WORLD GIRLS’ ICE HOCKEY WEEKEND
The World Girls’ Ice Hockey Weekend (WGIHW) is a global opportunity for girls to try out hockey as a new sport, led by the IIHF. Thousands of participants have taken part worldwide since the start in 2011, with hundreds of players being involved in the UK in that time. This year’s event was held by […]
IHUK CONFIRM NATIONAL TEAM HEAD COACHES FOR 2025-26
Ice Hockey UK is pleased to confirm the head coaches for Great Britain’s national teams for the 2025–26 season. The rest of the coaching staff for each team are still being finalised and will be announced in due course. This season will see the continuation of investment in our GB Futures / GB Next Gen […]
IIHF CONFIRM VENUES FOR 2026 TOURNAMENTS
The IIHF have confirmed the venues next year’s World Championship tournaments. The 2026 tournament schedule was rubber-stamped at the IIHF’s annual Congress which is taking place in Stockholm during this year’s World Championship. Great Britain Men will play at the 2026 World Championship in Switzerland with the group and venue being known once the current […]
SUPERB GLOBAL GIRLS’ GAME IN NOTTINGHAM
The UK edition of the 2025 IIHF Global Girls’ Game took place at the National Ice Centre today (Sunday 16th February 2025). Over 60 girls – aged between 11 and 17 – attended the event in Nottingham which one of the biggest-ever to be held in the UK. From New Zealand and Asia to Europe […]
HEAD COACH: GB WOMEN’S PROGRAMME
Head Coach, GB Women’s Programme Ice Hockey UK are seeking a passionate and experienced Head Coach to lead our team to success on and off the ice. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the game, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to develop players at all age groups. They will […]
EXTRA SPOTS ADDED FOR GLOBAL GIRLS’ GAME
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER YOUR INTEREST Following unprecedented demand, the UK’s 2025 IIHF Global Girls’ Game will now take place over two sessions at the National Ice Centre in Nottingham on Sunday 16th February. The format of the day has now changed to enable as many players as possible to take part in the special […]
CHINESE TAIPEI 2-10 GREAT BRITAIN
Great Britain beat Chinese Taipei 10-2 to complete the U18 Women’s World Championship Division II Group A in Riga with a 100 per cent-winning record. GB, who had already secured the gold medal and promotion with yesterday’s victory over Latvia, put on another clinic of a performance to make it five wins from five matches. […]
ALDERSON PROUD OF GB’S GOLD SUCCESS
Great Britain Head Coach Sean Alderson says game management has been key to his side’s success at the U18 Women’s World Championship Division II Group A in Riga. GB won the gold medal and promotion to Division I after four straight wins to seal the success with a game to spare. Britain beat Kazakhstan (3-1), […]
GB WIN GOLD AND PROMOTION
Great Britain won the gold medal and promotion to the Under-18 Women’s Division I World Championship with a thrilling 3-2 victory over hosts Latvia in Riga. Both teams went into the game with 100 per cent-winning records in the Division II Group A tournament and GB produced a stunning performance to seal top spot with […]
GREAT BRITAIN 16-1 NEW ZEALAND
Great Britain kept up their 100 per cent record at the Under-18 Women’s World Championship Division II Group A in Riga with a relentless 16-1 victory over New Zealand. Meeyah Forbes led the way with a hat-trick as 17 different players scored at least a point. Lucy Holliday made a third-successive start between the pipes […]