The Winnipeg Jets have signed Kevin He to a three-year, entry-level contract. He is the first China-born player to sign an NHL contract.

Kevin He, 18, has made history as the first Chinese-born player to sign an NHL contract. Photo: Jason Franson/CP. Kevin He, 18, has made history as the first Chinese-born player t

The Winnipeg Jets have signed forward Kevin He to a historic three-year entry-level contract, the team announced Tuesday.

The Jets have signed left-wing prospect Kevin He to his three-year, entry-level contract, per a team announcement. The forward, amid his third season of major junior hockey with the Ontario Hockey League’s Niagara IceDogs,

Kevin He became the first Chinese-born player to sign a deal with an NHL club when the 18-year-old forward inked an entry-level contract with the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday.The first China-born player taken in the NHL Draft was Andong Song by the New York Islanders in the sixth round,

The Winnipeg Jets have signed prospect Kevin He to a three year, entry-level contract, making him the first Chinese-born player to sign an NHL contract. The 18 year old forward was selected in the 4th round (109th overall) of last summer’s NHL Entry Draft and has a stellar 23 goals and 43 points in 29 games

Kevin He made hockey history again Tuesday when the Winnipeg Jets prospect signed his entry-level contract, making him the first player born in China to sign a pro deal. Born in Beijing, the 18-year-old forward became the highest China-born player drafted in the NHL when the Winnipeg Jets selected him in the fourth round (No.