Great Britain have confirmed their team for the Women’s World Cup Division I Group B in Puigcerdà, Spain in April.
GB will take on Kazakhstan, Korea, Latvia, Netherlands and hosts Spain at the Polisportiu Arena from April 12 to 18.
Twenty-one of the players have World Cup experience and there is a first GB call-up for 19-year-old forward Margot Sire, while 17-year-old netminder Evelyn Brown is included in the senior team for the first time.
Evelyn Brown
Brown made thirteen appearances for GB Under-18s and was a standout player in the U18 Women’s World Championship Division I Group B in Katowice, Poland in January. The 17-year-old was named Netminder of the Tournament, including a 41-shot shutout against Spain. Brown currently plays in the US with the North American Hockey Academy.
Margot Sire
Sire is in her fourth season with the top women’s team Guildford Lightning. The 19-year-old is also an assistant captain for the Fire Bees in WNIHL 1. Sire spent the 2024-2025 season in North America, playing for Newark Ironbound alongside GB teammate Ellin Rees.
Head Coach Beth Hanrahan said: “Now that the World Cup team is ready, there is a real sense of anticipation around this group.
“We have a host of returning players who bring significant World Cup level experience, along with a number of new faces who will make an immediate impact within the squad.
“The mix of experienced leadership and fresh energy gives us tremendous confidence as we prepare to compete on the global stage.
“This group understands what it takes to succeed at this level and we are pleased to see them come together and represent Great Britain with pride.”
Reservations – Netminder: Emma Nichols. Defense: Kaitlyn Morrison, Chloe Needham-Potts, Amelia Williams. Forward: Nora Egri, Charlotte Harris, Ila Hobbins, Ellie Patrick.
GB scheme
Sunday April 12: Korea vs Great Britain 1:00 PM (12:00 BST)
Monday April 13: Great Britain vs Spain 8:00 PM (7:00 PM BST)
Wednesday April 15: Latvia – Great Britain 4:30 PM (3:30 PM BST)
Friday April 17: Great Britain – Netherlands 1:00 PM (12:00 BST)
Saturday April 18: Great Britain v Kazakhstan 4:30 PM (3:30 PM BST)
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