GB U18S MEN’S COACHING STAFF CONFIRMED
Corey Neilson has been named as the new Head Coach of Great Britain Under-18s Men. Neilson will be joined by Assistant Coaches Stevie Lee and Stephen Murphy and the trio bring a wealth of experience both internationally for GB and in the domestic game in the UK. Experienced netminder Jordan Marr completes the coaching staff […]
PHILLIPS NAMED NATIONAL TEAMS PROGRAMME DIRECTOR
A GB LEGEND IS COMING HOME: JONATHAN PHILLIPS NAMED NATIONAL TEAMS PROGRAMME DIRECTOR Ice Hockey UK is thrilled to announce a landmark appointment as Jonathan Phillips returns to take up the role of the first-ever National Teams Programme Director. As the first appointment since Ice Hockey UK’s historic merger was completed, Phillips joins on a […]
IIHF CONFIRM 2027 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENTS
The IIHF have confirmed the dates and cities for next year’s World Championship tournaments. The full 2027 schedule was rubber-stamped at the IIHF’s annual Congress which is taking place in Zurich during this year’s World Championship. The proposed groups are below but please note following the IIHF’s announcement about the reinstatement of Belarus, some of […]
BRONZE MEDAL FOR GREAT BRITAIN
Great Britain have won the bronze medal the men’s Under-18s World Championship Division II Group A in Romania. GB won two of their five matches to secure a third-place finish in Târgu Secuiesc. After an opening-day 5-4 victory over Romania, GB were beaten 1-0 by China a day later. A 4-1 victory over Spain kept […]
JAPAN 4-3 GREAT BRITAIN
Great Britain ended the men’s Under-18s World Championship Division II Group A with a narrow 4-3 defeat by Japan. Yuri Sato gave Japan the lead on the powerplay in the first period (03:42), before GB hit back through Daragh Spawforth (28:22). Kanata Mori put Japan ahead for the second time just over two minutes later […]
CROATIA 3-2 GREAT BRITAIN
Great Britain were beaten 3-2 by Croatia at the men’s Under-18s World Championship Division II Group A in Romania. Max van Mullem started between the pipes with Harry Thomas named as back-up. Ricards Misins set-up Alex Rushby who beat Luka Komusanac with a neat backhand finish on the doorstep (14:16). Croatia hit back just 35 […]
GREAT BRITAIN 4-1 SPAIN
Great Britain beat Spain 4-1 to secure their second victory in three matches at the men’s Under-18s World Championship Division II Group A in Romania. Max van Mullem started between the pipes and made 29 saves, while Harry Thomas was back-up. Theo Malone gave GB the lead midway through the first period (09:45) and Edgars […]
GREAT BRITAIN 0-1 CHINA
Great Britain were beaten 1-0 by China in their second game at the men’s Under-18s World Championship Division II Group A in Târgu Secuiesc. After Sunday’s dramatic 5-4 victory over hosts Romania – which saw Joel Meyers score with 58 seconds remaining – there was much less drama. China netminder An Jinhao stood on his […]
GREAT BRITAIN 5-4 ROMANIA
Great Britain started their men’s World Championship Division II Group A with a dramatic 5-4 victory over hosts Romania in Târgu Secuiesc. GB were leading 4-1 at the second intermission but Romania scored three goals in eight third-period minutes, before Joel Meyers scored the winner with just 58 seconds remaining. Harry Thomas started between the […]
GB U18 CAPTAINCY TEAM ANNOUNCED
Great Britain have named their captaincy team for the men’s Under-18s World Championship Division II Group A which gets under way in Romania on Sunday. Joel Meyers will captain the team with the alternate captains confirmed as Jonas Bennett, Ricards Misins, Edgars Vengis and Robbie Henderson. GB will face China, Croatia, Japan and Spain, along […]