Defenceman Dave Phillips wins his 75th cap this afternoon as Great Britain face Denmark in their third game at the World Championship in Kosice.
The Sheffield Steelers blueliner received his cap ahead of the game in the dressing from Ice Hockey UK general secretary Andy French and GB general manager Andy Buxton made a short speech.
It was a historic weekend for British hockey. For the first time in a quarter century, Team GB is in the top group of the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship. On Saturday night, they stayed with Germany almost right till the end, losing 3-1. Sunday night against Canada wasn’t quite as close, but they didn’t get embarrassed either, falling 8-0.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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)