Filipino Jason Robertson: NHL's Top Goal Scorer – Must-Know Facts

The best goal scorer in the NHL is a Filipino-American from Los Angeles named Jason Robertson.

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He was raised in North Texas after being born in Arcadia, California.

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2017 saw the Dallas Stars choose Robertson.

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In the Ontario Hockey League, he participated for the Kingston Frontenacs and Niagara IceDogs.

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He received the Jim Gregory Award in 2021 for being the AHL's top rookie.

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Robertson's mother is American and his father is from the Philippines.

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He participated in the 2019 World Junior Championships for the United States.

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Inspiring other Filipino-Americans to play ice hockey is Robertson's goal

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