Sheffield Steelers young blade shows his promise with goal for Great Britain

Sheffield Steelers' 17-year-old prospect Kieran Brown scored for Great Britain Under 18s last night.
Kieran BrownKieran Brown
Kieran Brown

But his side were beaten 4-3 by Estonia U18s after penalty shots in their final warm-up game ahead of the World Championship Division II Group A in Tallinn.

Lewis English, Brown and Richard Krogh were GB's goalscorers as they held last year's silver-medallists to a 3-3 tie after overtime.

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GB U18s interim head coach and former Steeler, Tony Hand, said: "This was another impressive performance from the team.

"There were so many positives and these two games have shown we can compete at this tournament.

"We now have tomorrow's practise to fine-tune our preparations ahead of the opening game."

GB begin the tournament on Sunday when they face Estonia again, this time in competitive action, with an 8pm face-off (6pm UK time).

Liam Kirk - GB captain (centre) with his assistants Jordan Buesa and Ben SolderLiam Kirk - GB captain (centre) with his assistants Jordan Buesa and Ben Solder
Liam Kirk - GB captain (centre) with his assistants Jordan Buesa and Ben Solder
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Meanwhile, Cardiff Devils have one foot in the Play Off semi-finals after winning last night.

Third period goals from Joey Martin and Matt Pope ensured league winners Cardiff would take the advantage back to Wales,

RESULTS

Friday 30th March

Liam Kirk - GB captain (centre) with his assistants Jordan Buesa and Ben SolderLiam Kirk - GB captain (centre) with his assistants Jordan Buesa and Ben Solder
Liam Kirk - GB captain (centre) with his assistants Jordan Buesa and Ben Solder

Predictorbet Play-Offs 1/4 Finals 1st leg

Belfast Giants 4 Nottingham Panthers 3

Coventry Blaze 2 Cardiff Devils 4

FIXTURES

Saturday 31st March

Predictorbet Play-Offs 1/4 Finals 1st leg

Fife Flyers v Manchester Storm - 7.15pm

Sheffield Steelers v Guildford Flames - 7.00pm

Sunday 1st April

Predictorbet Play-Offs 1/4 Finals 2nd leg

Cardiff Devils (4) v Coventry Blaze (2) - 6.00pm

Guildford Flames v Sheffield Steelers - 6.00pm

Manchester Storm v Fife Flyers - 5.30pm

Nottingham Panthers (3) v Belfast Giants (4) - 7.00pm