gorrillaunit18
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was he actually born in the U.S? b/c i read an article and it said that he was born in BC. I know he play for the NTDP program, but was he really born there? or was it just a mistake? thanks
was he actually born in the U.S? b/c i read an article and it said that he was born in BC. I know he play for the NTDP program, but was he really born there? or was it just a mistake? thanks
hmmm..I'm not totally sure, but I believe there is another BC in the USA...or maybe it is another vancouver? I don't remember...but it has something to do with british columbia..
Born Apr 18 1988 -- Aurora, IL
from Illinois....signed with Wisconsin...left because of little to no playing time. really has not lived up to hopes so far since being drafted.
Since we're using the Hockey's Future website, here's the latest they have on Williams. (Ryan Miller, 04/21/2007)
"6’5, 220 lbs. DOB: Apr. 18, 1988 – Montgomery, Illinois
Acquired: 2nd Round, 51st Overall 2006
After leaving the Wisconsin Badgers after one game over concerns about playing time, Nigel Williams proved to be a physical defenseman who could contribute consistently on offense with the Saginaw Spirit of the OHL. In just 46 games with the Spirit, Williams contributed 17 goals and 19 assists for 36 points, including a hat trick on Dec. 16.
Williams showed his physical side, and also displayed judgment beyond his years, only taking 92 penalty minutes, averaging just under two penalty minutes per game. Williams also proved to be a steady power-play contributor, scoring 12 goals with a man advantage in 2006-07.
For a player in his first season in the OHL, Williams had a strong season, demonstrating a solid all-around game, and using his size effectively. Williams established himself on a team that had good depth on defense when the season began.
At age 18, Williams proved this season that he is well suited to playing in the OHL, and was made excellent contributions on offense, defense, and special teams. His physical play and positioning will continue to improve now that he has a regular home and satisfactory ice time in Saginaw."
It seems to me that his first season could be considered a reasonable success. Yes, he does have some issues with his assignments and is still somewhat raw, but 36 points in 46 games while starting in a new league halfway through the season at least shows some potential. He'll have another year to learn how to be a better technical defenseman, but you can't teach talent and he has that.