Great Britain's men and women will make history in February when they compete in the European Cup of Nations at Braehead Arena in Glasgow.

Never before have they both played on the same home ice in the same competition.

The European Cup of Nations started last year to feature more international games during the three international breaks per year, with teams competing in groups at different venues and a women's tournament added this season.

Twelve matches will be held from 11-14 February at Braehead, with the men facing Poland, Romania and Lithuania.

Great Britain travel to Poland for the first round of group games, which will also feature Italy and Ukraine from 5-7 November.

Meanwhile, the women's side will take on the Netherlands, Slovenia and Spain at Braehead.

GB finished second in their first group stage this month, beating Spain and Slovenia but losing to hosts and section winners Poland.

Ice Hockey UK chief executive Tim Bratton said: "Hosting the IIHF European Cup of Nations at Braehead Arena is a proud moment for British ice hockey.

"To have both our men's and women's national teams competing on home ice, together, for the first time in a competitive environment is genuinely historic."