Nikko Ice Bucks
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| Asia League | 03/24 05:00 | - |
Nikko Ice Bucks
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Yokohama Grits
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W | 7-5 | |
| Asia League | 03/23 05:00 | - |
Nikko Ice Bucks
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Yokohama Grits
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L | 1-8 | |
| Asia League | 03/17 07:00 | - |
Anyang Halla
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Nikko Ice Bucks
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L | 4-2 | |
| Asia League | 03/16 07:00 | - |
Anyang Halla
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Nikko Ice Bucks
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W | 1-3 | |
| Asia League | 03/10 06:00 | - |
[1] Red Eagles Hokkaido
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Nikko Ice Bucks
[4]
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L | 6-3 | |
| Asia League | 03/09 06:00 | - |
[1] Oji Eagles
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Nikko
[4]
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L | 6-3 | |
| Asia League | 03/03 06:00 | - |
Nikko Ice Bucks
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East Hokkaido Cranes
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- | CANC | |
| Asia League | 03/02 06:00 | - |
Nikko Ice Bucks
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East Hokkaido Cranes
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- | CANC | |
| Asia League | 02/25 05:00 | - |
Nikko Ice Bucks
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Anyang Halla
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W | 3-2 | |
| Asia League | 02/24 05:00 | - |
Nikko Ice Bucks
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Anyang Halla
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W | 6-4 | |
| Asia League | 02/18 05:00 | - |
Tohoku Free Blades
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Nikko Ice Bucks
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L | 5-2 | |
| Asia League | 02/17 08:00 | - |
Tohoku
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Nikko
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W | 4-6 |
Wikipedia - Nikkō Ice Bucks
The HC Nikkō Ice Bucks (ホッケークラブ日光アイスバックス, Hokkē Kurabu Nikkō Aisu Bakkusu) is an Asia League Ice Hockey team based in Nikkō, Tochigi, Japan.
Logo design: The word IceBucks in italicized English in black with white trim, with the words "NIKKO KOBE" in bold italics in orange trimmed with white
Mascot: An orange and white furred male deer wearing a hockey helmet.
History
The Nikkō area has a long history of ice hockey, with the Furukawa Electric semi-professional team (one of the oldest in Japan) having been established in 1925, and becoming a founding member of the Japanese Ice Hockey League in 1966. In 1999, however, the team was forced to disband due to financial difficulties.
A outflow of support from the city and local financing allowed the team to be recreated as a club team, supported locally. It was renamed the HC Nikkō IceBucks and joined the league in time for the next season's start. The team, despite fervent local support, was never one of the successes of the JIHL even when they were supported as Furukawa Electric, and had a rocky start as the HC Nikkō IceBucks, having to relaunch their business model in 2001. The team has consistently placed near or at the bottom of the league.
When the league expanded into the Asia League Ice Hockey, Nikkō was one of the teams that was part of the new league. In the summer of 2005, the team arranged to play a number of its home games in Kobe, Hyogo, and changed its name to the Nikkō Kobe IceBucks to reflect its new two-city home. In 2007–2008 season Kobe is no longer home and the name was reverted to the older HC Nikkō Ice Bucks.
On January 29, 2020, It was announce that five players would represent Japan in the 3rd round of qualifiers for the 2022 Beijing Olympics.
The Nikko Ice Bucks have a strong roster of talented players from Japan and around the world. The team is known for its fast-paced, aggressive style of play and its ability to score goals. The team's top players include forwards Yosuke Kon, Takuma Kawai, and Yuta Narisawa, as well as defensemen Darcy Campbell and Hiroki Ueno.
The Nikko Ice Bucks have had a successful history in the ALIH, winning the championship in the 2017-2018 season. The team has also made several appearances in the playoffs and has consistently been one of the top teams in the league.
Off the ice, the Nikko Ice Bucks are known for their strong community involvement and dedication to promoting the sport of ice hockey in Japan. The team regularly hosts youth clinics and events to encourage young players to get involved in the sport.
Overall, the Nikko Ice Bucks are a talented and dedicated team that is committed to excellence both on and off the ice. With a strong roster of players and a passionate fan base, the team is poised for continued success in the future.