MacWilliam Returns on One-Year AHL Contract
June 19, 2019 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Rochester Americans News Release
Rochester Americans defenseman Andrew MacWilliam
(Rochester Americans)
(Rochester, NY) - Rochester Americans General Manager Randy Sexton announced today that the team has agreed to terms with defenseman Andrew MacWilliam on one-year American Hockey League contract for the 2019-20 season.
MacWilliam, 29, returns for his third season in Rochester after recording 10 points (3+7) and 90 penalty minutes in 66 games with the Amerks in 2018-19. He added one shot in three Calder Cup Playoff appearances.
A native of Calgary, Alberta, MacWilliam has totaled 54 points (7+47) in 372 career AHL outings with Rochester, Albany, Manitoba and Toronto while also adding three assists in 18 postseason contests. MacWilliam made his NHL debut during the 2014-15 season, notching two assists in 12 games for Toronto Maple Leafs, who selected him in the seventh round (188th overall) of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.
Prior to turning pro, the 6-foot-2, 223-pound blueliner played four years at the University of North Dakota (WCHA), where he produced 31 points (4+27) in 163 career games for the Fighting Hawks. As a senior, MacWilliam recorded 13 points (2+11) and was named to the All-WCHA Academic Team while serving as team captain.
Amerks 2019-20 Season Ticket Memberships, which start as low as just $14 per game, are on-sale now. Full-season ticket member benefits include, but are not limited to, Riverside Club VIP Room access with Amerks Alumni, family meet and greet and annual Skate with the Players event, an exclusive preseason Ice Breaker Party and much more. For more information, visit www.amerks.com or call 1-855-GO-AMERKS.
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