The IIHF Council decided unanimously today to initiate another series of tournament cancellations for the 2020/21 season, following recommendations of the IIHF COVID-19 Expert Group.
Richard Hartmann and Andy Brown have been named as the new assistant coaches for Great Britain Under-18s.
Hartmann moves from his role with GB U20s and Brown comes across from his position with GB U16s, as the duo link up with current head coach Sean Easton.
The 2020 World Championship tournaments involving GB Women and GB Under-18 Men have been cancelled because of the coronavirus.
GB Under-18s Men were set to take part in the Division II Group A competition in Tallinn, Estonia from 22nd to 28th March.
GB Women were due to play in the Division II Group A tournament in Jaca, Spain from 29th March to 4th April.
Ice Hockey UK and Lucas are excited to announce a new three-year sponsorship of all Great Britain teams.
The main team sponsorship includes GB Men, GB Women, GB U20s, GB U18s and GB U18s Women.
The schedule has been confirmed for Great Britain Under-18s’ participation in the World Championship Division II Group A in Tallinn next year.
The six-team IIHF tournament will be held in the Tondiraba Ice Hall and runs from 22nd to 28th March 2020.
Sean Easton has been named as the new head coach for Great Britain Under-18s, with Martin Cingel and Simon Leach confirmed as his assistants.
Easton takes over from Martin Grubb who will take up a position with GB Under-20s, while Leach moves up from his role with the under-16s.
Great Britain Under-18s have been relegated from Division I Group B of the World Championship as Hungary Under-18s beat Japan Under-18s 5-3 in the tournament’s final game.