Hand announces GB squad

[John]

Tony Hand has announced the team that will travel to Japan next month for the Olympic pre-qualifiers. GB will face Romania, Korea and hosts Japan in the four-team competition from 9th-11th November in Nikko.

http://the-inferno.co.uk/hand-announces-gb-squad

 

[ice pie]

Anyone know if this will be televised?

 

[Earnie]

If Tony Hand had seen BEN irritate Nottingham's NHLer on Sunday night Ben would be in the main squad and not a reserve. There are a few selected who are now a bit slow and heavy - the speed and skills of ben would be refreshing?

 

[James]

You have to question Longstaffs inclusion. He looked slow and heavy in the Elite and hasn't stood out when I've seen him in the ENL either.

 

[mazza03]

I am amazed that Ben is only a reserve he is far and away a better player than a few on the team.

 

[DevilDan]

Id swop lacho from the panthers for Ben myself.

 

[Sheincar]

However we have a game that weekend so personally I'd prefer Ben not to go but that's purely selfish. Perhaps TH can persuade Ben to pass the puck!!

 

[WelshHabsFan]

It would be amazing if they could qualify. Team GB in the Olympics would be better for attracting new fans than anything else I can think of. Think of the coverage the men's gold medal game got last time.

 

[wildthing74]

I agree with Sheila whilst I feel for likes of Ben and Batchy whilst they get overlooked it helps us but taking that out I am surprised both miss out again.
Not too many names there that don't pick themselves but I would think the guys that Ben would be better than are Garside and punchbag Hewitt but I guess when you play for the clubs they do that seems to earn you more stripes.

 

[firstlinecentre]

Congratulations Hilly on your selection!

Another strong start to the season....

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