Phillips: We are not here to make up the numbers
Defenceman Davie Phillips underlined that Great Britain were “not just here to make up the numbers” as they played their first game in the top Read More
Hammond: Special moment to score first GB goal
Forward Mike Hammond said it was a “special moment” to score his first Great Britain goal in their World Championship opener with Germany in Kosice.
From IIHF.com: GB Impress In Return
Yasin Ehliz’s power-play goal midway through the third period broke a 1-1 tie and propelled Germany to a thrilling 3-1 win over Great Britain at Steel Arena in Kosice.
(From IIHF.com)
(From IIHF.com)
Germany 3-1 Great Britain
Great Britain were beaten 3-1 by Germany on their return to the elite level of the World Championship in Kosice, Slovakia.
After Mike Hammond had levelled the game in the third period, Germany scored two quick-fire goals to secure the three points.
After Mike Hammond had levelled the game in the third period, Germany scored two quick-fire goals to secure the three points.
Lachowicz wins 50th cap and debuts for Billingsley and Lake
Forward Robert Lachowicz wins his 50th cap this afternoon – while there are debut caps for Tim Billingsley and Ben Lake – as Great Britain play Germany in their opening game at the World Championship in Kosice.
Team Rosters
Ahead of the IIHF World Championships in Slovakia, here are the official team rosters from the teams in Group A (Kosice)
Myers: GB relishing World Championship challenge
Forward Matthew Myers says Great Britain are relishing their World Championship challenge as they play in the top flight for the first time since 1994.
Battle Of The Future Stars
On the 13th of May, Finland and the US clash in a match that is likely to be a direct matchup between Kaapo Kakko and Jack Hughes. The almost sure fire number one and two in this year’s NHL draft.
World Championship Top Picks
Historically, one of the talking points around the World Championships has been around the quality pf players. The tournament clashes with the NHL Stanley Cup Play-Offs/Finals, resulting in some of the NHL Stars not being available for their countries. That’s not the case this year.
Ferrara: Positive first training session in Kosice
Forward Luke Ferrara says the squad underwent a “very positive first training session” in Kosice as Great Britain step up their preparations for Saturday’s opening World Championship game with Germany.