Andrew MacWilliam

Andrew Jay MacWilliam (born March 25, 1990) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently playing under contract with EHC Red Bull München of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL).

Andrew MacWilliam
MacWilliam with the EHC München in 2022
Born (1990-03-25) March 25, 1990
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 214 lb (97 kg; 15 st 4 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
DEL team
Former teams
EHC München
Toronto Maple Leafs
EC Red Bull Salzburg
NHL Draft 188th overall, 2008
Toronto Maple Leafs
Playing career 2009present

Playing career

Chosen in the 7th round of the 2008 Entry Draft (188th overall) by the Toronto Maple Leafs, he would make his NHL debut on March 11, 2015, recording 1 point in a 4–3 Toronto victory over the Buffalo Sabres. He was also named 3rd star of the game and went on to finish the season with the Toronto Maple Leafs, playing a total of 12 games.[1] MacWilliam wore number 57 during his time with the Maple Leafs, becoming the first player in franchise history to wear the number.

On July 3, 2015, MacWilliam signed as a free agent to a one-year, two-way contract with the Winnipeg Jets.[2] On July 1, 2016, as a free agent for a second consecutive season, MacWilliam left the Winnipeg Jets to sign a one-year, two-way deal with the New Jersey Devils.[3]

On July 4, 2017, having left the Devils as a free agent, MacWilliam with slim NHL interest opted to continue in the AHL, signing a contract with the Rochester Americans, affiliate to the Buffalo Sabres.[4]

With the following 2020–21 North American season delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, MacWilliam opted to pursue a career abroad, agreeing to an initial try-out with German three-time champions, EHC München of the DEL. On December 2, 2020, MacWilliam agreed to remain in Munich for the remainder of the 2020–21 season.[5]

After two seasons in the DEL, MacWilliam left Germany and joined the neighbouring ICEHL, by signing a contract within the Red Bull sponsorship of EC Red Bull Salzburg on July 18, 2022.[6]

After a lone season with Salzburg, MacWilliam returned to former club, EHC München of the DEL, for the 2023–24 season on June 7, 2023.[7]

Personal

Prior to his professional hockey career, MacWilliam attended the University of North Dakota, where he also played hockey and was honoured as captain in his senior year. He graduated with a degree in Business Management.[8]

Career statistics

    Regular season   Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2006–07 Camrose Kodiaks AJHL 20000 10000
2007–08 Camrose Kodiaks AJHL 5401313130 1805549
2008–09 Camrose Kodiaks AJHL 5782129220 1104439
2009–10 U. of North Dakota WCHA 4303387
2010–11 U. of North Dakota WCHA 3708849
2011–12 U. of North Dakota WCHA 4225775
2012–13 U. of North Dakota WCHA 4121113116
2012–13 Toronto Marlies AHL 20000
2013–14 Toronto Marlies AHL 5709996 90118
2014–15 Toronto Marlies AHL 5834747 40116
2014–15 Toronto Maple Leafs NHL 1202212
2015–16 Manitoba Moose AHL 721141586
2016–17 Albany Devils AHL 63055100
2017–18 Rochester Americans AHL 5408873 20112
2018–19 Rochester Americans AHL 66371090 30004
2019–20 Rochester Americans AHL 4126854
2020–21 EHC München DEL 382101228 20222
2021–22 EHC München DEL 2604417 900020
2022–23 EC Red Bull Salzburg ICEHL 4215666 1605512
NHL totals 12 0 2 2 12

References

  1. "Buffalo Sabres at Toronto Maple Leafs 3/11/15". NHL.com. March 11, 2015. Retrieved March 14, 2015.
  2. "Jets agree to terms with Andrew MacWilliam". Winnipeg Jets. July 3, 2015. Retrieved July 3, 2015.
  3. "Defenseman Andrew MacWilliam signs one-year contract". New Jersey Devils. July 1, 2016. Retrieved July 1, 2016.
  4. "Amerks sign Andrew MacWilliam to AHL contract". Rochester Americans. April 17, 2017. Retrieved April 17, 2017.
  5. "Red Bull extend contract with Andrew MacWilliam" (in German). EHC München. December 2, 2020. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
  6. "Red Bulls strengthen defense" (in German). EC Red Bull Salzburg. July 18, 2022. Retrieved July 18, 2022.
  7. "Red Bull signs Andrew MacWilliam" (in German). EHC München. June 7, 2023. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
  8. "Skate slice a small setback for Winnipeg Jets' Andrew MacWilliam". Winnipeg Sun. Postmedia Network. September 26, 2015. Retrieved July 8, 2016.
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