Category: Men U16

Great Britain’s junior prospects have just completed a two-day camp at the National Ice Centre in Nottingham.

Taking place on Monday and Tuesday, the camp gave the coaching staff of the men’s under-20s, under-18s and under-16s the chance to evaluate the youngsters.

Ryan Aldridge has been named as assistant coach of Great Britain Under-16s. The 42-year-old joins head coach Jamie Elson and fellow assistant Ian Turley on the U16s coaching staff.
Aldridge began his coaching career with Bracknell Bees before a couple of seasons in charge of Basingstoke Bison in the Elite League.

Great Britain Under-16s head coach Mike Clancy has named his team for April’s tournament in Latvia.

The international competition consists of teams from Belarus, Finland Latvia, Russia, Sweden and Ukraine and runs from 17th to 19th April.

Vic Kerlin has been appointed as the new manager of Great Britain Under-16s.

Kerlin has been involved in hockey since 2007 and spent time in Ottawa before returning to the UK in 2010.

Mike Clancy has been named as the new head coach of Great Britain Under-16s, with his assistants confirmed as Ian Turley and Andy Brown.

Clancy, who as a player iced for Altrincham and Flintshire, will combine the role with his position as head coach of Widnes Wild.

Ice Hockey UK national development head coach Tony Hand says he was excited by some of the young talent on show at today’s Great Britain Under-16s camp.

Two Great Britain junior camps took place this week as preparations continue for the international season. GB Under-16s underwent a camp at the Bauer Arena Read More