1971 British Championship

The 1971 British Championship was the eighth edition of the British Championship, and the sixth under the namesake of the Icy Smith Cup. It was won by the Murrayfield Racers.

Tournament

Quarterfinals

• Durham Wasps 10 - Paisley Mohawks 3
• Murrayfield Racers 12 - Glasgow Dynamos 6
• Whitley Warriors 10 - Fife Flyers 6
• Ayr Bruins 9 - Dundee Rockets 2

Semifinals

• Murrayfield Racers 8 - Whitley Warriors 8

Replay

• Murrayfield Racers 7 - Whitley Warriors 3
• Durham Wasps - Ayr Bruins

Final

Two games total goals.

Murrayfield Racers defeated Durham Wasps by a combined score of 21-8 over two games (13-4 on 4/25 and 8-4 on 5/2).

Other games

There were five friendly matches played between Northern and Southern teams.

• 10/?: Ayr - Altrincham 23:0
• 11/7: Blackpool - Durham 3:2
• 11/21: Blackpool - Dundee 5:3
• 1/24: Dundee - Southern League Selection 17:5
• 1/30: Blackpool - Dundee 9:3

Sources

• Ice Hockey Herald Annual 1970/71