William Nylander might be in his early twenties, but he’s not a new face in ice hockey. This young and handsome sportsman has done quite well since he ventured into the sport. In 2009, he participated in the Tournoi international de hockey pee-wee de Québec with the minor hockey group of the New York Rangers. In 2013, William won a gold medal while representing Sweden at the 2013 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge. He finished his 2013–14 season with a successful 22-game rookie stint in the SHL, being considered as a possible candidate for SHL Rookie of the Year.
He was selected in the first round, eighth overall, in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. William also showed his incredible skills at the 2015 World Junior Ice Hockey Championship and was named Rookie of the Month in 2016. The 2017-18 season saw William on an 11-game scoring drought, which ended in a overtime goal against the New Jersey Devils. The goal made him the second member of the Maple Leaf to score the only goal in a regular season game in overtime in franchise history.
Keep reading for more information on William Nylander’s personal life, net worth, and more.
Biography of William Nylander
This talented ice hockey star hails from Sweden but was born in Calgary Alberta, Canada. His birthday is May 1, 1996, and he goes by more than three names; William Andrew Michael Junior Nylander Alterius. William spent much of his childhood years in the United States, but spent summers in Sweden where his family eventually moved when he was 14 years old. Her siblings are Daniella, Stephanie, Michelle, Jacquline and Alexander.
In 2014, after making the draft, the Maple Leafs revealed that they had signed him to a three-year entry-level contract. The ice hockey star made his NHL debut on February 29, 2016 when he faced the Tampa Bay Lightning. Although William Nylander was born in Canada, the International Ice Hockey Federation ruled in 2012 that he had the right to represent his home country of Sweden in international play.
His salary and net worth
If you guessed this guy has a six-figure bag to pay annually, then you guessed right! William and the Maple Leafs reportedly ran into trouble reaching an agreement on his new contract for the 2018-19 season, which kept him out of some of their games. While he was away from the games, he went skating in Sweden and Austria.
As fate would have it, they finally reached a consensus before the December 1 deadline and Will was able to strike a six-year, $41.77 million deal with the team. He is believed to have a net worth of $10 million.
Who is his girlfriend?
Many female fans of William Nylander will be happy to know that this beautiful piece is still on the market. He revealed he was single, confirming reports that he has no love life. But then, he’s open to keeping a relationship, so let’s wait and see the lady who manages to steal his heart.
Interesting facts about William
1. Ice hockey lives in its genes
William’s amazing ice hockey skills result from the fact that he is genetically superior when it comes to playing the sport. His father, Michael Nylander, is a retired Calgary Flames ice hockey player, which caused Will to spend much of the early years of his life in the United States. When Will made his Allsvenskan debut in 2013, he did so alongside his father, Michael in Sodertalje SK. His uncle, Peter Nylander was also an ice hockey player.
Did you know that William Nylander’s little brother, Alexander Nylander is the Buffalo Sabers prospect? This guy finished eighth overall in the 2016 NHL Draft. Ice hockey certainly runs in the Nylander family!
2. About his mother
One of Will’s names, Alterius comes from his mother. Her name is Camilla Alterius. Not much has been revealed about him.
3. Height and weight
Avid William Nylander fans won’t be surprised to learn that the hockey star stands as tall as 6ft 0in (183cm). It’s also no secret that he weighs 191 lbs (87 kg).