GB lose to favourites Switzerland at Worlds
Great Britain faced a tough match against Switzerland at the 2026 Ice Hockey World Championship, losing 4-1. Despite a goal from Josh Waller, Switzerland's Nino Niederreiter scored twice, leading to GB's fourth consecutive defeat. The team remains winless and will next compete against Finland.
- ▪Great Britain lost 4-1 to Switzerland in the Ice Hockey World Championship.
- ▪Nino Niederreiter scored two goals for Switzerland, while Josh Waller scored for GB.
- ▪This match marked Robert Lachowicz's 100th international game as captain.
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GB lose to favourites Switzerland at WorldsImage source, James AssinderImage caption, Great Britain have lost to Austria, the United States, Hungary and Switzerland at the 2026 Ice Hockey World ChampionshipPublished8 minutes agoGreat Britain were comfortably beaten 4-1 by tournament favourites Switzerland at the 2026 Ice Hockey World Championship.The hosts, who have six NHL players on their roster, scored through Nino Niederreiter, Nico Hischier and Simon Knak.Josh Waller pulled a goal back before Niederreiter grabbed his second to complete the scoring at Swiss Life Arena.Following a fourth defeat, Pete Russell's GB side remain winless and next face Finland on Friday at 19:20 BST.The match also marked Robert Lachowicz's 100th international game, with the 36-year-old captaining the side as…
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