Andrew MacWilliam

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Andrew MacWilliam
2022-05-02 Eisbaren Berlin gegen EHC Red Bull Munchen (Deutsche Eishockey-Liga 2021-22, Playoff-Finale) by Sandro Halank-007.jpg
MacWilliam with the EHC München in 2022
Born (1990-03-25) March 25, 1990 (age 34)
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 214 lb (97 kg; 15 st 4 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
EIHL team
Former teams
Cardiff Devils
Toronto Maple Leafs
EC Red Bull Salzburg
EHC München
NHL draft 188th overall, 2008
Toronto Maple Leafs
Playing career 2009present

Andrew Jay MacWilliam (born March 25, 1990) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently playing under contract with Cardiff Devils of the UK's Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL).

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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 with 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]

In July 2024, MacWilliam agreed terms to join UK EIHL side Cardiff Devils. [8]

Personal

Before 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. [9]

Career statistics

   Regular season   Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2006–07Camrose Kodiaks AJHL 2000010000
2007–08Camrose KodiaksAJHL54013131301805549
2008–09Camrose KodiaksAJHL57821292201104439
2009–10 U. of North Dakota WCHA 4303387
2010–11 U. of North DakotaWCHA3708849
2011–12 U. of North DakotaWCHA4225775
2012–13 U. of North DakotaWCHA4121113116
2012–13 Toronto Marlies AHL 20000
2013–14 Toronto MarliesAHL570999690118
2014–15 Toronto MarliesAHL583474740116
2014–15 Toronto Maple Leafs NHL 1202212
2015–16 Manitoba Moose AHL721141586
2016–17 Albany Devils AHL63055100
2017–18 Rochester Americans AHL540887320112
2018–19 Rochester AmericansAHL6637109030004
2019–20 Rochester AmericansAHL4126854
2020–21 EHC München DEL 38210122820222
2021–22 EHC MünchenDEL2604417900020
2022–23 EC Red Bull Salzburg ICEHL 42156661605512
2023–24 EHC MünchenDEL4103366901112
NHL totals1202212

References

  1. "Buffalo Sabres at Toronto Maple Leafs 3/11/15". NHL.com. March 11, 2015. Archived from the original on March 14, 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.[ permanent dead link ]
  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. Archived from the original on 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. "Devils complete 2024/25 roster".
  9. "Skate slice a small setback for Winnipeg Jets' Andrew MacWilliam". Winnipeg Sun . Postmedia Network. September 26, 2015. Retrieved July 8, 2016.