| Tom Willander | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
(2005-02-09) 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
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, a goal tied the game at 1–1 in a game that the Vancouver Canucks ultimately won 4–2. [6]
International play
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
Representing  Sweden
| ||
| Ice hockey | ||
| World Junior Championships | ||
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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
Regular season and playoffs
| 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 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| SHL totals | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
International
| 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
| Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| College | ||
| All-Hockey East Second Team | 2024, 2025 | [7][8] |
References
- ^ "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
- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
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