In the sixth round of the 2015 NHL Draft, the Islanders made history, making Andong Song of Beijing the first Chinese-born player to be drafted into the NHL.
Song, listed as forward and defenseman at Elite Prospects but apparently preferring the latter, led his hometown team to the Chinese Hockey League championship. Song moved to North America at the age of nine and played last year for Lawrenceville High School in New Jersey.
Here's some video of him playing for Lawrenceville and there's more here.
The Islanders have had a strong presence in China for a while now, spearheaded by owner Charles Wang.