GB Futures head coach Euan King says that the coaching staff is really impressed by the dedication that the players have shown in the four countries of this weekend among the 16 gentlemen in Tallinn.
The four-team tournament ended on Saturday with Estonia who defeated GB to secure the gold medal.
King said: “We fought hard on all the game, but special teams were the difference.
“It is a real, really good learning experience for them to understand what international competition looks like.
“It has shown them what to do to continue and represent the national team in the future.
“The coaching staff is really impressed by the dedication they shown during this process.
“The goal is of course to see these guys progress and one day to wear the GB sweater at a world championship.”
Four countries in Tallinn: GB Futures -Results
Thursday, August 28: GB Futures 0-8 HS Riga
Friday, August 29: Hungary 2-3 GB Futures
Saturday, August 30: GB Futures 1-7 Estonia
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The team for the trip was selected after a two -day national development camp that brought 54 of the best players under the age of 16 from all over the home.
The GB Futures program is a new cooperation initiative between Ihuk, Eih and SIH, designed to coordinate and strengthen the National Development Route.
It connects talent identification and coaching networks in the United Kingdom, while it offers young athletes the opportunity to represent Great -Britain and to develop in the direction of Formal IIHF competition.
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