The stage is set for the International Ice Hockey Federation Women’s World Championship tournament in Dumfries, Scotland.
For the second time in five years, Dumfries Ice Bowl will host the Division II Group A tournament as six teams battle it out for promotion to Division I.
Defenceman Suzi Pearson says fantastic team spirit in the camp is already evident as Great Britain Women undergo their final preparations ahead of the World Championship, which gets under way on Tuesday.
Great Britain Women and FreeSports will create history next week at the World Championship in Dumfries.
The IIHF Division II Group A tournament at the Dumfries Ice Bowl will be the first time that GB Women have been shown live on television in the UK.
David Clarke and Hep Tindale have been inducted into the UK Ice Hockey Hall of Fame.
Each year, the Hall of Fame selection committee recognises individuals – usually players but also coaches, match officials and administrators – who have rendered outstanding service to British ice hockey.
Great Britain Under-18s head coach Martin Grubb has had to make a change to his squad ahead of next month’s World Championship.
Forward Alex Graham has replaced Cade Neilson on the roster.
Great Britain Women forward Kim Lane says the squad are better prepared than ever for next month’s World Championship in Dumfries.
GB continued their preparations the Division II Group A tournament at the Dumfries Ice Bowl with a game against Whitley Bay Under-20s in Sheffield on Sunday afternoon.