GB lose but avoid World Championship relegation

Great Britain won one of their five matches in Division I Group B at the Women's World Championship

Great Britain ended their Women's World Ice Hockey Championship campaign with a 4-3 shootout defeat by Slovenia but have avoided relegation.

The opening victory over Kazakhstan and results elsewhere meant Britain had already retained their Division I status for next season following Saturday's loss to hosts South Korea.

They ran Slovenia close in Suwon but Slovenia edged it in the shootout.

Great Britain had led 3-2 with goals from Lucy Beal, Katie Marsden and Aimee Headland.

But Slovenia equalised late in the final period as Katie Henry served a two-minute penalty for an illegal hit.

That sent the game to overtime but with no further goals, the match was decided by a shootout and Slovenia's Sara Confidenti settled it to give her side the extra point.

Great Britain Women's World Championship results

Great Britain 1-0 Kazakhstan - Goal: Katie Henry

Italy 2-0 Great Britain

Poland 2-1 Great Britain - Goal: Beth Hill

South Korea 3-2 Great Britain - Goals: Katie Marsden, Katherine Gale

Slovenia 4-3 Great Britain - Goals: Lucy Beal, Katie Marsden, Aimee Headland

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