[oldschoolcalgary]

Originally Posted by midniteowl

The Islanders drafted a Chinese born player named Andong Song (宋安东) in the 2015 draft, if this kid can developed into playing in the NH, they might have an easier chance selling the game in China.

https://www.nhl.com/news/first-chine...nders/c-772672

interesting... did not know that.

but definitely helps to 'have one of your own' playing as one of the top players to bump ratings.

i am sure that this was the case when Villenueve was F1 champion for example, i know i tuned in more to watch F1 than previously... it will be the same with Alphonso Davies if he becomes a star with Bayern