Ukraine lost to Great Britain in the opening match of the 2025 World Cup in hockey.

The Ukrainian ice hockey team started its performance at the 2025 World Championship with a loss in the shootout to Great Britain. The 'blue-yellow' team returned to Division IA after winning in Group IB the previous year, while the British dropped from the elite division. This was the first meeting between the Ukraine and Great Britain teams at World Championships since 2016. Match Overview:Ukraine created several dangerous moments, but the first goal was scored by the British. In the second period, the Ukrainians managed to equalize the score, but the British took the lead again. Overtime did not produce a winner, and in the shootout, Great Britain claimed victory. Match Result:2025 World Cup. Division IA. Round 1.Ukraine - Great Britain - 3:4 (0:1, 2:1, 1:1, 0:0 OT, 0:1 SO). Tournament Situation:The loss brought Ukraine one point and third place in the IA group standings. Italy is in the lead. Tournament Standings:- Italy - 3 points (1 match), goal difference 4:1- Great Britain - 2 points (1 match), 4:3- Ukraine - 1 point (1 match), 3:4- Poland - 0 points (0 matches), 0:0- Romania - 0 points (0 matches), 0:0- Japan - 0 points (1 match), 1:4 The next match for the Ukrainian team will be against Italy on Monday, April 28. The Ukrainian youth team finished its performance at the World Championship in Division 1A with a victory over Kazakhstan, bringing the team its second consecutive silver at this level.