| Born: | Feb. 9, 2005 | Draft: | 2023 Canucks #11 Overall |
| Hometown: | Stockholm, Sweden | Position: | Defense |
| Known For: | Hlinka Gretzky Cup Silver Medal | Shoots/Catches: | Right |
| National Team: | Sweden | Current Status: | Boston University (NCAA) |
Tom Willander (born Feb. 9, 2005) is a Swedish ice hockey defenseman currently playing for Boston University in the NCAA. He began his junior career with Flemingsbergs IK U16 program before transferring to the AIK J18 team in 2020. Eventually, he moved to the Rögle BK J18 team and earned an SHL promotion in 2022.
Willander was selected 11th overall by the Vancouver Canucks in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. Internationally, he won a silver medal at the 2022 Hlinka Gretzky Cup.
Tom Willander Statistics
Deeper Dive
- Canucks’ Willander Has Skills & Maturity to Be a Fan Favourite
- 2023 NHL Draft: Baracchini’s Top 64 January Rankings
Achievements
- Hlinka Gretzky Cup Silver Medal (2023)
- WJAC-19 Bronze Medal (2023)
- WJAC-19 All-Star Team (2023)