Dowd: Experience from 2019 will be vital
Forward Robert Dowd believes the experience Great Britain gained from the 2019 World Championship in Slovakia will be vital in this year’s tournament
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Hook ‘super excited’ to represent GB at World Championship
Forward Lewis Hook says he is “super excited” to represent Great Britain at the World Championship in Latvia.
GB are based in the Group A venue of the Olympic Sports Centre for the tournament and they start against Russia on Saturday, before facing Slovakia, Denmark, Belarus, Sweden, Czech Republic and Switzerland.
GB are based in the Group A venue of the Olympic Sports Centre for the tournament and they start against Russia on Saturday, before facing Slovakia, Denmark, Belarus, Sweden, Czech Republic and Switzerland.
Brits Look To The Future
It’s been a difficult season for British hockey. While the country’s more prominent sports have been able to continue playing behind closed doors thanks to TV and sponsorship deals, the Elite League was unable to start. At lower levels, the enforced closure of indoor arenas for much of the past 12 months halted opportunities for individual on-ice practice. Several players sought opportunities in Europe, others were out of action until Britain’s domestic leagues were able to organise mini-tournaments funded by selling access to broadcast streams. These abbreviated competitions at least gave a chance for most players to get some game time in preparation for the trip to Latvia.
Keefe and Neilson to lead Great Britain at World Championship in Latvia
Great Britain will be led by co-coaches Adam Keefe and Corey Neilson at the World Championship in Latvia.
GB head coach Pete Russell will remain in the UK with his family after only returning from Germany a couple of days ago.
Russell led his DEL2 side Freiburg to the semi-final round of the playoffs, before losing in five games to Bietigheim-Bissingen.
GB head coach Pete Russell will remain in the UK with his family after only returning from Germany a couple of days ago.
Russell led his DEL2 side Freiburg to the semi-final round of the playoffs, before losing in five games to Bietigheim-Bissingen.
GB Under-16s appointment for Aldridge
Ryan Aldridge has been named as assistant coach of Great Britain Under-16s. The 42-year-old joins head coach Jamie Elson and fellow assistant Ian Turley on the U16s coaching staff.
Aldridge began his coaching career with Bracknell Bees before a couple of seasons in charge of Basingstoke Bison in the Elite League.
Aldridge began his coaching career with Bracknell Bees before a couple of seasons in charge of Basingstoke Bison in the Elite League.
Clancy appointed GB Women Head Coach
Mike Clancy has been appointed as the new Head Coach of Great Britain Women.
The 46-year-old moves up from his previous role as Assistant Coach after first joining the GB programme as Head Coach of the men’s under-16s in 2019.
Clancy has worked with England Under 16s/17s and U19s, as well as coaching The Midlands in the Conference programme.
The 46-year-old moves up from his previous role as Assistant Coach after first joining the GB programme as Head Coach of the men’s under-16s in 2019.
Clancy has worked with England Under 16s/17s and U19s, as well as coaching The Midlands in the Conference programme.
Richardson Replaces Mosey in GB World Championship Squad
Defenceman Mark Richardson has replaced Evan Mosey in the Great Britain squad for the World Championship in Latvia later this month.
Richardson has won 87 caps for his country since making his debut back in 2005, with the 34-year-old scoring six goals and contributing 17 assists for 23 points.
Swindlehurst call-up completes GB World Championship roster
Defenceman Paul Swindlehurst has been named in the Great Britain team for the World Championship next month.
The 27-year-old, who has recovered from injury and played in both of Coventry Blaze’s Elite Series playoff games this week, completes GB’s 28-man roster for the tournament in Riga.
The 27-year-old, who has recovered from injury and played in both of Coventry Blaze’s Elite Series playoff games this week, completes GB’s 28-man roster for the tournament in Riga.
Great Britain Name World Championship Squad
Great Britain Head Coach Peter Russell has named his team for next month’s World Championship in Latvia.
Countries can select a 28-player roster for this year’s tournament and Russell has announced an initial 27, with one player to be added in the coming days.
Former Olympian Clifton Wrottesley appointed as new chair of IHUK
Clifton Wrottesley has been appointed as a Director and the new Chair of Ice Hockey UK.
Following an open advert and competitive interview, Wrottesley will replace Richard Grieveson who announced he was standing down back in December.
Following an open advert and competitive interview, Wrottesley will replace Richard Grieveson who announced he was standing down back in December.