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Filipino Hockey Kids Make History | NHL News
The Philippines is breaking barriers at the Amerigol LATAM Cup with its first-ever Fil-Nation Select teams — Under-12 and Under-16 squads made up of young Filipino-American hockey players. Former NHLer Tim Stapleton, surprised to be one of the first NHLers of Filipino descent, is now mentoring them. With over 1,500 players from 16 countries competing, this tournament isn’t just about sport — it’s a powerful moment of heritage, belonging, and community for kids who’ve often been the only ones of their background on local teams. Spearheaded by Jonathan de Castro, who saw a surge in Filipino…
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