Latvia Confirmed as Worlds Host
The IIHF Council has voted to confirm Riga, Latvia, as the sole host for the 2021 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship, following the decision to withdraw the tournament from Minsk, Belarus.
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IIHF Council Announces More Cancellations
The IIHF Council decided unanimously today to initiate another series of tournament cancellations for the 2020/21 season, following recommendations of the IIHF COVID-19 Expert Group.
Australia withdraws from Womens U18 Tournament in Dumfries.
Ice Hockey Australia has withdrawn two of its national teams that were entered to participate in the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship program during the upcoming months due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the travel ban of the Australian government.
New coaching team named for GB U16 Women
Nicci Wardell has been named as the new head coach of Great Britain Under-16 Women.
Wardell has worked for four years with the England programme, spending a year as coach of U14 boys and three years as coach of the U14 and U16 girls.
Wardell has worked for four years with the England programme, spending a year as coach of U14 boys and three years as coach of the U14 and U16 girls.
Former GB player Meyers appointed U20s assistant coach
Danny Meyers has been appointed as a new assistant coach for Great Britain Under-20s.
The former GB international, who made 59 appearances for this country, won a bronze medal with GB in 2009 and silver in 2011.
The former GB international, who made 59 appearances for this country, won a bronze medal with GB in 2009 and silver in 2011.
Hartmann and Brown named GB U18 assistant coaches
Richard Hartmann and Andy Brown have been named as the new assistant coaches for Great Britain Under-18s.
Hartmann moves from his role with GB U20s and Brown comes across from his position with GB U16s, as the duo link up with current head coach Sean Easton.
Hartmann moves from his role with GB U20s and Brown comes across from his position with GB U16s, as the duo link up with current head coach Sean Easton.
Coaching staff unveiled for Great Britain Under-18 Women
James Ashton has been named as the new head coach of Great Britain Under-18 Women.
Ashton comes across from his previous assistant coach role with GB Women and will be assisted by Essi Aittasalo and Darryl Morvan.
Ashton comes across from his previous assistant coach role with GB Women and will be assisted by Essi Aittasalo and Darryl Morvan.
GB Women to begin Olympic Qualifying campaign in Korea next year
Great Britain Women will travel to Korea next year to begin their bid to qualify for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.
As well as facing the hosts Korea, GB will come up against Slovenia and a qualifier from the previous round.
U18 Women’s World Championship tournament to be held in Dumfries
Ice Hockey UK and Dumfries and Galloway Council have won their bid to host the 2021 Under-18 Women’s World Championship in Scotland.
The Division II Group A tournament will be held at the Dumfries Ice Bowl from 19th to 22nd January 2021.
Virtual World Championships – Game 7
Here we go, it’s the final game of the GBSC Virtual World Championships and it’s GB facing France. Winner stays up in the top tier, loser goes down to Div 1A.
The presentation see’s Chris Ellis joined by the coaches and players to talk through the game and discuss what was going through their headsas they came from 3-0 down draw level at 3-3 and force overtime.
The presentation see’s Chris Ellis joined by the coaches and players to talk through the game and discuss what was going through their headsas they came from 3-0 down draw level at 3-3 and force overtime.