US EditionKluge scores goal, adds 3 assists in Germany's 5-2 win over Japan in Olympic women's hockey
Laura Kluge contributed one goal and three assists while Nicola Hadraschek scored twice to help Germany rebound from an earlier loss with a 5-2 victory over Japan.
- At the Milan Cortina Games on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, Germany's women's ice hockey team defeated Japan 5-2, leaving their tournament record at 1-1.
- By the 10:30 mark of the second period, Germany had built a 5-0 lead, fueled by Laura Kluge's goal and three assists and Nicola Hadraschek's two goals and an assist.
- Germany's goaltending shifted when Miyuu Masuhara allowed three goals on 12 shots and was pulled; Riko Kawaguchi stopped 15 of 17 shots in relief.
- High-Profile attendees included German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, with the U.S. set to play Finland later, as the tournament's profile remains prominent.
- With other matchups reshuffled, group standings remained in flux as Sweden faced Italy and Finland's game vs Canada was postponed to Feb. 12.
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MILAN, Feb 7 - Germany secured their first win of the women's Olympic ice hockey tournament, beating Japan 5-2 on Saturday, hosts Italy lost 6-1 to Sweden while defending champions Canada prepared for their delayed Milano Cortina opener against Switzerland. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Kluge scores goal, adds 3 assists in Germany's 5-2 win over Japan in Olympic women's hockey
Laura Kluge had a goal and three assists, Nicola Hadraschek scored twice and added an assist, and Germany defeated Japan 5-2 in the preliminary round of the women’s hockey tournament at the Milan Cortina Games.
Germany thumps Japan for first win
Germany scored three first-period goals and chased Japanese starting goalie Miyuu Masuhara en route to a 5-2 win on Saturday in Group B action. It's Germany's first win of the 2026 Olympic women's hockey tournament. Assistant captain Laura Kluge racked up a goal and three assists. Nicole Hadraschek stepped up with two goals and an assist, while captain Daria Gleissner and Emily Nix had a goal and an assist apiece for Germany. "It feels very go…
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