Career
He is currently an assistant coach for the New York Rangers. Williams was named Assistant Coach, Video on August 12, 2008. Prior to joining Saint John's, Williams served in a number of coaching capacities including Head Coaching duties with the Kansas City Outlaws of the United Hockey League and Assistant Coach of the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks of the American Hockey League.
The Labrador City, Newfoundland native played 11 seasons in the American Hockey League and International Hockey League, highlighted by a two-game call up to the National Hockey League with the Los Angeles Kings in the 1992-1993 season.
With his appointment, Williams becomes the first Newfoundland-native to serve in an National Hockey League coaching position in League history.