On December 17, 2024, the Winnipeg Jets made history by signing Kevin He to an entry-level contract, marking him as the first player born in China to secure an NHL deal.

Kevin He, who was born in Beijing and moved to Canada at the age of six, is currently in his third season with the Niagara IceDogs in the Ontario Hockey League.

He was drafted by the Jets in the fourth round of the 2024 NHL Draft, showcasing his potential on a national stage.

Demonstrating his leadership skills, He was named captain of the IceDogs on October 22, 2024.

His contract with the Jets is valued at $975,000 annually in the NHL, with a minor league salary ranging from $80,000 to $85,000, and it includes the flexibility to start this season or the next based on his junior hockey status.

He is only the second player from China to be drafted by an NHL team, following Andong Song, who was selected by the New York Islanders in 2015 but never signed.