![]() Akane Shiga made history scoring the first - and then the second - goal against the US in IIHF play in Japanese history. Coming in second in their group meant a semifinal face off against the US, which, despite losing, was a solid showing from the upstart team. They went 3-1 in group play, only losing to the Czech Republic (who went undefeated). ![]() ![]() Japan is coming into the tournament hot off their best finish at the World Championships, a 6th place. Currently they’re ranked 6th in the world. How they got hereįor the first time in Japan’s history, they automatically qualified for the tournament based on their IIHF rating. In 20, they won a spot through the qualification tournament. In 1998, the first Olympics to feature women’s hockey, they were the host nation. Japan’s gearing up for their fourth Olympics appearance.
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