September 1, 2011

Williams Heads to Bakersfield

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - The Bakersfield Condors and Head Coach Matt O'Dette announced the signing of former Colgate standout Jason Williams for the 2011-12 campaign.

Williams, 25, split his rookie season last year between the Arizona Sundogs and the Bloomington Prairie Thunder, who acquired him at the Central Hockey League trade deadline. The Colgate grad compiled 15 goals and 33 points in 69 games, placing 6th in the CHL in rookie scoring. The Plattsburgh, New York native added a goal in two playoff games with Bloomington. In his college career, Williams posted 62 points (26g-36a) in 153 games.

"I'm really excited," said Williams. "My goal when I came out of college was to get an ECHL deal, and I'm really looking forward to this season. I know a few players (former college teammate Liam Huculak and friend Shawn Weller) that played there and they had great things to say about the town and the fans. I'm just hoping to play well, have a good season and go on a long playoff run."

What O'Dette says: 

"Jason had a good season last year in the Central Hockey League. He had a very good college career and can play both ends of the ice. He's a good role player that's going to be a good contributor for us."