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GB women chasing historic Olympic ice hockey qualification

BBC Sport Wednesday, 11 December 2024
Great Britain's women's ice hockey team start their push to reach a first Winter Olympics at a qualifying event in Sheffield this week. BBC Sport looks at the individual stories behind their bid.
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