Simon Wang was proud to become the highest-drafted player born in China when the San Jose Sharks selected him Saturday with the first pick of Round 2 of the NHL draft, and the 6-foot-5 defenseman is also confident he won't hold that distinction for long.

The San Jose Sharks chose the defenceman from the Ontario Hockey League’s Oshawa Generals with the first pick of the NHL draft’s second round, making the six-foot-six, 222-pound Wang the highest-ever Chinese player selected at No.

Simon Wang became the highest-drafted player born in China when the San Jose Sharks selected him with the first pick of the second round of the NHL draft