Stars Kobe’s first win gave Kansai its first taste of pro hockey joy. Now comes the harder task: growing a fan base, fixing access issues and proving the novelty can last in a market ruled by baseball. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/01/28/more-sports/kansai-first-pro-hockey-team/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #starskobe #alih #icehockey