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They’ll be aiming to rediscover the energy and execution that electrified Flat Hachinohe in Saturday’s opener while putting this tough loss swiftly behind them.

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Ice Bucks Bounce Back, Blank Free Blades 4–0 to Split the Weekend Series

Less than 24 hours after Tohoku’s emphatic 6–3 home opening win, the script flipped sharply at Flat Hachinohe as the Ice Bucks responded with a clinical 4–0 victory over the Free Blades on Sunday afternoon.

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The Free Blades will now turn their attention to their next two tough upcoming games against the back to back champs Anyang Halla in 2 weeks time as it doesn’t get any easier with the Korean coming into Hachinohe.

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The night also brought a milestone for newcomer Maito Omuku, who netted his first goals since joining the team with two empty net strikes to round out the scoring.

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The Tohoku Free Blades opened their home schedule in spectacular fashion on Saturday afternoon, defeating the Nikko Ice Bucks 6–3 in front of an energized crowd at Flat Hachinohe (Continued)

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Just 80 seconds into the period, Kotaro Tsutsumi scored his first professional goal, Igari and Boivin picked up assists, continuing their productive nights. Only a minute later, Shigeki Hitosato provided the insurance marker by making it to 4–2, assisted by Kotraro Takebe.

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The win marks a turning point for the Free Blades, who not only earned their first home victory of the season but also saw key contributions from emerging young talent. Between Tsutsumi’s first career Asia League goal and Omuku’s first since joining the club.

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Next up, the two teams will meet again tomorrow at Flat Hachinohe. After tonight’s statement win, the Free Blades will look to channel the same energy and momentum as they look to continue the momentum.