Canucks call-up for Surrey hockey player a proud moment for South Asian family

[@lannon4prez]

Can’t wait to see this kid tear it up. Anyone who’s played hockey in this province knows how hard the south asians can be to play against.

[@joeynova9896]

Facts dude! Indian ball hockey players are crazy good and tough to play against.

[@Lilmilshow]

@@joeynova9896😮

[@kaptaan_original]

Punjabi

[@lannon4prez]

@@kaptaan_original which is in south asia.

[@kaptaan_original]

@@lannon4prez so call the Japanese, Korean, or Chinese descent players plain old Asian then. You just want to deny the guy his ethnicity. Punjabis are a unique ethnic, cultural group. They are aren't some fake British created Indians, especially people born in BC. What do ethnic Punjabis born in BC, have to do with India? Nothing.

[@joelface]

I love that this story is both about South Asian hockey players breaking into the NHL as well as about a local BC kid who grew up dreaming of playing for the Canucks and has excelled in his journey towards that point. I'm beyond thrilled about that, and am hoping everything continues to work out for him and that he is able to play for and succeed with his hometown team! We are pulling for him!

[@kaptaan_original]

Punjabi

[@itsoktobdesi2572]

@@kaptaan_originalstfu..bas karo bro…he is Canadian..period…insecure people always find ways to try to feel proud…This is Canada everyone is equal and I love that this kid is set to achieve his dream, make his dad proud and set an example for young Canadians…

[@morgangentle1515]

A hockey player is a hockey player one dream congrats on getting up there

[@pabsswede8740]

Let's go!!! Don't care about race or nothing, but a local boy on the Canucks?!?! Let's goo!!

[@seekfirstthekingdom4388]

"Racism is not dead, but it is on life support - kept alive by politicians, race hustlers, and people who get a sense of superiority by denouncing others as racists.” Thomas Sowell Exactly. He’s a Canadian. When is white history month?

[@graham1745]

Exactly!! Get him suited up, and on the ice …….he’ll feel 10 feet tall…..👍🇨🇦🏒🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Josh-ld2my]

Lol

[@itsoktobdesi2572]

100% agreed…He is a Bc kid and most important of all a Canadian..❤

[@Hiddensquid49]

We are all excited for him to be on the roster, he brings a well rounded game and his style fits in really well with Tocchets system.🎉

[@worldgonemad1152]

This is a great Canadian story all around . I can sense a movie being made about his journey to the NHL. 👍

[@DustinG007]

A great Canadian story without any Canadians

[@kaptaan_original]

@@DustinG007 British Columbian

[@chadfleetwood7524]

@@DustinG007did jagpreet take your gf too I hate that guy!

[@DustinG007]

@@kaptaan_original not Canadian

[@kaptaan_original]

@@DustinG007 yes, British Columbian

[@michealtimmann88]

The pro hockey accent lmao. Make no mistake that's a true CANADIAN!

[@GUTOMOFFICIAL]

Go Arshdeep Bains!

[@twifightsparkill]

I can't wait for Bains to take over. ✨🦄❤️

[@chixandbeans]

How'd that go? Takes over the penalty box quite well...

[@canuckscountry]

This is a huge deal. Punjabi, from Surrey and plays for the local team he supported since he was a boy. Check out the minor hockey associations of Surrey Minor, Cloverdale Minor, Abby Minor and Richmond Jets Minor.. too long enough time for a Punjabi player from Greater Vancouver or GTA to finally come through the ranks and make it to the NHL

[@ellomate..]

love to see it can’t wait to see him play. go Bains go

[@pinbruh]

So awesome.. living the dream dude! ..

[@jesselitt]

so awesome!!!

[@stewarts8597]

Put him in the line up and let the young man go for it

[@timw4369]

Hes a candian not a south asian. Yes he grew up in vancouver.

[@bbajwa6116]

He's definitely a Canadian, but with South asian herritage

[@jaipaulsethi6880]

Yes He is a proud Canadian and could have only done this in Canada. Hopefully others will follow his example

[@TheBlazersfan22]

Canada is a land of immigrants. Everyone in this country migrated from somewhere. Roots coming from all over the world. Thats what makes being a canadian great. Having bains in the nhl is great for people from india decent in canada , and india also.

[@deltastones6702]

He’s south Asian descent - panjabi …but definitely Canadian

[@Jindsing]

Lol chill. Ethnicity and nationality are 2 different things.

[@iiyyxxnn]

He must have be really good to have been called up let's see how he does

[@georgesmith1258]

🙏🏾🙏🏾💙💙

[@perryroberts4353]

Wasn't Robin Bawa East Indian?

[@joelface]

Yes. Actually Jujhar Khaira was the third NHL player of Indian or Punjabi descent, following Robin Bawa (starting in 1989) and Manny Malhotra (starting in 1998). That said, the term "East Indian" is extremely outdated. Robin Bawa was not from "the eastern part of India" and was actually born on Vancouver Island.

[@rajeevparmar8844]

Ya he was the pride of the cowichan valley!

[@NoCluYT]

@@joelface they're not calling him the first south asia, but the first to lead in whl scoring

[@joelface]

@@NoCluYT thanks for pointing that out. I guess I didn’t listen that carefully.

