Asians in Hockey

By Nate Nakao

A podcast celebrating the stories, accomplishments, experiences, and influence of Asians and AANHPI folks in the sport of hockey.... more

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June 05, 2025 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.
Pick up your #ItsLarrysTurn hoodie over at everythinghockey.com.
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 on Bluesky at @asiansinhockey.com. Email us at [email protected].
Asians in Hockey is part of the Potluck Podcast Collective. Visit podcastpotluck.com for more.
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Don't miss an all AAPI production of HENRY VI: A Trilogy in Two Parts at The Public in NYC
The National Asian American Theatre Company’s acclaimed production of HENRY VI: A TRILOGY IN TWO PARTS brings an all-AANHPI cast to The Public Theater for a decades-spanning saga of Joan of Arc, warring dukes, and the bloody birth of the War of the Roses. Adapted by Stephen Brown-Fried, this is Shakespeare like you've never experienced it.
Part 1: Foreign Wars opens with a king dead, an infant on the throne, and a country already coming apart at the seams. Part 2: Civil Strife picks up nearly 30 years later...and the bloodbath is yet to come. Simmering feuds explode into the War of the Roses, and nothing will ever be the same. Performances from June 9 through July 19!
Use code H6BC for $59 tickets!
Henry VI at The Public with an all AAPI cast
...more
50min
May 29, 2025 S1E7: The Last Asians in the NHL Playoffs, Miye D’Oench, & the Chin Brothers — with Debbie Jiang
In today's episode, we get an update on our Asian players competing in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, take a look at the career of Miye D'Oench, and chat with Debbie Jiang, who investigated and wrote about an amazing story in Asian Canadian hockey history called "From Head Tax to Hockey Heroes."
Read Debbie's piece about the Chin brothers at canadashistory.ca.
Be sure to check out the issue of Kayak magazine, "Beyond Gold Mountain," which Debbie served as guest editor for. You can download the issue here along with its companion educator's guide here.
Debbie is currently working on a photographic mass biography of Japanese Canadian Soldiers in World War I. If you would like to contribute, please reach out to Debbie at [email protected].
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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.
Check out our recommended reading list at bookshop.org/shop/asiansinhockey. Any book purchased through this link support 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. Follow us on Instagram at @asiansinhockey, Threads at @asiansinhockey, Facebook at fb.com/asiansinhockey, and on Bluesky at @asiansinhockey.com. Email us at [email protected].
Asians in Hockey is part of the Potluck Podcast Collective. Visit podcastpotluck.com for more.
Mentioned in this episode:
Don't miss an all AAPI production of HENRY VI: A Trilogy in Two Parts at The Public in NYC
The National Asian American Theatre Company’s acclaimed production of HENRY VI: A TRILOGY IN TWO PARTS brings an all-AANHPI cast to The Public Theater for a decades-spanning saga of Joan of Arc, warring dukes, and the bloody birth of the War of the Roses. Adapted by Stephen Brown-Fried, this is Shakespeare like you've never experienced it.
Part 1: Foreign Wars opens with a king dead, an infant on the throne, and a country already coming apart at the seams. Part 2: Civil Strife picks up nearly 30 years later...and the bloodbath is yet to come. Simmering feuds explode into the War of the Roses, and nothing will ever be the same. Performances from June 9 through July 19!
Use code H6BC for $59 tickets!
Henry VI at The Public with an all AAPI cast
...more
49min
May 21, 2025 S1E6: Manny Malhotra, NHL Playoffs Round 2 Roundup, and Para Ice Hockey — with Alanna Mah
In today's episode, we get an update on our Asian players competing in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, take a look at the life and career of Manny Malhotra, and chat with captain of the Canadian National Women's Para Ice Hockey Team, Alanna Mah.
Follow Alanna on Instagram @alannamah.
As mentioned in the player profile, check out this interview with Manny Malhotra from The Minority League podcast.
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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.
