Ice Hockey UK have appointed Tony Hand MBE as their first national development head coach.
He will work alongside Mark Beggs who will have an expansion of his current role and becomes national talent identification officer.
Great Britain Under-18s head coach Martin Grubb says early assessment of players is vital as the coaching staff begin the process of selecting a squad for their 2017 World Championship.
English Ice Hockey Association and the England National Team Programme are delighted to announce a partnership with Bauer Hockey to support all England ice hockey teams.