Ishida inks deal with Bison

Bloomington, Ill. – The Bloomington Bison announced that the team has signed defenseman Riku Ishida to a contract for the 2025-26 season.

Ishida tallied 31 points (5g-26a) in 36 games last season in the Alps Hockey League. He led his team in assists and led the team’s defensemen in points. Ishida also competed in two games in the Italian Hockey League posting three assists.

The Hokkaido, Japan native has competed internationally for the Japan Men’s Ice Hockey National Team. The 25-year-old has medaled two times at the Division 1 (B) World Championships in 2021-22 (Silver) and 2022-23 (Gold). In addition, Ishida collected the Silver Medal at the Asia Championships last season.