GB Futures head coach Euan King says that the players will do as much experience as being part of the Four Nations Tournament Under-16 gentlemen in Tallinn this weekend.
GB was beaten 8-0 on Thursday by HS Riga and will now pay their attention to the Tomorrow game with Hungary.
They complete the four-team tournament with a match-up against hosts Estonia on Saturday.
King said: “Latvia is top hockey and their men’s team are in 10th place in the world, so this would always be a tough test.
“Some of these Riga players are on their way for playing for the Latvian national team that is now competing for the world championship year after year.
“We have made some mistakes, but of course that happens at this age. I was impressed by the way the boys held up, but we know why we are here and what we want to do with these children.
“We want to show them the details that are needed to play at an international level and to develop those skills as we go through this process.
“I think the experience of playing at an international tournament is enormous for our young people and they will really benefit from it.”
GB Futures Results and schedule
Thursday, August 28: GB Futures 0-8 HS Riga
Friday, August 29, 2:30 PM (12:30 BST): Hungary V GB Futures
Saturday, August 30, 2:30 PM (12:30 BST): GB Futures V Estland
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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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