Check out our recommended reading list at bookshop.org/shop/asiansinhockey. Any book purchased through this link support 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. Follow us on Instagram at @asiansinhockey, Threads at @asiansinhockey, Facebook at fb.com/asiansinhockey, and on Bluesky at @asiansinhockey.com. Email us at [email protected].
Asians in Hockey is part of the Potluck Podcast Collective. Visit podcastpotluck.com for more.
Mentioned in this episode:
Don't miss an all AAPI production of HENRY VI: A Trilogy in Two Parts at The Public in NYC
The National Asian American Theatre Company’s acclaimed production of HENRY VI: A TRILOGY IN TWO PARTS brings an all-AANHPI cast to The Public Theater for a decades-spanning saga of Joan of Arc, warring dukes, and the bloody birth of the War of the Roses. Adapted by Stephen Brown-Fried, this is Shakespeare like you've never experienced it.
Part 1: Foreign Wars opens with a king dead, an infant on the throne, and a country already coming apart at the seams. Part 2: Civil Strife picks up nearly 30 years later...and the bloodbath is yet to come. Simmering feuds explode into the War of the Roses, and nothing will ever be the same. Performances from June 9 through July 19!
Use code H6BC for $59 tickets!
Henry VI at The Public with an all AAPI cast
...more
37min
May 13, 2025 S1E5: Jim Paek, Hockey Leagues Through History, & Heated Rivalry – with Rachel Reid
Today's episode covers some Asian hockey history; an overview of some hockey leagues throughout history—including a look at some of the recent developments in women's hockey; and a conversation with Rachel Reid, author of several hockey romance novels, including the series that gave us the Heated Rivalry television series, Game Changers .
You can find Rachel on Instagram @rachelreidwrites, and you can find all her novels on her website, rachelreidwrites.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.
Pick up your #ItsLarrysTurn hoodie over at everythinghockey.com.
Check out our recommended reading list at bookshop.org/shop/asiansinhockey. Any book purchased through this link support 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. Follow us on Instagram at @asiansinhockey, Threads at @asiansinhockey, Facebook at fb.com/asiansinhockey, and on Bluesky at @asiansinhockey.com. Email us at [email protected].
Asians in Hockey is part of the Potluck Podcast Collective. Visit podcastpotluck.com for more.
Mentioned in this episode:
Don't miss an all AAPI production of HENRY VI: A Trilogy in Two Parts at The Public in NYC
The National Asian American Theatre Company’s acclaimed production of HENRY VI: A TRILOGY IN TWO PARTS brings an all-AANHPI cast to The Public Theater for a decades-spanning saga of Joan of Arc, warring dukes, and the bloody birth of the War of the Roses. Adapted by Stephen Brown-Fried, this is Shakespeare like you've never experienced it.
Part 1: Foreign Wars opens with a king dead, an infant on the throne, and a country already coming apart at the seams. Part 2: Civil Strife picks up nearly 30 years later...and the bloodbath is yet to come. Simmering feuds explode into the War of the Roses, and nothing will ever be the same. Performances from June 9 through July 19!
Use code H6BC for $59 tickets!
Henry VI at The Public with an all AAPI cast
...more
46min
May 06, 2025 S1E4: Round 1 Roundup, Hockey Jargon, and Paul Kariya
In today's episode we catch up with our Asians in the playoffs!
I thought it might be helpful to provide a little bit of a glossary for hockey jargon, so in the second period, I read out definitions for some of the more unusual terms. What are some terms you want defined? Let me know on social media!
I also give a list of some of my favorite hockey movies and documentaries. What about you? What are your favorite hockey movies? Should I do some hockey movie reviews over the summer? Send me your thoughts at [email protected].
In the third period, we delve into the career of the legendary captain of the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim: Paul Tetsuhiko Kariya.
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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.
Check out our recommended reading list at bookshop.org/shop/asiansinhockey. Any book purchased through this link support 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. Follow us on Instagram at @asiansinhockey, Threads at @asiansinhockey, Facebook at fb.com/asiansinhockey, and on Bluesky at @asiansinhockey.com. Email us at [email protected].
Asians in Hockey is part of the Potluck Podcast Collective. Visit podcastpotluck.com for more.

