Rei Halloran

is a Japanese-American ice hockey goaltender who represents the Japan women's national ice hockey team. She competed at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano–Cortina, making her Olympic debut during the women's ice hockey tournament and completing her appearance without conceding a goal.

She has played collegiate ice hockey in the United States and professionally in Europe.

Early life Halloran was born on March 22, 2001, in Tokyo, Japan. She spent the first twelve years of her life in Tokyo, Japan, and was raised in a bilingual household with a Japanese mother and an American father.

Due to limited opportunities for girls’ ice hockey in Japan at the time, she later moved to New England to pursue academic and athletic development.

Playing career

College Halloran played NCAA Division III women's ice hockey at Wesleyan University. Over her collegiate career, she appeared in 66 games, recorded 1,754 saves, and posted a .924 save percentage with a 2.20 goals-against average.

Professional After completing her collegiate career, Halloran continued playing professionally in Europe. During the 2025–26 season, she joined Järnbrotts HK in Sweden, as listed on Japan's official roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Career statistics

Regular season Season Team League GP W L T/OT GAA SV% GA SO 2021–22 Wesleyan University NCAA Division III 21 8 12 1 1.91 .931 41 3 2022–23 Wesleyan University NCAA Division III 24 9 14 1 2.58 .908 60 0 2023–24 Wesleyan University NCAA Division III 21 8 10 3 2.15 .930 44 0 2024–25 Vålerenga Bambusa-ligaen 19 7 7 0 2.08 .919 33 3 2025–26 Järnbrotts HK NDHL — — — — — — — —

International

Personal life Halloran has spoken in interviews about embracing an “underdog” role with the Japanese national team and balancing her Japanese and American cultural background while competing internationally.