Will Haoxi Wang Be the MISSING PIECE From China To The San Jose Sharks’ Defense?

Haoxi Wang’s journey from the rinks of China to becoming a top San Jose Sharks prospect is turning heads—could he blaze a trail for the next wave of Asian NHL talent? JD Young sits down with Haoxi Wang to reveal how family support, culture shock, and a fierce work ethic fueled his rapid rise, from minor hockey in Toronto to OHL playoff battles and a looming NCAA career with Boston University.

The conversation covers Wang’s on-ice inspirations, insights from facing elite prospects like Sam Dickinson and Beckett Sennecke, and the impact of evolving NHL development paths. Listeners get behind-the-scenes moments from the NHL Draft and Sharks development camp—including Joe Thornton’s signature—and learn why Haoxi Wang could become a crucial piece of San Jose’s future blue line. Where will his unique skill set and international background take him next?

Timestamps:
00:00 Haoxi Wang Joins
06:17 Hockey Bridged Cultural Adjustment
07:29 Wang’s Draft Journey
13:30 Sharks Development Camp
18:30 Benefit of Playing In OHL
22:20 Growing Confidence in Offensive Game
23:51 Chasing Playoffs in Final OHL Year
29:44 OHL vs. NCAA Development

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