Mentioned in this episode:
Don't miss an all AAPI production of HENRY VI: A Trilogy in Two Parts at The Public in NYC
The National Asian American Theatre Company’s acclaimed production of HENRY VI: A TRILOGY IN TWO PARTS brings an all-AANHPI cast to The Public Theater for a decades-spanning saga of Joan of Arc, warring dukes, and the bloody birth of the War of the Roses. Adapted by Stephen Brown-Fried, this is Shakespeare like you've never experienced it.
Part 1: Foreign Wars opens with a king dead, an infant on the throne, and a country already coming apart at the seams. Part 2: Civil Strife picks up nearly 30 years later...and the bloodbath is yet to come. Simmering feuds explode into the War of the Roses, and nothing will ever be the same. Performances from June 9 through July 19!
Use code H6BC for $59 tickets!
Henry VI at The Public with an all AAPI cast
...more
36min
April 29, 2025 S1E3: Taro Tsujimoto, Hockey 101, and Collecting our Hockey History with Chris Woo
Today's episode features three periods of hockey talk, as usual. This time, we spend the first period talking about the notorious Taro Tsujimoto, the Buffalo Sabres' 11th round draft pick in 1974.
In the second period, I thought it might be a good idea to learn about the game of hockey, so I spend some time going over the rules and a few of the terms related to the game. If you're already familiar with the game of hockey, feel free to skip ahead to the 22:15 mark for the start of the third period.
In the third period, I talk with Chris Woo, the man behind @asianhockeycardcollection on Instagram and the asianhockeycardcollection.com website. We talk about some interesting Asian hockey card trivia as well as the importance of documenting our history in items such as hockey cards.
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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.
Check out our recommended reading list at bookshop.org/shop/asiansinhockey. Any book purchased through this link support the Asians in Hockey podcast without any additional cost to you.
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Asians in Hockey is produced by Nate Nakao. Follow us on Instagram at @asiansinhockey and on Bluesky at @asiansinhockey.com. Email us at [email protected].
Asians in Hockey is part of the Potluck Podcast Collective. Visit podcastpotluck.com for more.
Mentioned in this episode:
Don't miss an all AAPI production of HENRY VI: A Trilogy in Two Parts at The Public in NYC
The National Asian American Theatre Company’s acclaimed production of HENRY VI: A TRILOGY IN TWO PARTS brings an all-AANHPI cast to The Public Theater for a decades-spanning saga of Joan of Arc, warring dukes, and the bloody birth of the War of the Roses. Adapted by Stephen Brown-Fried, this is Shakespeare like you've never experienced it.
Part 1: Foreign Wars opens with a king dead, an infant on the throne, and a country already coming apart at the seams. Part 2: Civil Strife picks up nearly 30 years later...and the bloodbath is yet to come. Simmering feuds explode into the War of the Roses, and nothing will ever be the same. Performances from June 9 through July 19!
Use code H6BC for $59 tickets!
Henry VI at The Public with an all AAPI cast
...more
58min
April 23, 2025 S1E2: Playoff Stats, Julie Chu, and Asians in Baseball with Scott Okamoto
In today's episode we review some of the latest performances of our Asians in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, I introduce a little bit of my own hockey background, and we take a brief overview of the life and career of one of the greatest women's hockey players of the modern era, Julie Chu.
A professional hockey player, former captain of the US National Women's Team, IIHF gold medalist, Olympic silver medalist, and now a college hockey coach, Julie Chu is one of the most decorated players in the sport.
To wrap things up, I have a conversation with my friend Scott Okamoto, one of the three co-hosts and a producer of the Asians in Baseball podcast. We talk a bit about his show, some of the differences between baseball and hockey, and the unique experiences of Asians in sports.
Check out the Asians in Baseball podcast here, and follow them on Instagram: @asiansinbaseball
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Asians in Hockey is produced by Nate Nakao. Follow us on Instagram at @asiansinhockey and on Bluesky at @asiansinhockey.com. Email us at [email protected].
Mentioned in this episode:
Don't miss an all AAPI production of HENRY VI: A Trilogy in Two Parts at The Public in NYC
The National Asian American Theatre Company’s acclaimed production of HENRY VI: A TRILOGY IN TWO PARTS brings an all-AANHPI cast to The Public Theater for a decades-spanning saga of Joan of Arc, warring dukes, and the bloody birth of the War of the Roses. Adapted by Stephen Brown-Fried, this is Shakespeare like you've never experienced it.
Part 1: Foreign Wars opens with a king dead, an infant on the throne, and a country already coming apart at the seams. Part 2: Civil Strife picks up nearly 30 years later...and the bloodbath is yet to come. Simmering feuds explode into the War of the Roses, and nothing will ever be the same. Performances from June 9 through July 19!
Use code H6BC for $59 tickets!
Henry VI at The Public with an all AAPI cast
...more
41min
April 14, 2025S1E1: It's Larry's Turn, with Chad Soon
In the inaugural episode of Asians in Hockey, we introduce ourselves to the Asians and AAPI folks currently active in the major North American leagues. We also take a look at the life and career of Larry Kwong, the first NHL player of Asian descent, whose story gives a whole different meaning to the phrase "a New York minute."
Finally, we spend some time with Chad Soon co-author of the book The Longest Shot: How Larry Kwong Changed the Face of Hockey. Chad also works with the Larry Kwong Memorial Program at Hockey 4 Youth, supporting the growth of the sport for students in Vernon, BC.
Larry Kwong deserves to be recognized in the Hockey Hall of Fame, and you can sign the petition to induct him as a Builder by following this link: https://www.change.org/p/induct-larry-kwong-into-the-hockey-hall-of-fame-itslarrysturn
Links:
Chad's book: https://bookshop.org/a/113370/9781459835030
The Larry Kwong Appreciation Society: https://www.facebook.com/groups/50177632975/
Chad on Instagram: @soondatkwong
The Longest Shot on Instagram: @larrykwongbook
Make Us Visible: https://makeusvisible.org/

