Robertson eager to be 'good role model' for young Asian players

Jason Robertson shared his thoughts on Hockey Night in Canada.

DALLAS - Jason Robertson is just the second Filipino American to play in the NHL after Tim Stapleton.

Robertson, 24, was a guest on Hockey Night in Canada's "After Hours" with broadcaster Scott Oake following Saturday night's game at Rogers Arena in Vancouver.

The Stars' sniper discussed being someone fellow youngsters of Asian descent could look up to.

"I think the most humbling and one of the most special moments is when young kids will come up to me and say, ‘I look like you, I want to get in hockey, I want to be like you.’ It’s very touching," said Robertson. "It puts a responsibility on me to be a good person and a good hockey player. I just have to fulfill that, encourage that, and show off the morals that I had when I was a kid and just be a good role model."

Robertson is hoping more kids with Asian roots will eventually make their NHL dreams come true.

He's proud that he can showcase the sport to people with similar backgrounds.

"Growing up in California, you actually really saw a lot of Asian players, but when I moved out, you start seeing that it’s not so much. But, it’s growing now, especially in Dallas, too," explained Robertson. "You see it. You see it at the rink, you see our fans and everything. It’s very exciting that we’re moving in the right direction, and it’s great that I can help expose that to more people."