San Jose Sharks prospect Haoxi (Simon) Wang is representing China in a major international tournament for the first time.<\/p>\n
The 6-foot-6 defenseman is playing in the World Championships, Division I Group B. China is competing against Estonia, Netherlands, Romania, South Korea, and Spain for the right to move up to the D1A World Championships, which is the level right below the World Championships.<\/p>\n
Wang, the Sharks\u2019 No. 33 pick in 2025, is a long-term project. The Chinese-born defenseman started playing Canadian junior hockey at just 14.<\/p>\n
Last season was his first full season in the OHL, where he put up six goals and 26 points in 57 games. Next season, the 18-year-old is slated to join Boston University.<\/p>\n
He scored a point in China\u2019s 7-4 tournament-opening loss to South Korea. China followed that up with an overtime win over Romania.<\/p>\n
Calgary Hitmen starting goalie Eric Tu, who\u2019s Draft-eligible next year, is also on Team China.<\/p>\n
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Finland is OUT<\/p>\n