10. 11. 2025

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Zmajem se je pridružil izkušeni branilec Andrew MacWilliam

Po dobrem začetku sezone in šestnajstih odigranih tekmah hokejski klub Olimpija Ljubljana zaseda drugo mesto na lestvici mednarodne lige ICE.

Ker je klub za nadaljevanje tekmovanja želel okrepiti obrambne vrste, se bo zmajem v tem tednu pridružil izkušeni branilec Andrew MacWilliam.

Robustni kanadski branilec, znan po svoji fizični in obrambno naravnani igri, je po uspešnem nastopanju v mladinskih ligah svojo kariero nadaljeval na univerzi Severne Dakote, kjer je bil v svoji zadnji sezoni tudi kapetan moštva. Na naboru lige NHL ga je izbralo moštvo Toronto Maple Leafs, za katero je v najmočnejši hokejski ligi na svetu zbral dvanajst nastopov.
Pred selitvijo v Evropo je osem sezon igral v ligi AHL, nato pa tri sezone branil barve moštva EHC München v najmočnejši nemški ligi DEL. V sezoni sezoni 2022/23 je nastopal v ligi ICE za ekipo RB Salzburg, lani pa je bil član ekipe Cardiff Devils.

Anže Ulčar, direktor HKO:  “Želeli smo okrepiti in stabilizirati igro v obrambi. Kljub zmagam in visoki uvrstitvi po tretjini sezone menimo, da prejemamo preveliko število zadetkov, obenem pa smo želeli pripeljati igralca, ki v obrambni tretjini in pred golom odigra fizično in odločno. Andrew je točno tak tip igralca. Poleg tega pozna stil igre, ki ga goji trener Cooper in v tem pogledu ne bo imel težav s prilagoditvijo.”

Fotografija: Cardiff Devils – James Assinder

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10. 11. 2025

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Zmajem se je pridružil izkušeni branilec Andrew MacWilliam

After a strong start to the season and sixteen games played, Hockey Club Olimpija Ljubljana currently sits in second place in the international ICE Hockey League standings.

As the club looked to strengthen its defensive lineup for the continuation of the season, experienced defenseman Andrew MacWilliam will be joining the Dragons this week.

The robust Canadian defenseman, known for his physical and defensively oriented style of play, continued his career at the University of North Dakota after a successful junior career, serving as team captain in his final season. He was selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the NHL Draft and made twelve appearances in the world’s top hockey league.

Before moving to Europe, he played eight seasons in the AHL, followed by three seasons with EHC München in Germany’s top-tier DEL. In the 2022/23 season, he competed in the ICE Hockey League with RB Salzburg, and last year he was a member of the Cardiff Devils.

Anže Ulčar, General Manager of HK Olimpija:

“We wanted to strengthen and stabilize our defensive play. Despite the wins and our high position after a third of the season, we believe we are conceding too many goals. At the same time, we wanted to bring in a player who plays with physicality and decisiveness in the defensive zone and in front of the net. Andrew is exactly that type of player. Moreover, he is already familiar with the playing style of Coach Cooper, so we don’t expect him to have any difficulties adapting.”

Photo: Cardiff Devils – James Assinder

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