Announcement of New Team Management Structure

2026/4/1

Thank you for your continued support of the Coca-Cola Red Sparks Hockey Team. 

 

We are pleased to announce the new management structure for the 2026 season. 

 

Head Coach: Christopher Mark O'Reilly 
Assistant Coaches: Yasuhiro Nobui, Shoko Kanefuji 

 

 

We would like to share the following three messages from this year’s captains and vice-captain. 

 

 

Captain Kana Urata 

I will continue to serve as the captain this year. As team captain, I will approach this role with a sense of responsibility and resolve to lead the team in achieving four championships. I will never forget my gratitude to everyone who supports us, and I will strive to build a team loved by all, so we can share the best possible results with all of you. 
 
I hope you all look forward to seeing the Red Sparks and how we have evolved over the past year.  

 

Captain Akane Wada 

I have been appointed as Captain for this season. Our goal this year is to once again achieve a four-peat. This year the team is carrying the regret of falling just short of that goal last year, but we are united in our efforts to reach for the top. As captain, I will lead the team with responsibility and determination. We are thankful to everyone who supports us, and will achieve our best possible results this season.  
 
Stay tuned to see the Red Sparks growing day by day! 

 

Vice-Captain Shiho Kobayakawa 

I will continue to serve as vice-captain this year. Under the slogan "As One," the team will work hard to achieve the four crowns by acting for the sake of others and for the team.  
 
We look forward to your continued enthusiastic support once again this year in 2026!