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Asians in Hockey is produced by Nate Nakao. Follow us on Instagram at @asiansinhockey and on Bluesky at @asiansinhockey.bsky.social.
All Bookshop.org links on our episode pages are affiliate links. If you purchase a book through one of those links, you're helping support Asians in Hockey without any additional cost to you.
Mentioned in this episode:
Don't miss an all AAPI production of HENRY VI: A Trilogy in Two Parts at The Public in NYC
The National Asian American Theatre Company’s acclaimed production of HENRY VI: A TRILOGY IN TWO PARTS brings an all-AANHPI cast to The Public Theater for a decades-spanning saga of Joan of Arc, warring dukes, and the bloody birth of the War of the Roses. Adapted by Stephen Brown-Fried, this is Shakespeare like you've never experienced it.
Part 1: Foreign Wars opens with a king dead, an infant on the throne, and a country already coming apart at the seams. Part 2: Civil Strife picks up nearly 30 years later...and the bloodbath is yet to come. Simmering feuds explode into the War of the Roses, and nothing will ever be the same. Performances from June 9 through July 19!
Use code H6BC for $59 tickets!
Henry VI at The Public with an all AAPI cast
...more
1h 5min
April 08, 2025TRAILER: Welcome to Asians in Hockey!
Welcome to Asians in Hockey, a new podcast celebrating the stories, accomplishments, and influence that AANHPI folks have had on the sport of hockey.
Subscribe today, and follow us on social media:
Instagram - @asiansinhockey
Bluesky - @asiansinhockey.bsky.social

Mentioned in this episode:
Don't miss an all AAPI production of HENRY VI: A Trilogy in Two Parts at The Public in NYC
The National Asian American Theatre Company’s acclaimed production of HENRY VI: A TRILOGY IN TWO PARTS brings an all-AANHPI cast to The Public Theater for a decades-spanning saga of Joan of Arc, warring dukes, and the bloody birth of the War of the Roses. Adapted by Stephen Brown-Fried, this is Shakespeare like you've never experienced it.
Part 1: Foreign Wars opens with a king dead, an infant on the throne, and a country already coming apart at the seams. Part 2: Civil Strife picks up nearly 30 years later...and the bloodbath is yet to come. Simmering feuds explode into the War of the Roses, and nothing will ever be the same. Performances from June 9 through July 19!
Use code H6BC for $59 tickets!
Henry VI at The Public with an all AAPI cast
...more
2min

FAQs about Asians in Hockey:

How many episodes does Asians in Hockey have?

The podcast currently has 29 episodes available.