Asian Hockey Players in the NHL (National Hockey League). Of course Asians can become excellent hockey players. Here’s a list of them — retired and current — who made it to the pinnacle of the sport, the National Hockey League (NHL). Want more Asian athletes in pro sports? Go check out our post on Asians in the NFL.

1. Mathew Dumba (part Filipino, part Caucasian, full Canadian). Plays defence. Drafted by the Minnesota Wild in the first round (7th overall pick) of the 2012 NFL Draft. Played for Canada in the Ice Hockey World Junior Championships (WJC). Recipient of the Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy (Rookie of the Year 2011-2012) from the Western Hockey League.
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