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San Jose Sharks Make History with Simon Wang Draft

6/29/2025

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In a historic moment for hockey, the San Jose Sharks have chosen Simon Wang as the 33rd pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, marking him as the highest-drafted Chinese player ever. Standing tall at 6-foot-6, Wang dazzled with 22 points in 38 games for the OHL's Oshawa Generals and is set to join Boston University in 2026-27 after moving from Beijing to Canada at just 12 years old.

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In a historic moment for hockey, the San Jose Sharks have chosen Simon Wang as the 33rd pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, marking him as the highest-drafted Chinese player ever. Standing tall at 6-foot-6, Wang dazzled with 22 points in 38 games for the OHL's Oshawa Generals and is set to join Boston University in 2026-27 after moving from Beijing to Canada at just 12 years old.