2012-13
Splitting time in goal with fellow freshman Ryan McKay, he has compiled a record of 12-5-3 in 21 appearances ... owner of a .924 save percentage and a 1.94 goals-against average ... started his first game against Colgate (10/13), leading the team to a 5-1 victory ... had a nine-game unbeaten streak (6-0-3) from 11/3-12/28 ... is a perfect 7-7 on stopping shootout attempts ... had a career-high 37 saves against Michigan (10/27) ... recorded his first career shutout Nov. 17 against Michigan State and recorded a second whitewash Dec. 28 against Ohio State ... awarded the CCHA Gongshow Rookie of the Week from the week of 11/12-11/18.

Prior to Miami
Played two seasons in the USHL with the Waterloo Black Hawks and the Sioux Falls Stampede ... suited up for Waterloo in 2010-11, playing in 20 games, while helping the Black Hawks make the playoffs ... started 2011-12 with Waterloo, again appearing in 20 contests before joining Sioux Falls, where he finished the season playing in 12 games ... selected to the 2012 USHL Top Prospects Game ... represented Team USA at the 2010 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament in the Czech Republic and Slovakia with teammate Sean Kuraly, as they helped the U.S. win the silver medal ... also played for Team USA at the 2009 U-17 Five Nations Cup in Germany and went 2-0 in net.

Personal
Born on June 7, 1993 in McLean, Va. ... son of Rosie Oakley and Jim Williams ... full name is James Richard Williams IV ... volunteered at local church working with kids with disabilities ... enjoys golf, the NHL and watching hockey ... undecided on major but looking to go into finance.

CAREER STATS (As of Mar. 25, 2013)

  OFFENSE               GP    G    A  Pts Shots Shot% Pen-Min   +/- PPG SHG GWG
  2012................  21    0    0    0     0  .000   2-4       0   0   0   0
  TOTAL...............  21    0    0    0     0  .000   2-4       0   0   0   0

  GOALIE                GP-GS   Minutes    GA  GaAvg Saves SvPct   W   L   T Sho PPG SHG
  2012................  21-19   1234:55    40   1.94   483  .924  12   5   3   2  14   0
  TOTAL...............  21-19   1234:55    40   1.94   483  .924  12   5   3   2  14   0

SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:
Saves: 37, at Michigan, Oct 27, 2012
Penalties: 1, vs Ohio State, Dec 28, 2012 ; Northern Michigan, Nov 10, 2012
Penalty minutes: 2, vs Ohio State, Dec 28, 2012 ; Northern Michigan, Nov 10, 2012