DAY IN PICTURES: GB AGAINST DENMARK
Great Britain produced another battling performance on Thursday night as they held the world’s 11th-ranked team Denmark for over two periods, before losing 3-1 to Denmark in the Olympic Qualifiers in Aalborg. Here’s the story of the day with our Day in Pictures through the lens of James Assinder…
DENMARK 3-1 GREAT BRITAIN
Great Britain produced an incredible performance against Denmark in the Final Olympic Qualifiers but were beaten 3-1 in Aalborg. GB kept the 11th-ranked team in the world at bay for more than two periods, before two goals in just over six minutes secured the three points for the Danes. Ben Bowns made a string of […]
GAMEDAY PREVIEW AS GB FACE DENMARK
Great Britain begin their Final Olympic Qualifying campaign as they face hosts Denmark in Aalborg this evening (Thursday). The two sides go head-to-head in the 5,000 capacity Sparekassen Danmark Isarena at 19:30 (18:30 BST). GB reached this stage after three wins from three in the pre-qualification round in Cardiff in February as they beat China […]
DAY IN PICTURES: PRACTICE ON DANISH ICE
It was the first full day in Aalborg for Great Britain as they continue their preparations for this weekend’s Olympic Qualifiers. GB start their campaign against hosts Denmark on Thursday (18:30 BST), before facing Norway (Friday) and Japan (Sunday). The group winners will progress to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. Here’s the Day in […]
FIRST TRAINING SESSION IN DENMARK
Great Britain took to the ice today for the first time at the Sparekassen Danmark Isarena in Aalborg ahead of this weekend’s Final Olympic Qualifiers. GB begin their campaign on Thursday as they face hosts Denmark at 19:30 (18:30 BST). The rink in Aalborg is a modern-looking arena with space for 5,000 spectators, divided into […]
GB ARRIVE IN DENMARK FOR OLYMPIC QUALIFIERS
Great Britain have travelled to Aalborg in Denmark today (Tuesday) ahead of this weekend’s men’s Olympic Qualifiers. The GB players and staff left Heathrow this lunchtime and arrived at their home for the weekend, the Gigantium Ice Arena, this evening. After a quick look around the rink and to offload the bags to the dressing […]
GB NAME TEAM FOR OLYMPIC QUALIFIERS
Great Britain have named their team for next weekend’s Final Olympic Qualifiers in Aalborg, Denmark. Under the rules for this tournament, it’s a 22-player roster with Lucas Brine travelling as the Emergency Reserve netminder. GB face Japan, Norway and hosts Denmark in Group F from 29th August to 1st September. Pete Russell’s side begin the […]
GREAT BRITAIN 1-4 BELFAST
Great Britain were beaten 4-1 by Belfast Giants at the Vindico Arena in Cardiff in their final game ahead of the Olympic Qualifiers with take place next weekend. Defenceman Archie Hazeldine and forward Kieran Brown missed out again through injury. Ben Bowns started between the pipes with Lucas Brine as back-up. Joe Cassetti scored on […]
CARDIFF 5-0 GREAT BRITAIN
Great Britain were beaten 5-0 by Cardiff Devils in a warm-up match at the Vindico Arena ahead of next weekend’s Olympic Qualifiers. GB took the opportunity to ice a selection of experienced and NextGen prospects players, but Kieran Brown missed the game through injury. Jackson Whistle got the start between the pipes for GB with Lucas […]
GAMEDAY: GB FACE CARDIFF
Great Britain continue their preparations for next weekend’s Olympic Qualifiers as they face Cardiff Devils at the Vindico Arena this evening (7pm face-off). It’s the first of two matches in Wales this weekend for GB with Belfast Giants the opponents on Sunday (6pm). Following a positive week’s training camp, GB will ice a mixture of […]
