Haoxi Wang

Haoxi Wang (; born July 27, 2007), also known as Simon Wang, is a Chinese ice hockey player who is a defenceman for the Niagara IceDogs of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). He was drafted 33rd overall by the San Jose Sharks in the 2025 NHL entry draft, making him the highest-ever drafted Chinese-born player.

Early life Wang was born in Beijing, China. He attended an international kindergarten, where he learned basic English and was given the name "Simon" by his teacher.

Wang started playing hockey when he was four years old, being introduced to the sport, itself minor in China by a friend who played. In the summer of 2015, when he was eight years old, China increased its investment in winter sports in preparation for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.

In February 2024, Wang played for the Chinese U-18 national team. In the 2025 NHL entry draft, he was selected 33rd overall by the San Jose Sharks. Wang was the third Chinese-born player selected in an NHL entry draft, following Andong Song (selected in 2015) and Kevin He (selected in 2024).

International play On April 29, 2026, Wang was selected to the China national team for the 2026 IIHF Division I B Championship. He was named the Best Defender of the tournament, finishing with two goals, two assists and a +4 in five games as China finished as the tournament runners-up.

Career statistics Regular season and playoffs

Awards and honours Award Year OHL OHL Second All-Rookie Team 2024–25