KEENE, N.H. – The Great Britain Women's National team kicks off their 2026 European Cup of Nations tournament today in Sosnowiec, Poland, and the Keene State College women's ice hockey team is represented on the international stage as Ellie Patrick was selected as a member of the Team GB National Team.
 
Patrick, a junior forward from Belfast, Northern Ireland, was one of 23 selected to the Great Britain national team a month ago to represent Team GB in the four-team tournament, facing off against hosts Poland, along with Slovenia and Spain at the Arcelor Mittal Park sports complex. Partick, a one of the first alternate captains for the Owls in program history in the team's inaugural season in 2024-2025, has repeated as an alternate captain last season, helping lead the Owls to the playoffs in the Little East Conference's inaugural season, and has once again been named an alternate captain heading into the Owls' 2026-2027 season.
 
Great Britain kicks off the tournament on Thursday, October 15, at 3:00 PM local time (9:00 AM EST) against host Poland before taking on Spain on Friday, October 16, at 3:00 PM local time (9:00 AM EST), and Slovenia on Saturday, October 17, at 1:00 PM local time (7:00 AM EST).
 
"We couldn't be more proud of Ellie and her selection to represent Great Britain's National Team. Earning the opportunity to wear your country's jersey is an incredible honor, and it is something she has earned through her continued growth as a player," said Owls' head coach Rob Morgan. "To have one of our Owls competing on the international stage is a special moment for Ellie, her family, and our entire program. We're excited to watch her represent Great Britain and Keene State with tremendous pride."
 
Patrick has tallied 31 points for the Owls over the program's first two seasons, recording 15 goals and 16 assists, while also leading the team in blocked shots, recording 13 shots blocked. Patrick and the Owls kick off their third season for the 2026-2027 season at home against Albertus Magnus College on Friday, October 30, at 3:00 PM.