The Longest Shot: How Larry Kwong Changed the Face of Hockey, by Chad Soon and George Chiang, illustrated by Amy Qi (Victoria: Orca Book Publishers, 2024). $24.95

Dalys Barney

When his skates hit the ice in the third period of the March 13, 1948, hockey game between the New York Rangers and the Montreal Canadiens, Larry Kwong became the first player of Asian descent to play in the National Hockey League. A Chinese Canadian born in Vernon, Kwong’s time in hockey both before and after that historic moment was filled with racism and discrimination. Despite obstacles and unfairness, “for Larry there was no career path except for hockey” (p. 26). A story of determination and perseverance written for middle-grade readers, The Longest Shot, by Chad Soon and George Chiang, profiles Larry Kwong’s life and hockey career while also addressing the history of exclusion in Canadian sport. Kwong was an exceptional player; he was speedy, handled the puck well, and…

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British Columbia History (Digital) - 1 Issue, 57.4 Winter 2024

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