The Senior Irish National Team have arrived safely in Zagreb, Croatia for the 2011 IIHF World Championship Division II Group B where they will face off against Bulgaria, China, Iceland, Romania and host Croatia.
Spirits are high in the camp at the moment as the Boys in Green prepare for their first game tomorrow (Sunday 10th April 2011) when they will face off against Bulgaria in the teams first of five games that they will play during what will be a tough long week for the Irish outfit. Ireland have a great chance of winning this game
The team is expected to play a friendly game against the U20 Croatia National Team as a warm up game in Zagreb today and usual morning training sessions have taken place.
IIHA.org will keep you posted with the latest news from the camp.
Ireland face off against Bulgaria at 3.30pm Irish time. Follow the live scores and statistics at http://www.iihf.com/channels1011/wm-iib/statistics.html
Everyone at the IIHA wishes the team the best of luck ahead of the tournament.
COME ON THE BOYS IN GREEN!!!