Announcement of Player Song Do-hyun's Departure
H.C. Tochigi Nikko Ice Bucks announced the departure of player Song Do-hyun due to the expiration of his contract. Song, a goalkeeper born on March 12, 2003, with jersey number 33, played for the team from 2023 to 2025. He expressed gratitude for the three years of support and apologized for not being able to play in games. He believes his experience in Japan helped him grow as both a player and a person, and despite an undecided future, he is confident his three years were not in vain. He is scheduled to give a greeting at the Fan Appreciation Day.
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- 📰 Published: April 7, 2026 at 21:02
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H.C. Tochigi Nikko Ice Bucks announced that player Song Do-hyun will be leaving the team due to the expiration of his contract.
■ Song Do-hyun
Position: GK
Jersey Number: 33
Date of Birth: March 12, 2003
Height/Weight: 181cm, 75kg
Hockey History: Kyunghee Middle School (Korea) → Kwangsung High School (Korea) → AIHCS HOCKEY KONG (Korea) → H.C. Tochigi Nikko Ice Bucks (2023-2025)
I received notification of my contract expiration at the end of this season. I am very grateful to everyone who supported me with so much love for three years. I apologize for not being able to respond with my play in games. I still vividly remember coming to Japan when I couldn't speak or do anything by myself. There were many difficult and lonely times, but I believe I grew as a player and as a person with the help of so many people. I spent three years diligently, dreaming of the day I could play in games, perform well, and lead the team to victory. I wanted to play more with this team that I love, and I wanted to stay longer. I couldn't become a future asset to this team, and my dream of winning with the support of the best fans in the league did not come true, but I believe I worked very hard for three years and have no regrets. Nothing has been decided about my future yet, but I believe these three years of effort, encounters, and experiences will not disappear. Even if I can no longer continue playing ice hockey, or if I continue my life as a professional player, I will work harder to become a person who can confidently say that these three years were not wasted. To everyone involved with Ice Bucks, everyone associated with Nikko, and everyone who supported me, thank you very much for these three years.
*Greetings will be given at the Fan Appreciation Day held at Nikko Kirifuri Ice Arena on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
FAQ
Why is player Song Do-hyun leaving the team?
Due to the expiration of his contract.
When did player Song Do-hyun belong to H.C. Tochigi Nikko Ice Bucks?
He belonged to the team from 2023 to 2025.