Former Coach recalls first Chinese NHL draft Song Andong (The Associated Press)

Andong Song, center, of China, shakes hand withe team executives after being chosen 172nd overall by …

Andong Song, of China, puts on a sweater after being chosen 172nd overall by the New York Islanders …

Andong Song, of China, puts on a sweater after being chosen 172nd overall by the New York Islanders …

Andong Song, center, of China, walks in his new sweater after being chosen 172nd overall by the New …

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BEIJING (AP) -- Song Andong made sports history last week as the first Chinese player selected in the NHL draft.