Haoxi Wang
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| Haoxi Wang | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
July 27, 2007 Beijing, China | ||
| Height | 6 ft 6 in (198 cm) | ||
| Weight | 209 lb (95 kg; 14 st 13 lb) | ||
| Position | Defenceman | ||
| Shoots | Left | ||
| OHL team Former teams |
Oshawa Generals King Rebellion | ||
| National team |
 China | ||
| NHL draft | Eligible 2025 | ||
| Playing career | 2011–present | ||
Haoxi Wang (Chinese: 王浩西; pinyin: Wang Haoxi; born July 27, 2007), also known as Simon Wang, is a Chinese ice hockey defenceman for the Oshawa Generals of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). Wang is expected to be drafted in the 2025 NHL entry draft as the third Chinese-born player, following Andong Song and Kevin He.
Playing career
[edit]Wang began skating at a young age in Beijing before moving to Canada at the age of 12 to further his hockey development.[1] He played in the Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL) for multiple teams, including the King Rebellion – a club owned by his mother Willa Wang.[2]
In December 2024, he transitioned to major junior hockey, joining the Oshawa Generals of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). He recorded two assists in 32 matches during the regular season and added three more assists during a 21-game playoff run that saw Oshawa reach the OHL finals.
Although he had previously committed to Boston University, Wang opted to remain in major junior hockey and is expected to return to Oshawa for the 2025–26 season.[3]
International play
[edit]Internationally, Wang has expressed strong interest in representing China, stating in a 2024 interview that he takes pride in his background and would be honored to play for the Chinese national team at any level.[4]
Career statistics
[edit]Regular season and playoffs
[edit]| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2022–23 | North York Rangers | OJHL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2023–24 | Brantford 99ers | OJHL | 28 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 22 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2024–25 | King Rebellion | OJHL | 38 | 4 | 18 | 22 | 73 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2024–25 | Oshawa Generals | OHL | 32 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 21 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | ||
| OHL totals | 32 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 21 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | ||||
Awards and honours
[edit]| Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| OHL | ||
| OHL Second All-Rookie Team | 2024–25 | [5] |
References
[edit]- ^ Wheeler, Scott (December 4, 2024). "Inside Haoxi Simon Wang's journey to the top of the 2025 NHL Draft from China". The Athletic. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
- ^ Morreale, Mike G. (November 15, 2024). "2025 NHL Draft notebook: Wang emerging as intriguing prospect". NHL. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
- ^ Kimelman, Adam (June 21, 2025). "Wang could be historic selection at 2025 NHL Draft". NHL. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
- ^ Boka, Tom (June 26, 2025). "China's Next Big Thing? All Eyes on Haoxi Wang at the 2025 NHL Draft". AsianIceHockey.com. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
- ^ "Simon Wang named 2nd Team All-Rookie". CHL. May 30, 2025. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
External links
[edit]- Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com