Hockey is said to be the most global sport amongst North America’s big sporting leagues. Players not only come from Canada and the United States, but from all over Europe and Russia as well.

But there have been a few players who were born in the most unlikely of countries. Here’s a complete list:

1. Brazil – Mike Greenlay, Robyn Regehr
2. Brunei – Craig Adams
3. Haiti – Claude Vilgrain
4. Indonesia – Richie Regehr
5. Jamaica – Graeme Townsend
6. Lebanon – Ed Hatoum
7. Nigeria – Rumun Ndur
8. Paraguay – Willi Plett
9. Republic of Korea – Jim Paek, Richard Park
10. South Africa – Olaf Kolzig
11. Taiwan – Rod Langway
12. United Republic of Tanzania – Chris Nielsen
13. Venezuela – Rick Chartraw, Don Spring

Most of these players were born in these countries while their parents worked abroad in various business, military or religious endeavors. Others immigrated to North America with their families at a very young age. All these players were introduced to the sport of hockey in North America.

So don’t worry! Your favorite Olympic team does not have to worry about the new power house from the Carribean or South America just yet.

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