Ice Hockey in the UK: A Breakout Future?
Brisa Buckridge
2025-04-29 19:17:33
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With more teams entering the league in the next few years the league is constantly expanding and as more talented players play in the league, the quality will only get better. Currently teams are made up in the majority of American and Canadian players who have played at a respectable level in the States meaning that the crowds are attracted to the quality of hockey on display. The league may be one of the ‘minor’ leagues in the world of ice hockey, but it has started to attract players who have formerly played in the NHL.
Richie Zboncak
2025-04-29 17:16:11
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That changed somewhat in 2018 when Team GB reached the pinnacle and were able to compete in the Ice Hockey World Championships. The U18 and U20 teams have both enjoyed success, with the U18 side gaining promotion to Group B on Division I in 2018. The female game is also growing steadily, with more than 889 players no registered in 2019, which was double the number of players in 2011. It will still be baby steps to reach the same level as the USA and Canada, but the early signs are promising for those fans that love ice hockey.
The sport’s leading division in the UK- EIHL, was picked up by FreeSports last season and all games are now televised for fans that want to watch. Local media are different from their national counterparts and do give their local sides the coverage that they deserve.
This will only encourage the sport to grow further and will entice fans of the NHL in the UK to look into British hockey as a potential way to see games. It could be a golden period for fans of British hockey, and that will only ensure that the sport is able to flourish.
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