Robin Bawa - Born March 26, 1966 in Duncan, British Columbia is a Canadian retired ice Hockey right winger.

- Ed Chynoweth Cup (President's Cup) Champion 1984 with Kamloops Junior Oilers, 1986 with Kamloops Blazers.

Turner Cup finalist 1991 with Fort Wayne Komets.

Bawa made his NHL debut with Washington Capitals on October 8, 1989 vs Philadelphia Flyers at Capital Centre in a 5-3 Washington win.

Bawa scored his 1st NHL goal vs Alain Chevrier of Chicago Blackhawks at 12:47 of 1st period on October 7, 1989 at Capital Centre in a 3-2 Chicago win.

Bawa played in 61 regular season NHL games, scoring 6 goals (1 GWG), 1 assist with 60 penalty minutes and 1 NHL playoff game with 0 points or penalties.

Bawa was known for transitioning from a skill player in juniors to an enforcer role with Fort Wayne Komets and Baltimore Skipjacks. Bawa could also score goals.

Bawa was inducted into the North Cowichan Sports Wall of Fame in 2012.

Bawa was inducted into the BC Sports Hall of Fame in 2020.

NOTE
Bawa is the first person of East Indian (South Asian) descent to play in the NHL.

Bawa is also believed to be the first athlete of South Asian heritage to suit up in one of North America’s four major professional sports leagues ... NFL, MLB, NBA, and NHL.