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GB's Ashley Tait (right) in action against Poland (Pic Diane Davey)
GB's Ashley Tait (right) in action against Poland

Great Britain's senior men begin their quest to reach the 2010 Winter Olympics with a pre-qualification tournament in Poland (6-9 November).

BBC Coventry & Warwickshire are the media partner for the GB team and will be broadcasting live online commentary.

Britain is the lowest ranked of the nations in Sanok, and will face Japan and Romania as well as hosts Poland.

The winners will progress to a final qualification event in February 2009 for a place at the Vancouver Games.

Times may change

THURSDAY 6 NOVEMBER

GB 2-3 (so) Poland
Great Britain lost to the hosts on penalties.

FRIDAY 7 NOVEMBER

GB 1-2 Japan
Great Britain's second narrow defeat means they can not now qualify for the Winter Olympics.

SUNDAY 9 NOVEMBER

1325-1630 GMT: GB v Romania
BBC Coventry & Warwickshire's Geoff Foster is rink-side in Sanok for Great Britain's final match of the tournament. Face-off is at 1330 GMT.



see also
Defeat ends British Olympic hopes
07 Nov 08 |  Ice Hockey
Poland win dents GB Olympic hopes
06 Nov 08 |  Ice Hockey
Sport on BBC Coventry & Warwickshire
23 Jan 08 |  TV/Radio Schedule
British ice hockey results
13 Oct 05 |  Ice Hockey


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