December 9, 2021

18U defenseman Ryan Williams has signed a tender with the North American Hockey League's Janesville Jets for the 2022-23 season. 

A well-rounded, smooth skating defenseman with a physical presence, Williams tallied 8 goals and 30 points in 58 games last season and helped lead the AAA Blue Jackets to a Mid-Am district championship and berth in the National Tournament. 

Through his first 30 games in the 2021-22 season, Williams has found the back of the net 6 times and totaled 22 points.

Celebrating its 47th season in 2021-22, the NAHL, the only USA Hockey-sanctioned Tier II Junior league boasting 29 teams in 17 states from across North America. The NAHL is part of the USA Hockey National Junior Development Model, which includes the USHL and the US National Team Development Program. The NAHL works closely with NCAA College Hockey, the NHL, the USHL, and USA Hockey's National Development Program in order best serve as an imperative piece in the development system for collegiate and professional hockey.