Ice Hockey World Championships

Recurring international ice hockey tournament for men's national teams

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The Ice Hockey World Championships are an annual international men's ice hockey tournament organized by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). First officially held at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The IIHF was created in 1908 while the European Championships, the precursor to the World Championships, were first held in 1910. The tournament held at the 1920 Summer Olympics is recognized as the first Ice Hockey World Championship. From 1920 to 1968, the Olympic hockey tournament was also considered the World Championship for that year.

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GB break winless run with Austria victory Great Britain have ended their losing streak at the Ice Hockey World Championship by winning their final group A game 4-2 victory over Austria. BBC Sport - Published on May 21, 2024
GB relegated after sixth straight defeat at Worlds Great Britain are demoted from the top division of the Ice Hockey World Championship following a 5-2 loss against Norway. BBC Sport - Published on May 20, 2024
GB remain bottom after Czech defeat at Worlds Winless Great Britain remain bottom of Group A at the Ice Hockey World Championship after losing 4-1 to the Czech Republic in Prague. BBC Sport - Published on May 18, 2024

GB suffer heavy defeat by Finland at Worlds Great Britain fall to an 8-0 defeat against second seeds Finland at the Ice Hockey World Championships in the Czech Republic. BBC Sport - Published on May 12, 2024
Canada beat GB in World Championship opener Great Britain suffer a 4-2 defeat by Canada in their opening game of the Ice Hockey World Championship in the Czech Republic. BBC Sport - Published on May 11, 2024