Tom Willander
Swedish ice hockey player (born 2005) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tom Willander (born 9 February 2005) is a Swedish college ice hockey defenceman for Boston University in Hockey East. Willander was drafted 11th overall by the Vancouver Canucks in the 2023 NHL entry draft.[1] Prior to joining Boston University Willander played for Rögle BK in the Swedish Hockey League.
| 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 | ||
| HE team Former teams |
Boston University Rögle BK | ||
| NHL draft |
11th overall, 2023 Vancouver Canucks | ||
| Playing career | 2023–present | ||
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]
International play
| 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
Regular season and playoffs
International
Awards and honors
| Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| College | ||
| All-Hockey East Second Team | 2024, 2025 | [4][5] |
References
External links
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