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China Clipper: Remembering Larry Kwong’s barrier-breaking impact on the NHL

It's been 75 years since Chinese-Canadian hockey player Larry Kwong hit the ice for the New York Rangers, becoming the first non-Indigenous person of colour to play in the NHL. Heather Yourex-West explains the story of the "China Clipper", and how his supporters are pushing for his impact on the sport to be formally recognized.