TOKYO, Japan – In light of the incredible human tragedy taking place on the island nation of Japan as a result of nature’s destructive forces, the Asia League Ice Hockey (ALIH) championship series couldn’t be more insignificant. The best-of-five series … Continue reading →

KORIYAMA, Japan – Members of the Tohoku Free Blades hockey team were getting ready to begin practice at the Bandai Atami Ice Arena on Friday afternoon when their session was cut short by the largest earthquake to hit Japan in … Continue reading →

HACHINOHE CITY, Japan – “Let’s go Furibureizu (Free Blades)” is the cheer rocking the stands at four rinks which serve as home ice for the Tohoku Free Blades, the newest member club of Asia League Ice Hockey. Based in the … Continue reading →

TOKYO, Japan – With just 11 days to go before the start of the 2010-11 season, Asia League Ice Hockey teams are wrapping up pre-season contests, determining final rosters and preparing for battle while continuing to recover from the effects … Continue reading →

ANYANG CITY, South Korea – When the Asia League Ice Hockey (ALIH) semi-finals got under way in March, much of the focus was on two arch rivals from Hokkaido, Japan – the Nippon Paper Cranes, who were defending their third championship title … Continue reading →