Oikawa transfers to Spanish hockey club

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Iwate native Shiori Oikawa, a former member of the Japan women's national hockey team, will play for a Spanish club starting in September. Oikawa, a pioneering professional women's hockey player in Japan, has transferred to Spain's U.D. Tabliente. The move includes coaching young players, a factor in her decision. She aims to grow as a player and contribute to Japanese hockey. Oikawa hopes her challenge inspires future national team hopefuls from Iwate.


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