NIAGARA, ON – IceDogs forward Kevin He has officially signed a three-year, entry-level NHL contract with the Winnipeg Jets.

Drafted 109th overall in the 4th round of the 2024 NHL Draft, He becomes the first Chinese-born player to sign an NHL contract.

“Michele and I are thrilled for Kevin. This achievement couldn’t have happened to a more deserving player,” said Darren DeDobbelaer, Governor of the Niagara IceDogs. “Kevin leads by example both on and off the ice, and we are incredibly proud of our organization’s role in his development.”

Now in his third season with the Niagara IceDogs, He has been a standout performer. Named team captain on October 22, the 18-year-old forward has delivered an exceptional campaign, ranking second on the team with 23 goals, 20 assists, and 43 points in just 29 games. Over his OHL career, He has amassed an impressive 130 points (75 goals, 55 assists) in 159 games with the IceDogs.