Nana Fujimoto
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| Nana Fujimoto | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Fujimoto in 2017 | |||
| Born |
3 March 1989 Sapporo, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.64 m (5 ft 5 in) | ||
| Weight | 56 kg (123 lb; 8 st 11 lb) | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| Catches | Left | ||
| Played for |
New York Riveters Vortex Sapporo | ||
| National team |
 Japan | ||
| Playing career | 2007–present | ||
Nana Fujimoto (藤本 那菜, Fujimoto Nana; born 3 March 1989 in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan) is a Japanese professional ice hockey goaltender who most recently played for Färjestad BK of the Damettan. A member of the Japanese national team, Fujimoto was previously a starting goaltender for the New York Riveters of the National Women's Hockey League (NWHL).[1]
Fujimoto participated at the 2015 IIHF Women's World Championship and was named best goalkeeper of the tournament.[2][3]
Fujimoto was signed by the New York Riveters of the National Women's Hockey League on 27 July 2015.[4] Fujimoto played as the starting goaltender for the franchise's first season and was selected as a starter for the 2016 All-Star Game.[5] Fujimoto did not return to the NWHL for the 2016/17 season due to her obligations towards the Japanese national team.[6]
Fujimoto competed at both the 2014 and the 2018 Winter Olympics.[7]
