William Lockwood (ice hockey)

William Lockwood (born June 20, 1998) is an American professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for the Utica Comets in the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect to the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He played college hockey for the University of Michigan of the Big Ten Conference (B1G). Lockwood was selected by the Canucks in the third round, 64th overall, in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft.

William Lockwood
Born (1998-06-20) June 20, 1998
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, U.S.
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 172 lb (78 kg; 12 st 4 lb)
Position Right wing
Shoots Right
NHL team (P)
Cur. team		 Vancouver Canucks
Utica Comets (AHL)
NHL Draft 64th overall, 2016
Vancouver Canucks
Playing career 2021–present

Playing career

While playing for the US National Team Development Program during the 2015-16 season, Lockwood recorded 16 goals and 39 points in 79 games before he was drafted by the Vancouver Canucks in the NHL Entry Draft.[1] He then played for the University of Michigan, where he earned the Hal Downes Trophy as the team's MVP and Dekers Club Award as the team's top rookie in his freshman year. During the 2019–20 season in his senior year, Lockwood served as team captain where he ranked second on the team in scoring, recording nine goals and 14 assists in 33 games.[2]

Lockwood was selected 64th overall in the third round of the 2016 NHL Entry Draft by the Vancouver Canucks. He was selected higher than projected, with NHL Central Scouting ranking him 108th among North American skaters.[3] On March 19, 2020, Lockwood signed an entry-level contract with the Canucks.[4]

International play
Medal record
Representing  United States
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
2018 United States
World U18 Championships
2016 United States

Lockwood helped Team USA capture bronze at the U18 World Junior in 2016.[5]

Lockwood was selected to the United States under-20 team for the 2018 World Junior Championships in Buffalo, New York,[6] winning bronze. However, during the tournament he was injured and was projected to miss months to recover.[7]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs
Regular season Playoffs
SeasonTeamLeague GPGAPtsPIM GPGAPtsPIM
2014–15U.S. National Development TeamUSHL 35851310 —————
2015–16U.S. National Development TeamUSHL 2033627 —————
2016–17University of MichiganB1G 308122033 —————
2017–18University of MichiganB1G 16471111 —————
2018–19University of MichiganB1G 3616153124 —————
2019–20University of MichiganB1G 339142318 —————
NCAA totals 11537488586 —————

International
Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2014 United States U17 6 2 1 3 0
2016 United States U18 7 1 6 7 0
2018 United States WJC 3 0 0 0 2
Junior totals 16 3 7 10 2

References
  1. Wagner, Daniel. "Canucks reach out to take William Lockwood in third round". Vancouver Courier. Retrieved January 7, 2018.
  2. "Will Lockwood". mgoblue.com. Retrieved April 27, 2018.
  3. Macintyre, Iain. "Iain MacIntyre: Canucks call on Will Lockwood, who 'just had a way about him'". The Vancouver Sun. Retrieved January 7, 2018.
  4. McNeil, Kristy (March 19, 2020). "Lockwood Signs With Vancouver Canucks". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved March 19, 2020.
  5. Halford, Mike. "Q&A with Canucks prospect Will Lockwood, who's off to U.S. world junior camp". The Aethletic. Retrieved January 7, 2018.
  6. Stacy, Mitch. "Three Wolverines named to U.S. roster for world juniors". The Detroit News. Retrieved January 7, 2018.
  7. Wagner, Daniel (January 8, 2018). "REPORT: Will Lockwood could miss 6-9 months after World Junior injury". Vancouver Courier. Retrieved April 27, 2018.
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