Andrew MacWilliam

Andrew Jay MacWilliam (born March 25, 1990) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently playing with HK Olimpija Ljubljana of the ICE Hockey League (ICEHL).

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. 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. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 2023–24 EHC München DEL 4103366 901112 NHL totals 12 0 2 2 12 — — — — —