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| 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 player who is a defenceman for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League (NHL). Willander was drafted 11th overall by the Canucks in the 2023 NHL entry draft.[1] Prior to joining Boston University, Willander played for Rögle BK in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL).
Playing career
[edit]Willander committed to playing for Boston University in the NCAA in his post-draft year, citing playing in college as better for his development over playing in the SHL.[2] Willander scored the game-winning goal against Team Canada during the grouping stage of the 2024 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, ensuring the highest seed for Team Sweden.[3]
On 15 May 2025, Willander signalled the conclusion of his collegiate career following his sophomore season by signing a three-year, entry-level contract with the Vancouver Canucks.[4]
Willander played his first NHL game against the New York Rangers on October 28, 2025. [5] On December 6, 2025, Willander scored his first NHL goal against the Minnesota Wild, tying the game at 1–1. The Vancouver Canucks ultimately won the game 4–2. [6]
International play
[edit]| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
Representing  Sweden | ||
| Ice hockey | ||
| World Junior Championships | ||
 | 2024 Sweden | |
| World U18 Championships | ||
| 2023 Switzerland | |
Willander represented Sweden at the 2024 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships and won a silver medal.
Career statistics
[edit]Regular season and playoffs
[edit]| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2021–22 | AIK | J20 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2021–22 | AIK | Allsv | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2022–23 | Rögle BK | J20 | 39 | 4 | 21 | 25 | 22 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | ||
| 2022–23 | Rögle BK | SHL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2023–24 | Boston University | HE | 38 | 4 | 21 | 25 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2024–25 | Boston University | HE | 39 | 2 | 22 | 24 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2025–26 | Abbotsford Canucks | AHL | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2025–26 | Vancouver Canucks | NHL | 70 | 5 | 16 | 21 | 28 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| SHL totals | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| NHL totals | 70 | 5 | 16 | 21 | 28 | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
International
[edit]| Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Sweden | HG18 |  |
5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | |
| 2023 | Sweden | U18 | |
7 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 27 | |
| 2024 | Sweden | WJC | |
7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2025 | Sweden | WJC | 4th | 7 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | |
| Junior totals | 26 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 41 | ||||
Awards and honors
[edit]| Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| College | ||
| All-Hockey East Second Team | 2024, 2025 | [7][8] |
References
[edit]- ↑ "Canucks Tom Willander is prudent NHL draft pick to improve defence". theprovince.com. 28 June 2023. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
- ↑ Kimelman, Adam. "Willander turns down Sweden pro league for NCAA ahead of 2023 NHL Draft". NHL. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
- ↑ Johnston, Patrick. "World Juniors: Canucks prospect Tom Willander leads Sweden to win over Canada". National Post. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
- ↑ "Canucks agree to terms with Tom Willander on entry-level contract". Vancouver Canucks. 15 May 2025. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
- ↑ "Canucks call up Tom Willander for NHL debut against Rangers". Sportsnet. 28 October 2025. Retrieved 6 December 2025.
- ↑ Woodley, Kevin (6 December 2025). "Raty has 1st 3-point game in NHL, Canucks defeat Wild to end 4-game skid". NHL.com. Retrieved 6 December 2025.
- ↑ "HOCKEY EAST NAMES 2023–24 MEN'S ALL-STAR TEAMS". Hockey East. 15 March 2024. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
- ↑ "Hockey East Names 2024–25 Men's All-Star Teams". Hockey East. 14 March 2025. Retrieved 15 March 2025.
External links
[edit]- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
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- 2005 births
- Living people
- Abbotsford Canucks players
- AIK IF players
- Boston University Terriers men's ice hockey players
- Ice hockey people from Stockholm
- NHL first-round draft picks
- Rögle BK players
- Vancouver Canucks draft picks
- Vancouver Canucks players
- 21st-century Swedish sportsmen
- Swedish ice hockey defenceman stubs