Results
| Asia League | 03/23 06:00 | - |
Tohoku Free Blades
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East Hokkaido Cranes
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| Asia League | 03/17 06:00 | - |
East Hokkaido Cranes
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Red Eagles Hokkaido
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| Asia League | 03/16 06:00 | - |
East Hokkaido Cranes
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Red Eagles Hokkaido
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| Asia League | 03/10 06:00 | - |
Yokohama Grits
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East Hokkaido Cranes
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| Asia League | 03/09 06:00 | - |
Yokohama Grits
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East Hokkaido Cranes
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| Asia League | 03/03 06:00 | - |
Nikko Ice Bucks
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East Hokkaido Cranes
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| Asia League | 03/02 06:00 | - |
Nikko Ice Bucks
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East Hokkaido Cranes
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| Asia League | 02/25 06:00 | - |
East Hokkaido Cranes
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Yokohama Grits
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| Asia League | 02/24 06:00 | - |
East Hokkaido Cranes
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Yokohama Grits
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| Asia League | 02/18 06:00 | - |
Anyang Halla
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East Hokkaido Cranes
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| Asia League | 02/17 06:00 | - |
Anyang Halla
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East Hokkaido Cranes
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| Asia League | 01/21 06:00 | - |
Red Eagles Hokkaido
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East Hokkaido Cranes
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Wikipedia - East Hokkaido Cranes
The East Hokkaido Cranes (Japanese: ひがし北海道クレインズ Higashi Hokkaidō kureinzu) were a professional ice hockey team based in Kushiro, Japan. They played their home games at the Kushiro Ice Arena.
History
The East Hokkaido Cranes formed in April 2019, as a phoenix club following the demise of the Nippon Paper Cranes franchise. The Paper Cranes had previously existed for 70 years; however, their owners, Nippon Paper Industries, announced in December 2018 that the team would be put up for sale as a result of corporate streamlining and declining revenues. No buyer was found, and as a result the team folded.
The East Hokkaido Ice Hockey Club LLC, led by Tanaka Shigeki, announced that they had secured ¥125 million of founding, enabling the establishment of the new team. Asia League Ice Hockey chairman Sumio Kobayashi announced on 23 April 2019 that the new franchise would join the league, replacing the Paper Cranes, whilst retaining 15 players.
The Cranes played their first regular season game on 31 August 2019, losing 3–2 to the Nikkō Ice Bucks, with forward Taiga Irikura scoring the first goal in franchise history.
The East Hokkaido Cranes have a strong and dedicated fan base, known for their passionate support of the team. The team's home arena is the Kushiro Ice Arena, which has a seating capacity of 3,000 spectators.
The team's colors are blue, white, and red, and their logo features a stylized crane in flight. The team's mascot is also a crane, named "Kururu," who can often be seen entertaining fans during games.
The East Hokkaido Cranes have had a successful start to their ALIH career, finishing in second place in their inaugural season in 2015-2016. The team has continued to be a competitive force in the league, with a strong roster of talented players from Japan and around the world.
Overall, the East Hokkaido Cranes are a dynamic and exciting team to watch, with a passionate fan base and a commitment to excellence on the ice.