The schedule for the 2019 World Championship in Slovakia has been announced with Great Britain starting their first campaign in the top flight for 25 years against Germany.
GB are in Group A which is based in Kosice and games are taking place at the Steel Arena.
Britain and Germany go head to head on Saturday 11th May, before GB face Canada on Sunday 12th May.
After a rest day, Great Britain meet Denmark on Tuesday 14th May before facing USA on Wednesday 15th May.
Finland are GB’s opponents on Friday 17th May, while Pete Russell’s side meet hosts Slovakia on Saturday 18th May.
Britain complete their Group A campaign against France on Monday 20th May.
The IIHF have confirmed that ticket pricing and structure will be announced in mid-September, with ticket sales beginning a few days later.
Great Britain schedule – Group A (face-off times local time)
Saturday 11th May: Germany v Great Britain 4:15pm
Sunday 12th May: Great Britain v Canada 8:15pm
Tuesday 14th May: Great Britain v Denmark 4:15pm
Wednesday 15th May: USA v Great Britain 4:15pm
Friday 17th May: Finland v Great Britain 8:15pm
Saturday 18th May: Great Britain v Slovakia 8:15pm
Monday 20th May: France v Great Britain 4:15pm
Click here for a full tournament schedule.
Photo credit: Dean Woolley.