Andong Song


Andong "Misha" Song is a Chinese collegiate ice hockey player. Song is notable for being the first China-born hockey player to be drafted in the National Hockey League. Song was drafted in the sixth round, 172nd overall in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft by the New York Islanders.

Early and personal life

Song was born in Beijing, the son of Yu Song and Bei Gao, before moving to Oakville, Ontario at age 10, and he became a fan of the Ottawa Senators.

Playing career

As a child, Song played in the Beijing International Ice Hockey League minor league. When selected by the Islanders in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, Song played for the Lawrenceville School in New Jersey.
He played two seasons in the United States Hockey League with the Madison Capitols after he was selected 160th overall in the 2016 USHL Entry Draft by the club before committing to play collegiate hockey at Cornell University of the ECAC from the 2018–19 season.

International play

Song has represented China internationally for the Chinese national team at the 2014 IIHF World U18 Championships, Division II-B and as a captain for the 2015 competition.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International