Phillips: GB must stay focused
Great Britain captain Jonathan Phillips says it is important that the side stay focused with five matches remaining in this year’s World Championship in Slovakia.
Month: May 2019
Davies: GB in a positive frame of mind
Forward Ben Davies says the frame of mind is positive as Great Britain get ready for their third game at the World Championship in Slovakia.
After no game at the tournament today, GB return to action tomorrow when they face Denmark at 4:15pm (3:15pm UK) in the Steel Arena.
After no game at the tournament today, GB return to action tomorrow when they face Denmark at 4:15pm (3:15pm UK) in the Steel Arena.
Great Britain 0-8 Canada
Great Britain were beaten 8-0 by the world’s top seeds Canada in their second game at the World Championship in Slovakia.
Ben Bowns produced some world-class saves throughout the game, but Canada secured their first win of the tournament following their opening-day loss to Finland.
Ben Bowns produced some world-class saves throughout the game, but Canada secured their first win of the tournament following their opening-day loss to Finland.
Swindlehurst: Canada challenge is one we will relish
Great Britain defenceman Paul Swindlehurst says tonight’s mammoth challenge in facing the world’s number one seeds Canada is one that the team will relish.
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)