Will Japan's top player, Akane Shiga, crack the PWHL? She's been discussed in the same breath as some of the world's top players, and the undrafted player has a shot with PWHL Ottawa.
Will Japan's top player, Akane Shiga, crack the PWHL? She's been discussed in the same breath as some of the world's top players, and the undrafted player has a shot with PWHL Ottawa.
Akane Shiga has been talked about among the top players in the world in recent years. But comparing the young Japanese star to other international players has been almost impossible given the poor competition in Japan, and Japan's inability to field a team that compete with the top nations. Women's hockey fans were excited to see her play this year with the Buffalo Beauts in the PHF, but instead, that first comparison will come during training camp for the PWHL's Ottawa club.
Will she make the team? Will she be a contributor in the world's top league?