Tom Willander

Tom Willander
Born	(2005-02-09) 9 February 2005 (age 19) 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

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.

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

				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		—	—	—	—	—
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
Junior totals					19	4	9	13	33

Awards and honors

Award	Year
College
All-Hockey East Second Team	2024	[4]

References

1. "Canucks Tom Willander is prudent NHL draft pick to improve defence". theprovince.com. 28 June 2023. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
2. Kimelman, Adam. "Willander turns down Sweden pro league for NCAA ahead of 2023 NHL Draft". NHL. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
3. Johnston, Patrick. "World Juniors: Canucks prospect Tom Willander leads Sweden to win over Canada". National Post. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
4. "HOCKEY EAST NAMES 2023-24 MEN'S ALL-STAR TEAMS". Hockey East. 15 March 2024. Retrieved 18 March 2024.

External links

• Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database

Awards and achievements
Preceded by Jonathan Lekkerimäki	Vancouver Canucks first round draft pick 2023	Succeeded by Incumbent