Kevin He made hockey history on Tuesday when the NHL's Winnipeg Jets signed him to a three-year entry-level contract, making He the first player born in China to sign with an NHL team. 🏒✨
Born in Beijing, the 18-year-old forward moved with his family to Montreal at the age of six, where he first experienced organized hockey. Currently playing in his third season with the Niagara IceDogs in the Ontario Hockey League, He has been a standout player this season, recording an impressive 43 points with 23 goals and 20 assists in just 29 games. He was also named team captain in October, showcasing his leadership on and off the ice. 🥅🏆
Kevin He's signing marks a significant milestone for Chinese-born athletes in the NHL. Previously, Song Andong was the first China-born player selected in the NHL when the New York Islanders drafted him in the sixth round of the 2015 NHL Draft, but Song never signed an entry-level contract.
