Forward Ross Venus says his first-ever Great Britain goal is the biggest moment in his career.
The 21-year-old, playing in his sixth international game, scored GB’s third goal in their 8-0 victory over Lithuania in the World Championship (Division 1B) in Zagreb.
Britain’s victory moved them up to second in the Division 1B table, behind leaders Ukraine.
“I feel amazing,” said Venus. “This is the first game where I have really had regular ice time.
“To get a goal really is amazing, it is such a great feeling.”
There were eight different players on the scoresheet and Venus felt it was a complete display by GB.
“It was an amazing performance,” added Venus. “We were clinical all game long.
“We just took it to them and never gave them a sniff really.”
Also hailing the performance as one of Great Britain’s best was forward Robert Lachowicz. Lachowicz scored GB’s fourth of the afternoon, which was his third international goal.
“This must be right up there with one of the best-ever performances,” said Lachowicz.
“It is great. We have a good team and a great group of lads. Hopefully we can go on and get the gold medal.
“We have no games tomorrow, so we will try not to think about it too much.
“Then hopefully we will get back into it against Romania and our aim is to set up a big game against Ukraine on the final day.”
The 26-year-old had previously scored two goals in Olympic qualifying tournaments, so this was his first goal at a World Championship.
“It wasn’t something that worried me,” continued Lachowicz.
“You go out every shift and do what you have to do. Luckily today I got the goal and it was nice in the 8-0 win.”