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 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.

Winnipeg Jets draft pick Kevin He became the first Chinese-born player in NHL history to sign an entry-level contract.