At the NHL Draft in Los Angeles, an 18-year-old Beijing-born defenseman is making history! Wang Haoxi, who also goes by Simon, was selected 33rd overall by the San Jose Sharks, becoming the highest-drafted Chinese player in NHL history.
Starting his ice hockey journey at the age of four, Wang has already shown incredible potential. His skills were on full display as he helped lead his native city to the youth group title at this year's Harbin Asian Winter Games.
Following his participation in the NHL rookie training camp in June, Wang shared his heartfelt hopes for the future: "I'm very thankful for all the support from China. I hope China's hockey development continues to improve and that more Chinese hockey players can be drafted to make history. I'll keep improving myself, work hard in my trainings, and play on the NHL ice as soon as possible."
Wang's achievement sets an inspiring example for young sports enthusiasts and aspiring athletes everywhere. His journey symbolizes passion, hard work, and the possibility of turning dreams into reality. 🚀🏒
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Wang Haoxi taken 33rd as highest-drafted Chinese player in NHL history
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