Episode 8

S1E8: The AHL Playoffs, Men's Para Hockey Worlds, Mike Wong, & Growing the Game — with Chi-Yin Tse

In today's episode, we recap the 2025 Men's Para Ice Hockey World Championship, follow up with a few of our Asian players in the AHL Calder Cup Playoffs, and take a look at the life and career of Mike Wong, the first player of Chinese descent drafted to the NHL.

We also spend some time chatting with Chi-Yin Tse, Coach and GM of the Tulsa Oilers JHC. You can follow Chi on Instagram @ctsehockey.

Check out his organization, the Tulsa Oilers at tulsaoilers.com.

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Don't forget to sign the petition to induct Larry Kwong into the Hockey Hall of Fame! Visit change.org/p/induct-larry-kwong-into-the-hockey-hall-of-fame-itslarrysturn to sign.

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Asians in Hockey is produced by Nate Nakao. Contributing producers are Chad Soon and Chris Woo. Original music by Scott Okamoto. Follow us on Instagram at @asiansinhockey, Threads at @asiansinhockey, Facebook at fb.com/asiansinhockey, and on Bluesky at @asiansinhockey.com. Email us at asiansinhockey@gmail.com.

Asians in Hockey is part of the Potluck Podcast Collective. Visit podcastpotluck.com for more.

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Nate Nakao

Nate is digital media specialist who produces content for a large public law school. He's a former beer-league player and youth hockey coach who's passionate about seeing the sport he loves become a more inclusive and welcoming environment.