“Maybe being the first Chinese player in the N.H.L. gave more of a chance for other Chinese boys that play hockey.”The Chinese-Canadian athlete, the son of Chinese immigrants, was a pioneer in his sport, becoming the first person of color to play in the National Hockey League. pic.twitter.com/5Cdvokt0ULThe hockey player was born in Vernon, British Columbia, in 1923, the year Canada passed the Chinese Immigration Act. The Chinese-Canadian player, however, was denied the job due to his heritage and was instead given work as a hotel bellhop. Kwong left the NHL at the end of the season but continued playing several successful years in the Quebec Senior Hockey League and later overseas.

Source: Huffington Post March 21, 2018 18:33 UTC