Andrew Jay MacWilliam (born March 25, 1990) is a

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professional

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who is currently playing under contract with

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of the

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(DEL).

Playing career

Chosen in the 7th round of the 2008 Entry Draft (188th overall) by the

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, he would make his NHL debut on March 11, 2015, recording 1 point in a 4–3 Toronto victory over the

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. 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

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. 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

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. 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

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, affiliate to the

. With the following 2020–21 North American season delayed due to the

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, 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

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season. After two seasons in the DEL, MacWilliam left Germany and joined the neighbouring ICEHL, by signing a contract within the Red Bull sponsorship of

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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.

Personal

Prior to his professional hockey career, MacWilliam attended the

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, where he also played hockey and was honoured as captain in his senior year. He graduated with a degree in Business Management.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:MacWilliam, Andrew 1990 births Albany Devils players Camrose Kodiaks players Canadian ice hockey players Canadian ice hockey defencemen Living people Manitoba Moose players EHC München players North Dakota Fighting Hawks men's ice hockey players EC Red Bull Salzburg players Rochester Americans players Ice hockey people from Calgary Toronto Maple Leafs draft picks Toronto Maple Leafs players Toronto Marlies players