Andy Andreoff
Andy Andreoff (born May 17, 1991) is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward known for his physical, two-way play style, currently playing for ZSC Lions of the Swiss National League (NL).[1][2] Standing at 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m) and weighing 208 pounds (94 kg), he shoots left and was selected by the Los Angeles Kings in the third round, 80th overall, of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.[1][3] Andreoff began his hockey career in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) with the Oshawa Generals from 2007 to 2012, where he accumulated 207 points (81 goals and 126 assists) in 255 games while establishing himself as a gritty, penalty-drawing forward.[4] After being drafted, he transitioned to professional hockey, spending his early years developing in the American Hockey League (AHL) with affiliates of the Kings and later other teams, including stints with the Manchester Monarchs, Syracuse Crunch, Lehigh Valley Phantoms, and Bridgeport Islanders, where he posted career-high AHL totals of 26 goals and 55 points in 75 games during the 2018–19 season.[5][4] In the National Hockey League (NHL), Andreoff appeared in 188 regular-season games across three teams from 2014 to 2023, recording 27 points (14 goals and 13 assists) and 225 penalty minutes, with his most productive season coming in 2015–16 when he tallied 10 points in 60 games for the Kings.[3] He debuted with the Kings in 2014–15, was traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning organization in 2018 (though he did not play NHL games for them), signed with the Philadelphia Flyers in 2019, and joined the New York Islanders in 2021.[1][3] Following his NHL tenure, Andreoff played two seasons in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) with Sibir Novosibirsk from 2023 to 2025, where he contributed 81 points in 137 games.[6] In July 2025, he signed a two-year contract with ZSC Lions, marking his move to European elite hockey.[6][2]Early life
Family and background
Andy Andreoff was born on May 17, 1991, in Pickering, Ontario, Canada, to his mother, Kathy.[7][1][4][3] He is of Macedonian descent.[8] Andreoff grew up in Pickering, a suburban community north of Toronto known for its emphasis on local sports and family-oriented activities.Youth education and minor hockey
Andy Andreoff grew up in Pickering, Ontario, where he attended Vaughn Willard Public School for his elementary education.[9] During this period, he balanced schooling with the early stages of organized hockey, participating in local minor leagues that emphasized fundamental skill development.[4] As he progressed into his teenage years, Andreoff enrolled at St. Mary Catholic Secondary School in Pickering, continuing his formal education while deepening his involvement in competitive youth sports.[10] There, he showcased his athletic abilities on the school's hockey team, contributing goals in interscholastic games around age 15, which highlighted his emerging talent as a forward.[10] This phase, spanning approximately ages 10 to 16 before his entry into major junior hockey in 2007, focused on building team play and physical presence on the ice. Andreoff's introduction to structured minor hockey came through the Ajax-Pickering Raiders, where he played at the minor midget AAA level in local Ontario leagues.[4] Starting primarily as a left wing, he developed his game in this competitive environment, participating in tournaments and regular-season play that prepared players for higher levels.[11] By 2007, at age 16, Andreoff was recognized as a promising forward on the Raiders' roster, with scouts noting his potential for the Ontario Hockey League draft amid a group of talented teammates.[12] His experiences underscored a progression from recreational play to elite youth competition, fostering discipline and hockey IQ essential for future advancement.[13]Playing career
Junior career
Andy Andreoff commenced his major junior hockey career with the Oshawa Generals of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) after being selected in the fifth round, 90th overall, of the 2007 OHL Priority Selection.[14] In his rookie 2007–08 season, he appeared in 25 games, registering 1 point (0 goals, 1 assist) while accumulating 8 penalty minutes.[15] Over five seasons from 2007 to 2012, Andreoff suited up for 281 regular-season games with the Generals, tallying 207 points (81 goals, 126 assists) and 312 penalty minutes, establishing himself as a reliable energy-line forward.[4] His performance progressed notably after his debut year; in 2008–09, he contributed 25 points (11 goals, 14 assists) in 66 games, followed by a career-high 48 points (15 goals, 33 assists) in 67 games during the 2009–10 season.[15] Andreoff achieved a breakout in 2010–11, notching 75 points (33 goals, 42 assists) in 66 games while serving as an assistant captain, and adding 11 points in 10 playoff contests.[16] During this period, he honed a physical playing style as a 200-pound power forward, emphasizing forechecking and agitation on the energy line.[17] In his final junior year of 2011–12, he recorded 58 points (22 goals, 36 assists) in 57 games and 4 points in 6 playoff games.[15] Prior to joining the OHL, Andreoff gained foundational experience in minor hockey with the Ajax-Pickering Raiders.[4] His strong junior tenure culminated in being chosen by the Los Angeles Kings in the third round, 80th overall, of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft during his final season with Oshawa.[1]Professional career
Andreoff signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Los Angeles Kings on October 12, 2011, following his selection in the third round of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.[18] He made his professional debut that season with the Kings' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Manchester Monarchs, appearing in five games and recording one point.[15] Over the next two seasons, Andreoff established himself in the AHL with Manchester, posting 26 points in 69 games during 2012-13 and 35 points in 76 games in 2013-14, while developing a reputation as a physical, energy forward suited for bottom-six roles and penalty kill duties.[15][19] Andreoff earned his NHL breakthrough in the 2014-15 season, debuting with the Kings on October 14, 2014, against the Edmonton Oilers.[20] He scored his first NHL goal, a game-winner, on March 16, 2015, against the Arizona Coyotes.[21] Over four seasons with the Kings from 2014 to 2018, he appeared in 159 games, contributing 24 points while providing physicality and agitation as a versatile two-way forward.[15] On June 13, 2018, Andreoff was traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for goaltender Peter Budaj.[15] In the 2018-19 season with Tampa Bay's AHL affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch, Andreoff served as an alternate captain and led the team with 55 points in 75 games.