In a remarkable underdog story, Cayman Islands native Kael Shon is making waves in the NHL after taking an unconventional path to the league. Born and raised on the Caribbean island, Shon's love for hockey was sparked by watching NHL games on TV, but finding ice time was a significant challenge. Undeterred, Shon joined a local roller hockey league and eventually made his way to the United States to pursue his hockey dreams. Now, he's set to become the first player from the Cayman Islands to play in the NHL, a testament to his perseverance and determination.

Cover takes ‘unconventional’ route rising to NHL from Cayman Islands  NHL.com