Tom Willander

Swedish defender with good size. Not flashy but solid in all phases. Plays a two way game. There is room to add muscle. He displays four way mobility, and plays a safe and mistake free game in his zone. has size and will make effective plays with the puck. Has a bit of puck handling skills and will carry the biscuit in the neutral zone if the occasion arises. He is aware defensively, with his head on a swivel. He is patient with the puck, and won't throw it away forcing things;he waits for something to develop. Has a solid physique (with room to add muscle) and battles hard along the wall and in the corners for loose pucks.  Lays the body on the attackers in front of the net. A passionate player He is under-rated because of the strong Swedish defensive corps. he plays with.

                                                         --Bill Płaczek--