Great Britain face Denmark this afternoon at the O2 Arena in Prague in their fourth game at the 2024 World Championship.
GB go into the game on the back of three defeats to the top three seeds in the group, losing to Canada (4-2), Finland (8-0) and Switzerland (3-0)
Denmark have one win from their four matches so far. A 5-1 victory over Austria was followed by defeats by Canada (5-1), Norway (2-0) and Czechia (7-4).
The Danes have been in the top level since 2003 with a best finish of eighth coming in 2010 and 2016.
They are protected from relegation this year as they are co-hosting the 2025 World Championship with Sweden.
Team News
GB have no major injury worries to contend with and so will choose the 22-man matchday roster from a full 25-player squad.
Netminder Ben Bowns is set to make his 75th appearance for his country.
Previous Meetings
Great Britain last met Denmark at the 2021 World Championship in Riga which was played behind-closed-doors because of the covid pandemic.
GB secured a point in a dramatic game with Denmark securing a 3-2 overtime victory.
Ben O’Connor scored his 18th international goal and Mike Hammond was also on target, scoring late to take the game to the extra period.
GB’s last victory over the Danes came back in 2000 as they skated to a 5-4 success in Poland in the World Championship Group B.
Great Britain World Championship schedule and results
Saturday 11th May – Great Britain 2-4 Canada – Goals: Liam Kirk, Ben O’Connor
Sunday 12th May – Finland 8-0 Great Britain
Wednesday 15th May – Switzerland 3-0 Great Britain
Friday 17th May – Great Britain v Denmark – 16:20 (15:20 UK)
Saturday 18th May – Czechia v Great Britain – 20:20 (19:20 UK)
Monday 20th May – Great Britain v Norway – 16:20 (15:20 UK)
Tuesday 21st May – Austria v Great Britain – 12:20 (11:20 UK)
Watch live on Premier Sports
All of GB’s games are being shown on Premier Sports with commentary from Aaron Murphy and former GB forward Paul Adey.
