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BBC Sport would like to see it happen ... Will GB ice hockey reach first Winter Olympics since 1948?

They face hosts Denmark, Norway and Japan in the final qualifying event in Aalborg between 29 August and 1 September, with the winner sealing a place at the 2026 Winter Games in Milan.

GB won all three of their matches - against China, Serbia and Romania - in the initial qualifying series in February, but will have to overcome higher-ranked opponents to reach the Games.

Great Britain are currently ranked 17th in the world, whereas Denmark - who reached the quarter-finals at the 2022 Winter Olympics - are 11th and Norway 12th. Japan are 24th. ...

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BBC Sport would like to see it happen ... Will GB ice hockey reach first Winter Olympics since 1948?

If Jackson Whistle summons the strength of Dryden, Parent, Roy and Brodeur. Combined.

 

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Short-lived enthusiasm @ BBC.com ... Defeat ends GB's Winter Olympics ice hockey hopes

 

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Short-lived enthusiasm @ BBC.com ... Defeat ends GB's Winter Olympics ice hockey hopes

well that did not take long