[22][15] He signed with the Philadelphia Flyers as a free agent in July 2019, playing 20 NHL games across two seasons (2019-21) with zero goals and one assist, while splitting time with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in the AHL, where he recorded 20 points in 42 games.[15] Andreoff then joined the New York Islanders organization in 2021, appearing in nine NHL games over two seasons (2021-23) with one goal and one assist.[15] His primary contributions came in the AHL with the Bridgeport Islanders, where he posted career-high totals of 42 points in 60 games in 2021-22 and 65 points, including 37 goals, in 69 games in 2022-23.[15][23] Seeking opportunities abroad, Andreoff signed a one-year contract with Sibir Novosibirsk of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) on July 10, 2023, following his unconditional release from the Islanders.[24] He extended for another season in February 2024, playing 130 games over two years (2023-25) and accumulating 77 points as a physical power forward.[15][4] In July 2025, Andreoff signed a two-year contract with the ZSC Lions of the Swiss National League, continuing his professional career in Europe as of November 2025.[6] Throughout his career, Andreoff has totaled 188 NHL games across the Kings, Flyers, and Islanders, emphasizing his evolution into a reliable, hard-hitting contributor in multiple leagues.[15]Career achievements
Awards and honors
During his junior career with the Oshawa Generals in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), Andreoff received the Eric Lindros Trophy as the team's top forward for the 2010-11 season, recognizing his leadership in team scoring with 33 goals and 75 points in 66 games.[25] In the following 2011-12 season, he earned the Generals' President's Award for his overall contributions to the team, finishing tied for third in team scoring with 22 goals and 58 points in 57 games.[26] In the American Hockey League (AHL), Andreoff served as an alternate captain for the Syracuse Crunch during the 2018-19 season, sharing leadership duties with forwards Michael Bournival and Kevin Lynch, and defenseman Cameron Gaunce.[22] He later received the Willie Marshall Award as the AHL's leading goal scorer for the 2022-23 season, tallying 37 goals in 69 games with the Bridgeport Islanders.[27] Andreoff contributed to the Los Angeles Kings' 2014 Stanley Cup championship as a member of the playoff roster with their AHL affiliate, the Manchester Monarchs, serving on the practice squad known as the Black Aces without appearing in postseason games. No major individual awards were recorded in his limited National Hockey League (NHL) appearances across multiple teams.Career statistics
Andy Andreoff's career statistics encompass his junior tenure in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), professional play in the National Hockey League (NHL) and American Hockey League (AHL), as well as stints in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) and Swiss National League (NL). The following tables detail his regular season and playoff performances, organized by league, with career totals included. All data is sourced from EliteProspects.[4]Junior Career (OHL Regular Season)
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-08 | Oshawa Generals | 25 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 2008-09 | Oshawa Generals | 66 | 11 | 14 | 25 | 37 |
| 2009-10 | Oshawa Generals | 67 | 15 | 33 | 48 | 70 |
| 2010-11 | Oshawa Generals | 66 | 33 | 42 | 75 | 109 |
| 2011-12 | Oshawa Generals | 57 | 22 | 36 | 58 | 88 |
| Total | 281 | 81 | 126 | 207 | 312 |
OHL Playoffs
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-09 | Oshawa Generals | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-10 | Oshawa Generals | 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 2010-11 | Oshawa Generals | 6 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| 2011-12 | Oshawa Generals | 9 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 10 |
| Total | 25 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 22 |
NHL Regular Season
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-15 | Los Angeles Kings | 18 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 18 |
| 2015-16 | Los Angeles Kings | 60 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 76 |
| 2016-17 | Los Angeles Kings | 36 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 70 |
| 2017-18 | Los Angeles Kings | 45 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 50 |
| 2019-20 | Philadelphia Flyers | 14 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2020-21 | Philadelphia Flyers | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2021-22 | New York Islanders | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022-23 | New York Islanders | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 188 | 14 | 13 | 27 | 225 |
NHL Playoffs
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | Los Angeles Kings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
AHL Regular Season
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-12 | Manchester Monarchs | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 2012-13 | Manchester Monarchs | 69 | 13 | 13 | 26 | 111 |
| 2013-14 | Manchester Monarchs | 76 | 11 | 24 | 35 | 133 |
| 2014-15 | Manchester Monarchs | 7 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 11 |
| 2018-19 | Syracuse Crunch | 75 | 26 | 29 | 55 | 150 |
| 2019-20 | Lehigh Valley Phantoms | 39 | 11 | 7 | 18 | 35 |
| 2020-21 | Lehigh Valley Phantoms | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 |
| 2021-22 | Bridgeport Islanders | 60 | 18 | 24 | 42 | 57 |
| 2022-23 | Bridgeport Islanders | 69 | 37 | 28 | 65 | 64 |
| Total | 403 | 124 | 130 | 254 | 572 |
AHL Playoffs
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-13 | Manchester Monarchs | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2013-14 | Manchester Monarchs | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-19 | Syracuse Crunch | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 2021-22 | Bridgeport Islanders | 8 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 6 |
| Total | 22 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 10 |
KHL Regular Season
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | Sibir Novosibirsk | 66 | 27 | 12 | 39 | 47 |
| 2024-25 | Sibir Novosibirsk | 64 | 22 | 16 | 38 | 34 |
| Total | 130 | 49 | 28 | 77 | 81 |
KHL Playoffs
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | Sibir Novosibirsk | 7 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| Total | 7 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
Swiss NL Regular Season (as of November 14, 2025)
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | ZSC Lions | 10 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Total | 10 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 |