Chinese defenseman Haoxi Simon Wang is one step closer to global fame as WME Sports officially inks the 17-year-old for marketing and commercial representation. The Beijing-born skater is rated as one of the best ice hockey prospects in China and should be taken in the later first or early second round of the 2025 NHL Draft, to be held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
WME Sports to raise Haoxi Wang ‘s profile as 2025 NHL Draft approaches
Haoxi Wang, a standout talent emerging from China’s small but determined hockey scene, has been signed by WME Sports in a move that could shape the next phase of his young career. While most attention is on his draft status for the 2025 NHL Draft, WME’s focus will be to grow Haoxi Wang’s commercial appeal globally—especially across North America and China.Haoxi Wang’s signing marks a milestone, as he becomes the first Chinese ice hockey player to sign with WME’s expanding hockey division. The agency seeks to establish his presence far beyond the ice—into fashion, entertainment, and international media.
With a cross-continental support team behind him, Wang is likely to be a marketing trailblazer for Chinese hockey players. If he gets an NHL roster spot, he’d be the first Chinese-born player in the league—a cultural and athletic milestone. Though his playing deals may still be negotiated by another agency, WME signing an indication of an even greater goal: turning Wang into an across-sport face. Haoxi Wang first stepped onto North American ice in 2019, skating in the Greater Ontario Hockey League. Currently, left-wing Kevin He—currently suiting up for the Niagara IceDogs—is the top-drafted Chinese-born NHLer after he was drafted 109th overall by the Winnipeg Jets in the 2024 draft. Expected to break that record, Wang will be taking on a new legacy for pro hockey’s Chinese players.Also read: “ARE YOU INSANE?”: NHL fans blast Florida Panthers over outrageous Game 6 ticket pricesHaoxi Wang’s signing with WME Sports is more than an auspicious move for his professional future—it’s a watershed moment for Chinese representation in hockey. As the 2025 NHL Draft creeps around the corner, everyone will be watching this young Beijing defenseman. With skill and strategic support behind him, Wang is set not only to get drafted but also to become a face of hockey’s international future.
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