Tom Willander

Tom Willander (born 9 February 2005) is a Swedish professional ice hockey player who is a defenceman for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League (NHL). Willander was drafted 11th overall by the Canucks in the 2023 NHL entry draft. Prior to joining Boston University, Willander played for Rögle BK in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL).

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. 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.

On 15 May 2025, Willander signalled the conclusion of his collegiate career following his sophomore season by signing a three-year, entry-level contract with the Vancouver Canucks.

Willander played his first NHL game against the New York Rangers on October 28, 2025. On December 6, 2025, Willander scored his first NHL goal against the Minnesota Wild, tying the game at 1–1. The Vancouver Canucks ultimately won the game 4–2.

International play

Willander represented Sweden at the 2024 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships and won a silver medal.

Career statistics Regular season and playoffs Regular seasonPlayoffs 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 — — — — — 2024–25 Boston University HE 39 2 22 24 8 — — — — — 2025–26 Abbotsford Canucks AHL 5 1 1 2 0 — — — — — 2025–26 Vancouver Canucks NHL 70 5 16 21 28 — — — — — SHL totals 2 0 0 0 0 — — — — — NHL totals 70 5 16 21 28 — — — — —

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 2025 Sweden WJC 4th 7 2 3 5 8 Junior totals 26 6 12 18 41

Awards and honors Award Year College All-Hockey East Second Team2024, 2025