Yushiro Hirano's offseason isn't filled with lazy, idyllic days in the sun.
The Pittsburgh Penguins prospect is staying busy.
He laced up his skates for the Japan national team at the recent IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship in Estonia, where Japan won two of its five games. Hirano, who plays right wing, had two goals — a game-winning tally and a power-play goal — and an assist while amassing 18 penalty minutes.
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