Tom Willander
| Tom Willander | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
9 February 2005 Stockholm, Sweden | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
| Weight | 179 lb (81 kg; 12 st 11 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shoots | Right | ||
| NHL team Former teams |
Vancouver Canucks Rögle BK | ||
| NHL draft |
11th overall, 2023 Vancouver Canucks | ||
| Playing career | 2023–present | ||
Tom Willander (born 9 February 2005) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman. He currently plays for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League (NHL). Outside of the NHL, Willander played for the Rögle BK of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL).
Career
Before playing in the NHL, Willander played two regular season games with the Rögle BK of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) and two years with the Boston University Terriers of Hockey East. Willander had a successful time with his teams. He was named to back-to-back All-Hockey East Second Teams in 2024 and 2025.[1][2]
He was drafted 11th overall by the Vancouver Canucks in the 2023 NHL entry draft.[3] On 23 October 2020, Willander signed a three-year entry-level contract to join the Canucks.[4] They sent him down to play for their AHL-affiliate Abbotsford Canucks. On 28 October 2025, Vancouver called him up and Willander made his NHL debut in a 2–0 loss against the New York Rangers.[5] On 1 November 2022, he recorded his first NHL point, assisting on a Brock Boeser goal in a 5–4 overtime win against the Nashville Predators.[6] On 14 October 2023, Willander scored his first NHL goal against Jesper Wallstedt in a 4–2 win against the Minnesota Wild.[7]
References
- ↑ "Canucks Prospect Tom Willander Named To All-Hockey East Second Team". The Hockey News. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
- ↑ "Canucks Prospect Willander Named To All-Hockey East Second Team [2025]". The Hockey News. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
- ↑ "Canucks select defenceman Tom Willander 11th overall at NHL Draft". Sportsnet. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
- ↑ "Canucks agree to terms with Tom Willander on entry-level contract". Vancouver Canucks. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
- ↑ "Canucks call up Tom Willander for NHL debut against Rangers". Sportsnet. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
- ↑ "Canucks recover in OT against Predators after blowing 2-goal lead in 3rd". National Hockey League. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
- ↑ "Raty has 2 goals and an assist as Canucks beat Wild 4-2". ESPN. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
Other websites
- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
Content Disclaimer
Informasi ini disarikan dari Wikipedia dan disajikan kembali untuk tujuan edukasi. Konten tersedia di bawah lisensi CC BY-SA 3.0. Kami tidak bertanggung jawab atas ketidakakuratan data yang bersumber dari kontribusi publik tersebut.
- The information displayed on this website is sourced in part or in whole from Wikipedia and has been adapted for the purpose of restating it. We strive to provide accurate and relevant information, however:
- There is no guarantee of absolute accuracy. Wikipedia is an open, collaborative project that can be edited by anyone, so information is subject to change.
- It is not intended to constitute professional advice. The content displayed is for informational and educational purposes only. For important decisions (e.g., medical, legal, or financial), please consult a professional.
- Content copyright. Wikipedia is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License (CC BY-SA). This means that content may be reused with appropriate attribution and shared under a similar license.
- Responsible use. Any risk arising from the use of information from this website is entirely the responsibility of the user.