INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (HUMAN RESOURCES) POSITION
Ice Hockey UK (IHUK) is seeking to appoint an Independent Non-Executive Director (INED) with a specialist experience in Human Resources / People / Culture. IHUK is recognised both nationally and internationally as the national governing body responsible for developing elite ice hockey in the UK, with a clear focus on developing successful GB teams, supporting […]
GB AND IHUK LINK-UP WITH HER GAME TOO
Great Britain and Ice Hockey UK have linked-up with Her Game Too to be a catalyst for positive change for women within our fantastic sport on and off the ice. Her Game Too was founded by 12 passionate female football fans who wanted to foster an ethos in football in which women are welcomed and […]
IMPORTANT TWO-DAY CAMP FOR MEN’S JUNIOR TEAMS IN ICE SHEFFIELD
A combined men’s under-16s, under-18s and under-20s camp took place in Sheffield last week. Over 130 players, coaches and support staff attended the two-day camp at Ice Sheffield. It was an excellent opportunity to get the three junior teams together to work on their plans for the 2023-24 international season. GB Men’s Head Coach Pete […]
ADAMS ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT FROM ICE HOCKEY
Great Britain forward Louise Adams has announced her retirement from ice hockey. The 27-year-old made 50 appearances for GB, one of only nine women’s players to reach a half-century of caps. Adams made her full international debut against Denmark in April 2012 when the UK hosted the Women’s World Championship Division I Group B in […]
REST IN PEACE MIKE HAMMOND
Great Britain ice hockey are devastated to announce that forward Mike Hammond has passed away. Hammond died in a car accident in Shawnigan in Canada on Wednesday. Our thoughts and condolences are with Mike’s family, friends and team-mates at this very difficult time. Mike was a cherished GB team-mate, loved by so many, and very […]
TWO MANAGEMENT APPOINTMENTS FOR IHUK REFEREE SECTION
The Ice Hockey UK Referee Section have appointed Deana Cuglietta and Caroline Munroe to their management team. The pair will take up the position of joint-managers of Level 3, responsible for under-18 junior hockey, Women’s National Ice Hockey League (WNIHL) Elite and WNIHL 1. Colin Davidson, IHUK Referee-in-Chief, said: “Caroline and Deana bring a wealth […]
PREPARATIONS CONTINUE FOR YOUTH OLYMPICS IN SOUTH KOREA
Great Britain’s preparations are continuing for next year’s 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games in South Korea. The men’s under-16s that will represent the country in January will be the first GB ice hockey team to enter the prestigious Youth Olympics. The format – first used at the 2020 Winter Youth Olympic Games in Switzerland – […]
FOUR GREAT BRITAIN OFF-ICE APPOINTMENTS CONFIRMED
Great Britain would like to confirm the additions of four members to the off-ice staff. Sam Kelvey has been appointed GB Programme Head of Specialist Sports Science & Medicine, as well as being Lead Strength & Conditioning Coach with GB Women. Pamela Ibarra has taken up the role of Lead Nutritionist with GB Women and […]
SMP EUROPE ANNOUNCES £28,000 FUNDRAISING FOR CHARITY
Great Britain and Ice Hockey UK’s main team sponsor SMP Europe has announced it has raised an outstanding £28,000 for charity following a superb partnership between the two organisations. As principal sponsor of Ice Hockey UK and the GB teams, SMP Europe have changed their corporate colours on all GB-related clothing and merchandise to pink, […]
GB CONFIRMED IN PRAGUE FOR 2024 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
The IIHF have confirmed Great Britain will be in Group A in Prague for the 2024 World Championship. There has been a change to the eight-team group with the world’s number one ranked team Canada taking the place of the USA. GB will also come up against Finland who are second in the world rankings, […]
