Announcement of Taiga Abe's Departure

H.C. Tochigi Nikko Ice Bucks (operating company: Tochigi Nikko Ice Bucks Co., Ltd., Nikko City, Senior Director: Sergio Echigo, hereinafter Nikko Ice Bucks) would like to announce that player Taiga Abe has decided to leave the team due to the expiration of his contract. ■ Taiga Abe Position: FW Jersey number: 86 Date of birth: September 2, 2000 Height/Weight: 176cm, 73kg Hockey career: Komazawa Tomakomai High School → Toyo University → H.C. Tochigi Nikko Ice Bucks (2022-2025) I have decided to leave Tochigi Nikko Ice Bucks. I am truly proud to have fought as a member of this team for three seasons. I cannot express how much strength I gained from the fans who always cheered me on, through both happy and difficult times. The cheers I heard every time I stood on the rink, the warm words I received at the venue and on social media, all of it supported me. I am truly filled with gratitude. With the experiences and encounters I gained here, and the support I received from everyone, I will continue to move forward in my own way. Thank you very much for three seasons. *A greeting will be given at the fan appreciation day held at Nikko Kirifuri Ice Arena on Saturday, April 11, 2026.