British Women's Ice Hockey Friendship Tournament

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The British Women's Ice Hockey Friendship Tournament has been running for 16 consecutive years every June in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom at the Link Centre.

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The tournament is currently organised by English Becci Hargreves, Michael Armstrong and their team of helpers from Swindon.

Participating teams


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