Wang became the third Chinese-born player to reach this achievement, following in the footsteps of Andong Song and Kevin He. (1) Sharks’ general manager Mike Grier and head coach Ryan Warsofsky view him as a promising long-term project. His player profile aligns well with the team’s development philosophy and fits into their broader vision for the future.
Haoxi Wang Selected by San Jose Sharks in the 2025 NHL Draft
Wang is a leading figure in a new wave of Chinese hockey players – a generation born from the government’s aggressive investment in player development tied to the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. He’s a modern defenseman with size (198 cm, 95 kg), excellent skating, and strong hockey sense. In the 2024–25 season, Wang played 32 regular season games and 21 playoff matches for the Oshawa Generals, helping lead them to the OHL finals.
Continuing in Oshawa Generals – For Now
Although officially committed to Boston University, Wang has opted to remain in major junior hockey for the 2025–26 season, continuing his development with Oshawa. In the future, he may still pivot to the NCAA route or stay in Canada en route to the AHL and NHL.
Proud to Represent China
In an interview with the OJHL’s YouTube channel (2), Wang made it clear he hopes to represent China internationally:
Simon Wang, China’s Face of the Fast-Rising “Asian Hornets” Era
As a product of both China’s ice hockey system and North American development, Wang is a textbook example of “Asian Hornets” – a new wave of Chinese hockey talent aiming not only for regional leagues like CIHL, but also for global impact.
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