Japan defeated freshly marketed Norway 4-2 on the women’s ice hockey globe champion on Thursday in Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic.
Mei Miura had an goal and an support and Akane Hosoyamada, Rui Ukita, Riri Noro and Akane Shiga moreover racked up for Japan in a Group B online game.
Andrea Dalen and Marthe Brunvold had an goal every for Norway to notice its return to the main division after a 27-year lack.
At 1 p.m. ET, Canada opens its title safety versus Finland in Group A and Sweden encounters yet one more beginner Hungary in Group B.
The 12-day, 10-nation competitors stands for the final important worldwide tune-up previous to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.
