3-2 by China U18 Women after overtime in their opening game at the Under-18 Women’s World Championship Division I Group B in Katowice. Emily Harris scored a goal in the first and second periods but China came roaring back and GB had to settle…
Great Britain Under-18 Women have arrived at their base in Katowice ahead of the World Championship Division I Group B, which begins tomorrow. They departed the UK on Monday morning and took to the ice yesterday for their first training session at the Janow Arena. GB play in the tournament’s first game tomorrow lunchtime as…
Article from the Elite League website After 22 seasons, Elite League referee Tom Darnell is hanging up his whistle. The New Year’s Eve match between Nottingham and Sheffield was his last as a referee. “I’ve been officiating now for a long time, I’m in my 22nd season, and that takes a lot out of you…
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-18 Women have confirmed their squad for the U18 Women’s World Championship Division I Group B tournament in Poland. The IIHF tournament, which runs from 2nd to 8th January 2020, takes place at the Janow Arena in Katowice. GB, who depart the UK on Monday, will come up against hosts Poland, along with Austria,…
Ice Hockey UK and everyone connected with Great Britain ice hockey would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas. Thank you for your support in 2019 in what was another fantastic year for British ice hockey. The highlights include GB Men’s dramatic final-day come-from-behind 4-3 overtime victory over France to secure top-flight World Championship…
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…
Tickets are selling very well for Great Britain’s matches in the UK in 2020. Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena will host a phase of the Olympic Qualifiers in February, while GB will play international challenge games in Coventry, Cardiff and Milton Keynes in April ahead of the World Championship in Switzerland in May. Olympic Qualifying You can…
The ice hockey teams for the 2020 Winter Youth Olympic Games in Switzerland are now known. Female and male junior players will play in mixed nation teams – three-on-three – at the upcoming Games in Lausanne next month. The athletes qualified through the National Skills Challenge that served as qualification event in the 40 participating…
Great Britain Under-20s’ games at next month’s World Championship Division II Group A in Vilnius will be shown live on FreeSports. The six-team IIHF tournament – involving GB, Lithuania, Japan, Romania, Serbia and Spain – runs from 6th to 12th January 2020 at the Pramogu Arena. The FreeSports coverage will be led by Aaron Murphy…