[@deltastones6702]

@@joelfacehe’s from northern india - panjab. Even 5-6 generations in Canada - we know our roots. The family left that region long ago - but we still associate with that region. We really don’t consider ourselves indian - more panjabi…

[@rossmontreal4570]

Yes it’s cool to see but can we say we are all Canadian and yes have different nationalities, most of the time Canadians have something in common and it could possibly be HOCKEY. I grew up in loving hockey players cause they were hockey players. From Wayne Gretzky to Brasher. Let’s go 💚💚💚🇨🇦 Yes it’s cool for any kid to be a NHL or PWHL prospect!!

[@jwclau1]

yeah baby!

[@casketbrain7697]

Hopefully He Gets To Play

[@shavin18]

I hope his first game is in Vancouver not a road game

[@vikramjeetsandhu80]

Let’s go

[@leecox6241]

I hope he has a ridiculously thick skin because he is going to need it with the name he has. Good luck to him!

[@Canuck896]

🇨🇦🇨🇦🤙

[@adamlee007]

Play bains!!!

[@Dodgersworld]

Congrats to this kid i played up to the OHL level in the 90s and people dont realize how hard it is to make it to the nhl

[@beerleaguetender05]

Um hockey isn’t Canadas national sport. It’s lacrosse. How do you get that wrong.

[@TheBlazersfan22]

Well they are not wrong and you are not wrong. Its both. Though, hockey is more popular.

[@beerleaguetender05]

@@TheBlazersfan22 Yea it’s definitely more popular. Tons of hockey players play box in the summer. Like baseball is Americas national pastime though Lacrosse is Canadas.

[@albertherz]

Cool

[@288theabe]

Yeah, bahd!!

[@kaptaan_original]

I think you mean British Columbian Punjabi Sikh family

[@JohnDoe-ws7iy]

I love watching South Asian hockey players. They're always the ones that cut through the middle head down or fight people way out of their weight class. Just ask Khaira... I always laughed when hed get knocked out, cuz he must have had 30 family members watching the game everytime he left on the stretcher 💀🤣🤣

[@Soccerfan2007canada]

lol

[@kaptaan_original]

Punjabi.

[@JohnDoe-ws7iy]

i thought it was hindu lol

[@kaptaan_original]

@@JohnDoe-ws7iy I'm sure you did

[@sandskratch8953]

Punjabi. Not "South Asian".

[@joelface]

I don't know if Arshdeep Bains or his family identify as Punjabi, but either way, the term "South Asian" includes those from the Punjab region as well. So South Asian would not be incorrect, but it would be a little less specific. Still, since the story is an exciting development for all South Asian families looking for representation in the NHL, it makes sense to keep the more general title, I think! Either way, it's a very exciting moment.

[@juggaajerry]

🤓

[@sandskratch8953]

​@@joelfaceDid you not watch the video? His father literally referred to him as a Punjabi boy. Not to mention, the majority of "South Asians" in BC and the NHL are Punjabi. Don't brown-wash.

[@warshawgameshd3432]

Punjab is apart of South Asia bro... Their saying he is the first south Asian cause he is, thats even more impressive.

[@kaptaan_original]

​@@warshawgameshd3432yeah don't want to subsume Punjabi roots Into some nebulous south Asian context. Would you call a Japanese, "east Asian"??

[@sigma_curry]

Is this an affirmative action thing. Bc if so he’s not gonna last.

[@BDee3126]

I like Cricket more.

[@F.A-TUBE]

he will be -20 average career rating and cost every line difficulty with chemistry and destroy teams strats every play watch

[@blunbot]

Really?

[@maurygarciapena]

He sucks plain n simple

[@Lilmilshow]

How much will they pay him? Millions?

[@bhavjotkang8004]

No he’s a rookie.

[@Lilmilshow]

@@bhavjotkang8004 I just googled him. He gets over 2.5 million in a three year contract before all the East Indian endorsements.

[@yougoof]

Arse deep pains.

[@deltastones6702]

I take it your the bully every parent has to foresee when naming their kids. Arsh - means celestial/heavenly…panjabi names have deep meanings 😂

[@kevinpatriquin822]

Dirka dirka

[@derek24211]

Bro thought he did something

[@kevinpatriquin822]

I am tired of these stories, race inclusiveness gobble gobble. You are either good enough to play in the NHL or you are not ! it is as simple as that.

[@747Cone]

@@kevinpatriquin822lol how quaint

[@warshawgameshd3432]

​@@kevinpatriquin822 I mean the kid was the All Star MVP a month ago in the league just below the NHL.. I don't know if you know anything about hockey but the Canucks haven't called any prospects or young guys up to their team this season because of how well they have been playing and want the young guys to develop. He is the first young guy they have called up. The reason they bring up race is because hockey is considered a white sport and thus isn't growing like the NBA or NFL cause of that tag. Stories like this makes people want to get into it more.

[@raywilkinson3129]

​@@kevinpatriquin822 right, and he is good enough to play in the NHL. And he happens to represent a large group of people who have had limited exposure in the NHL. How does that make you butt hurt? Maybe you should stick to watching Jordan Peterson videos 🤡

[@ericutube3921]

he will fadeaway.

[@stevenpaige5061]

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[@LoganRobinson-w6i]

Go Arshdeep Bains!

[@billboggs6641]

He learned to play at the Taj Mahalovich. Relax people. Just a joke. I wish him all the best

[@Soccerfan2007canada]

lol but i do wish him the best he's a pretty good player@@billboggs6641