13 NIHL Players Selected For GB U20’s!

13 NIHL Players Selected For GB U20’s!
We’re thrilled to celebrate a fantastic group of NIHL players who have been selected to represent Team GB Ice Hockey U20’s in the Under 20’s World Championship Divison ll Group A in January.

Ben Clarke-Leach - Swindon Wildcats 

Jonas Bennett - Leeds Knights 

Noah Kaariainen- Hull Seahawks 

Emil Oskanen - Sheffield Steeldogs 

Jamie Smith - Swindon Wildcats 

Owen Bruton - Hull Seahawks 

Brynley Capps - Telford Tigers 

Kyle Carruth - Solway Sharks 

Josh Crawley - Hull Seahawks 

Dylan Lipsey - Swindon Wildcats 

Alex Rushby - Peterborough Phantoms

Daragh Spawforth - Leeds Knights 

Edgars Vengis - Leeds Knights 

Each of these players has shown incredible skill, determination, and commitment throughout the season, and this call-up is a well-deserved recognition of their hard work.

Best of luck to all the lads as they wear the GB jersey with pride, we’ll be cheering you on every step of the way! 

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