Great Britain Under-18 Men will take part in the Winter Challenge Tour in Germany later this month.
The GB youngsters will face three top junior teams from Germany as part of the five-day trip as part of their preparations for April’s World Championship.
GB will face Krefelder Eislauf at the Yayla Arena on Tuesday 17th December.
The team will them move to Cologne and face KEC Kölner Eishockey at the Kölnarena 2 on Wednesday 18th December.
The final game takes place against DEG Eishockey on Thursday 19th December at the Eisstadion Brehmstraße.
GB U18 Men’s Team Manager, Russ Huxted, said: “This promises to be highly competitive and is a unique opportunity for our age group.
“I would like to thank the Ice Hockey UK board for giving us the backing to undertake this important trip.
“It will be great preparation for the World Championship in April and one the whole squad and staff is looking forward to.”
Winter Challenge Tour in Germany
Tues 17th Dec: GB v Krefelder Eislauf at the Yayla Arena – 18:30 face-off (17:30 GMT)
Weds 18th Dec: GB v KEC Kölner Eishockey at the Kölnarena 2 – 18:30 face-off (17:30 GMT)
Thurs 19th Dec: GB v DEG Eishockey at Eisstadion Brehmstraße – 19:30 face-off (18:30 GMT)
