Army ice hockey star in contention for World Championships after selection for GB squad

Army soldier Signaller Jess Sprules has been named in the Great Britain ice hockey team for the Four Nations tournament.

The announcement also revealed that Sig Sprules is in contention for the World Championships as she was also named in the provisional squad which will be reduced before the tournament.

The Four Nations tournament, against Denmark, Italy and Poland, will be a key chance for the player to nail down a spot in GB's World Championships squad in March.

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Sig Sprules played a key part of the British Army Blades Inter Services title triumph last year and has previous experience with the GB team.

She represented the national team at under-18s level before making her senior debut against Kingston U20s last year.