Chad Soon
@RedDragons13
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Joined January 2010
RT @GeoffBakerNHL: The #SeaKraken will honor the late Larry Kwong, the first NHL player of Asian descent, as part of Lunar New Year night n….
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Despite becoming the first NHL player of Asian descent in 1948, the longtime Calgary resident, being honored posthumously by the Kraken on Lunar New Year Night, remained quiet and humble about his...
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RT @TheAthleticNHL: How a collector is using Asian hockey cards to build community and recognize a trailblazer
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Chris Woo is using hockey cards to connect Asians to the sport and making the HHOF case for one of the community's NHL trailblazers.
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RT @IndigCards: A Good Game - Indigenous hockey documentary TV series premieres tomorrow on @APTNtv at 5pm PST!
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RT @kidsbookcentre: We're getting to the final stretch of our #ReadingRoadtrip across Canada. Next stop, Vernon, BC, hometown of hockey leg….
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RT @gregmep: In my latest Society for International Hockey Research column, I talk with Chad Soon (@RedDragons13) about the middle-grade re….
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Thrilled that Larry’s book made the grade for this power-packed list! Thanks to @SpencerBMiller & @CdnSchoolLibrar!.
Awesome book reviews for kids of all ages from @SpencerBMiller. “Some of the most creative and imaginative writing for young people is happening in nonfiction books.” You need to add these to your shopping list!
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Vernon card collector taking hits for mental health via @vernonnews.
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Teacher Lucas Mitchell is using his love of sports card collecting to raise funds for CMHA
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Children’s book on Vernon hockey legend in focus at speaker series via @vernonnews.
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Chad Soon’s The Longest Shot tells the story of Larry Kwong, who broke the colour barrier in 1948
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RT @THNRyanKennedy: Just stopped by the United By Hockey mobile museum in downtown Saint Paul and had to snap a pic of this absolutely sick….
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RT @profplum8: A great interview by @jennyleegilmore on @CBCEarlyEdition with Stephen Quinn this morning on celebrating the Chinese-Canadia….
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RT @Chinatown_SC: Join us on Saturday, April 6 from 4 - 6 pm for an evening of storytelling to celebrate Chinese Canadians involved in Cana….
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RT @toby8wong: Today is Hockey is For Everyone Day! Pick up a copy of the new “The Longest Shot: How Larry Kwong changed the Face of Hockey….
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RT @quillandquire: “This real-life tale firmly rooted in history will educate and engage readers.” Review of The Longest Shot: How Larry Kw….
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RT @globeandmail: Eight children’s books that offer entryway into Black History and Chinese New Year .
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RT @RandipJanda: Respect to Chad for repping Robin Bawa with the tee & Larry Kwong through his work. Two individuals that made a prof….
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RT @orcabook: "Provides important context and a valuable history lesson on the experiences of Chinese Canadians in Canada.". —Quill & Quire….
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The Longest Shot tells the story of Larry Kwong, who grew up in Chinatown in Vernon, B.C., during the 1920s and 30s, and became the first Asian player in the NHL in 1948. His is a significant story...
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RT @orcabook: Orca author Chad Soon spoke to the Vancouver Canucks about hockey hero Larry Kwong! . Check out the article and mark your cal….
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RT @lindseyhorsting: The impact Larry Kwong had on hockey was profound. Spoke with Larry's daughter Kristina & his friend Chad Soon (@RedD….
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Larry Kwong had a passion for hockey that drove him to break barriers, alter history and change the game internationally. Kwong is known for breaking the colour barrier as the first player of Asian...
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