Author: IHUK Press Release

Defenceman Ben O’Connor says Great Britain have the “confidence and belief” they can play at the top level of the World Championship.

Defenceman Mark Richardson believes Great Britain have been spurred on in recent seasons by the heartbreak they endured in back-to-back years when in the third tier of world ice hockey.

Great Britain forward Sam Duggan says the team’s character and desire will be huge during their World Championship Group A campaign in Latvia.

Netminder Ben Bowns says Great Britain are proud of their performance against Slovakia in the World Championship this afternoon, but left the ice frustrated by the 2-1 defeat in the Olympic Sports Centre.

Great Britain defenceman Dallas Ehrhardt says the team are still very focused as they get ready to play their second game at the World Championship in Latvia in under 24 hours.

Great Britain forward Robert Dowd believes the team can keep building throughout the World Championship in Latvia.

GB opened their Group A campaign this afternoon with a 7-1 defeat by Russia, who are ranked second in the world.

There’s a quick return to action with a second game in as many days as they face Slovakia tomorrow.

Netminder Ben Bowns was presented with his 50th cap ahead of Great Britain’s match with Russia in the World Championship Group A opener at the Olympic Sports Centre in Latvia.
Great Britain equipment manager Jason Ellery – know across the ice hockey world as Taff – was presented with his 150th cap.
There were also special debut caps for David Clements, Lewis Hook and Josh Tetlow who were all named on the 22-man roster.

Ahead of Great Britain’s World Championship opener against Russia this afternoon, forward Jonathan Phillips says the team’s aim is to show the hockey world they belong in the top group.

It’s GB second successive campaign at the top level after avoiding relegation in the final game in Slovakia in 2019, coming from 3-0 down to beat France 4-3 in overtime.