Song's success inspires China's new puck pack

Former Beijing coach sings praises of 'very clever' NHL draft selection

Beijing-born Song Andong made history last week when he became the first Chinese player selected in the National Hockey League draft - picked in the sixth round (No 172 overall) by the New York Islanders.

But to his old coach, Song is just a nice kid who keeps his head and shows respect. And now he's inspiring a new generation of young players in his homeland.