Simon Wang Makes History as Highest-Drafted Chinese Player in NHL

Sharks' Wang NHL's highest drafted born in China

Simon Wang was proud to become the highest-drafted player born in China when the San Jose Sharks selected him Saturday with the first pick of Round 2 of the NHL draft, and the 6-foot-5 defenseman is also confident he won't hold that distinction for long.

Simon Wang makes history at NHL draft

Simon Wang is still only 17 years old.

Simon Wang makes history as NHL's highest-drafted Chinese player

The San Jose Sharks chose the Simon Wang from the Ontario Hockey League's Oshawa Generals with the first pick of the NHL draft's second round, making the six-foot-six, 222-pound Wang the highest-selected Chinese player in the league at No. 33 overall.

Simon Wang goes 33rd overall to Sharks, making history as highest-drafted player born in China

Simon Wang became the highest-drafted player born in China when the San Jose Sharks selected him with the first pick of the second round of the NHL draft

Simon Wang makes history as highest-drafted Chinese player in NHL

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Simon Wang goes 33rd overall to Sharks, making history as highest-drafted player born in China

Simon Wang became the highest-drafted player born in China when the San Jose Sharks selected him with the first pick of the second round of the NHL draft on Saturday.