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Asians in Hockey

Asians in Hockey

By: Nate Nakao
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 A podcast celebrating the stories, accomplishments, experiences, and influence of Asians and AANHPI folks in the sport of hockey.All rights reserved. Hockey Social Sciences
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  • The Asians in Hockey 2025 Draft Preview

    The Asians in Hockey 2025 Draft Preview
    Jun 23 2025

    In this special draft preview episode, we take a look at several Asian hockey players looking to make their mark on major professional hockey leagues in North America.

    To preview the PWHL Draft, we chatted with Avery Jensen, the creator behind PWHL Source, a social media news account keeping track of PWHL league and team news. Be sure to follow Avery on Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube under the handle @PWHLSource.

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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.

    Pick up your #ItsLarrysTurn hoodie over at everythinghockey.com.

    Support the podcast directly by donating at coff.ee/asiansinhockey.

    Check out our recommended reading list at bookshop.org/shop/asiansinhockey. Any book purchased through this link supports the Asians in Hockey podcast without any additional cost to you.

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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 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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    17 mins
  • S1E10: SEASON FINALE! More Calder Cup Action, an Oilers Fan Report, Nick Suzuki, & PWHL Fandom — with Ava Wood

    S1E10: SEASON FINALE! More Calder Cup Action, an Oilers Fan Report, Nick Suzuki, & PWHL Fandom — with Ava Wood
    Jun 19 2025

    In today's episode, we recap the first three games of the AHL Calder Cup Finals, chat with Oilers fan Alanna Mah, learn about the career of the captain of the Montreal Canadiens, and chat with Ava Wood, a biracial PWHL content creator and superfan who has built a platform making women's hockey content on social media.

    You can find Ava on TikTok and Instagram under the handle @365_hockeygirl.

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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.

    Pick up your #ItsLarrysTurn hoodie over at everythinghockey.com.

    Support the podcast directly by donating at coff.ee/asiansinhockey.

    Check out our recommended reading list at bookshop.org/shop/asiansinhockey. Any book purchased through this link supports the Asians in Hockey podcast without any additional cost to you.

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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 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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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • S1E9: The Wakabayashi Brothers, The AHL Playoffs, & the IIHF Women’s Asia Cup — with Mari Horita

    S1E9: The Wakabayashi Brothers, The AHL Playoffs, & the IIHF Women’s Asia Cup — with Mari Horita
    Jun 12 2025
    In today's episode, we recap the 2025 IIHF Women's Asia Cup, follow up with a few of our Asian players in the AHL Calder Cup Playoffs, and take a look at the lives of the Wakabayashi brothers, two hockey legends who made names for themselves in Canada, the United States, and Japan.We also speak with Mari Horita, SVP of Social Impact & Civic Affairs for the Seattle Kraken. You can follow Mari on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/mari-horita-414572aRead up on what Mari is doing with the Seattle Kraken Community through Kraken Common Thread and learn more about the One Roof Foundation at onerooffoundation.org. Check out the "Our Stories Are Your Stories" video gallery compiling the stories of AANHPI folks in the face of anti-Asian hatred at ourstoriesareyourstories.com and watch the launch video here.--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.Pick up your #ItsLarrysTurn hoodie over at everythinghockey.com.Support the podcast directly by donating at coff.ee/asiansinhockey.Check out our recommended reading list at bookshop.org/shop/asiansinhockey. Any book purchased through this link supports the Asians in Hockey podcast without any additional cost to you.--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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    56 mins

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