Announcement of Contract Renewals for Players #29 Toshiyuki Ito, #34 Aito Iguchi, #48 Ryo Shimizu, #81 Kento Suzuki, and #88 Yuri Terao for the 2026-27 Season
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- Announcement of Contract Renewals for Players #29 Toshiyuki Ito, #34 Aito Iguchi, #48 Ryo Shimizu, #81 Kento Suzuki, and #88 Yuri Terao for the 2026-27 Season
- H.C. Tochigi Nikko Ice Bucks has announced contract renewals for five players (Toshiyuki Ito, Aito Iguchi, Ryo Shimizu, Kento Suzuki, Yuri Terao) for the 2026-27 season. All are forwards, demonstrating team continuity and enthusiasm for the new season.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 11, 2026
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H.C. Tochigi Nikko Ice Bucks has announced contract renewals for five players (Toshiyuki Ito, Aito Iguchi, Ryo Shimizu, Kento Suzuki, Yuri Terao) for the 2026-27 season. All are forwards, demonstrating team continuity and enthusiasm for the new season.
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- Announcement of Contract Renewals for Players #29 Toshiyuki Ito, #34 Aito Iguchi, #48 Ryo Shimizu, #81 Kento Suzuki, and #88 Yuri Terao for the 2026-27 Season (June 11, 2026), PR Times
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- PR Times
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- June 11, 2026
H.C. Tochigi Nikko Ice Bucks has announced contract renewals for five players (Toshiyuki Ito, Aito Iguchi, Ryo Shimizu, Kento Suzuki, Yuri Terao) for the 2026-27 season. All are forwards, demonstrating team continuity and enthusiasm for the new season.
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- 📰 Published: June 11, 2026 at 21:30
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■ Toshiyuki Ito
Number: 29
Position: FW
Date of Birth: August 10, 1999
Career: Hokkai High School → Hosei University → H.C. Tochigi Nikko Ice Bucks (2022-)
I am happy to be able to fight together with the fans who support us for the 2026-2027 season as well.
I will show you a more grown-up version of myself than last season. Thank you for your support this season as well!
■ Aito Iguchi
Number: 34
Position: FW
Date of Birth: August 16, 2003
Career: Saitama Sakae High School → Meiji University → H.C. Tochigi Nikko Ice Bucks (2026-)
I will be playing for the Ice Bucks in the 2026-2027 season.
This year, as a rookie, I will play with reckless abandon to deliver victories to the fans.
I will do my best! Thank you for your passionate support this year as well!
■ Ryo Shimizu
Number: 48
Position: FW
Date of Birth: July 7, 1998
Career: Shirakaba Gakuen High School → Toyo University → H.C. Tochigi Nikko Ice Bucks (2022-)
I have been contracted for the 2026-2027 season as well.
I am happy to be able to play in front of everyone again this year. Last season, the 100th anniversary milestone, did not yield satisfactory results, so this year I want to make a fresh start and definitely go for the title. Thank you for your passionate support.
■ Kento Suzuki
Number: 81
Position: FW
Date of Birth: December 9, 1994
Career: Hokkai High School → Chuo University → Nippon Paper Cranes → H.C. Tochigi Nikko Ice Bucks (2019-)
I have been contracted for the 2026-2027 season as well.
I want to win the championship with this team, for the fans, official partners, alumni, and everyone involved and who has been involved with the Ice Bucks. I want to share the joy together.
I will focus on each game in front of me, build up small things, and work hard so that we can smile at the end.
■ Yuri Terao
Number: 88
Position: FW
Date of Birth: April 29, 1995
Hockey Career: Komazawa University Tomakomai High School → H.C. Tochigi Nikko Ice Bucks → Waterloo Black Hawks (USHL) → H.C. Tochigi Nikko Ice Bucks → Utah Grizzlies (ECHL) → H.C. Tochigi Nikko Ice Bucks (2022-)
It's a new dawn after overcoming the 100th anniversary milestone. I am grateful to be able to build a new era starting from the 101st year. "Not winning a championship even once in 100 years" - you can't find such a charming team anywhere else.
I want to make this a season where we aim for victory with this charming team while steadily doing what needs to be done.
I am grateful to be able to spend precious time with everyone again this season, and I want to give it my all. Thank you for your support "together" this season as well.
FAQ
Are all the renewed players forwards?
Yes, all five announced players are forwards (FW).
When does Aito Iguchi join the Ice Bucks?
He is a rookie joining from the 2026-2027 season.
What is notable about Yuri Terao's career?
He has experience playing in overseas leagues such as the USHL and ECHL.