Hockey Night in Chinatown

Join us for a lively evening of storytelling to celebrate Chinese Canadians in Canada’s national obsession, hockey! Author Chad Soon will launch his co-authored children’s book, The Longest Shot: How Larry Kwong Changed the Face of Hockey, and share Kwong’s fascinating story as the first player of Asian descent in the NHL in 1948.

We’ll hear the stories of young Chinese Canadian players going pro, from former professional player Brandon Wong, and documentary filmmaker Jenny Lee-Gilmore will share a heartfelt tribute to her hockey-playing mother, Kelley, as she competes for Team BC at the Canada 55 Plus Games.

We are excited to have special guest Samantha Chang from “The Broadcast,” who will moderate this event.