In her second Winter Olympics, former Syracuse Orange women’s hockey defender Akane Hosoyamada has emerged as key player for Japan’s national team. Japan finished first in Group B in the preliminary round and will face Finland later this week in the quarterfinal.
In the four group games, Akane scored one goal and added an assist while finishing a +1. Her goal came on the power play against China and was the first of her Olympic career.
POWER PLAY
Hosoyamada Akane scores her first goal to put Japan on the board.