Andrew MacDonald is a former professional ice hockey player who played as a defenseman. He was born on September 7, 1986, in Judique, Nova Scotia, Canada. MacDonald began his hockey career in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) with the Moncton Wildcats in 2003. He played for the Wildcats for three seasons, from 2003 to 2006, and was named the team's best defenseman in his final season.
In 2006, MacDonald was signed as an undrafted free agent by the New York Islanders. He spent the next few seasons playing for the Islanders' minor league affiliates, the Bridgeport Sound Tigers and Utah Grizzlies. MacDonald made his NHL debut with the Islanders in 2009 and played in 48 games in his rookie season.
Over the next few seasons, MacDonald established himself as a reliable defenseman for the Islanders. He played in over 200 games for the team and was known for his shot-blocking abilities and strong defensive play. MacDonald was also a key contributor on the Islanders' penalty kill unit.
In 2014, MacDonald was traded to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for Matt Mangene, a third-round draft pick, and a second-round draft pick. MacDonald played for the Flyers for four seasons, from 2014 to 2018. He was a regular in the Flyers' lineup and played in over 200 games for the team.
In 2018, MacDonald was placed on waivers by the Flyers and was subsequently sent down to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, the team's AHL affiliate. He played in 47 games for the Phantoms before being recalled by the Flyers in March 2019. MacDonald played in the final eight games of the season for the Flyers before becoming an unrestricted free agent in the offseason.
In August 2019, MacDonald signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Ottawa Senators. He played in 27 games for the Senators' AHL affiliate, the Belleville Senators, before being traded to the Calgary Flames in February 2020. MacDonald did not play any games for the Flames and became an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season.
Overall, Andrew MacDonald played in 586 NHL games over the course of his career, scoring 28 goals and 109 assists for a total of 137 points. He was known for his strong defensive play and shot-blocking abilities and was a reliable presence on the penalty kill. While he never won any major awards or championships, MacDonald had a successful career as a dependable defenseman in the NHL.
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