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The IIHF European Cup of Nations kicks off today in Edinburgh as Great Britain host Poland, Slovenia and Ukraine at Murrayfield Ice Rink.
The four-team tournament runs until Saturday February 7 with two matches per day in the famous old Scottish barn.
Excitement is high for GB’s first return to Scotland. From the hustle and bustle of the Murrayfield Racers era to today’s capitals, Scottish rinks – and Murrayfield in particular – have provided GB with scorers, playmakers and even elite officials for generations.
Hosting the IIHF European Cup of Nations at Murrayfield brings that legacy into the present: the same end boards, the same noise, but a new generation preparing for the top division.
Individual day tickets – for two matches – cost just £20 for adults and £12 for concessions and children under 16. Tickets are possible be purchased here.
In the opening match of the tournament, Poland will play Slovenia (2 p.m.), after which Great Britain will play Ukraine in the evening match (face-off at 6.30 p.m.).
European Cup of Nations schedule
Thursday February 5
Poland vs Slovenia 2 p.m
Great Britain v Ukraine 6.30pm
Friday February 6
Ukraine vs Poland 2:00 PM
Great Britain v Slovenia 6.30pm
Saturday February 7
Slovenia v Ukraine 2 p.m
Great Britain v Poland 6.30pm
Britain v Ukraine – final meeting
GB and Ukraine met in Romania last year in the World Championship Division I Group A, with Pete Russell’s side recording a dramatic 4-3 victory.
Great Britain had been 2-0 up but had to come from 3-2 down to secure a 4-3 victory after a penalty shootout, as Ben Bowns saved all four Ukrainian penalties on the night he won his 82nd cap and equaled Stevie Lyle for the most appearances by a GB netminder.
Team news
Seven players will make their first appearance for GB at senior level tonight.
Defenders Jake Hayward, Rhodes Mitchell-King and Alex Rimko, along with forwards Ivan Björkly Nordström, Finley Bradon, Brynley Capps and Austin Mitchell-King, are all in the GB squad for this tournament.
Webcast
If you’re not in Edinburgh this weekend, you can catch the matches on an Ice Hockey UK TV webcast.
A Tournament Pass is available for all six matches for just £30, at a fantastic price of just £5 per game.
Supporters can also take advantage of discounted prices for daily webcast passes. The usual price for a GB webcast is £15 per game, but this has been reduced to £12 and includes both games in one day.
Click here to buy it webcast.
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