ZURICH (AP) – Britain’s participation in the ice hockey world championship ended abruptly after a 6-0 defeat to Latvia on Sunday. This loss marked Britain’s sixth consecutive defeat in Group A. The defeat guarantees Britain’s relegation from the top division, as they failed to secure any points throughout the tournament, with one game remaining against Germany.
Britain’s Performance in the Championship
Returning to the top tier after a one-year absence, Britain struggled significantly, scoring only four goals while conceding 29 in their six matches. Currently, they trail Hungary by three points, having lost their direct encounter 5-0.
Italy’s Survival Chances
Meanwhile, Italy, another newcomer to the tournament, remains in contention for survival after securing their first point with a 3-2 loss to Denmark in a shootout. Italy is two points behind Slovenia in Group B and will face them on Monday.
Upcoming Matches
As the championship progresses, Group B leader Canada is scheduled to play against Slovakia later on Sunday, while Finland will compete against Austria in Group A.