DULUTH, Minn. (csssaints.com) – St. Scholastica Head Men's Hockey Coach Kevin Moore announced that former CSS captain Dave Williams has been named the program's new assistant coach.
 
Williams played for the Saints from 2011-15 where he was named to the Northern Collegiate Hockey Association (NCHA) All-Rookie Team in 2012. He was named the team's Best Defensive Player in 2012-13 and was named assistant captain in 2013-14. He was elevated to captain for the 2014-15 season.
 
The Okotoks, Alberta native finished third on the team with 23 points his junior season and tied for the team lead with 18 assists his senior season. For his CSS career, Williams finished with 29 goals and 38 assists and 101 career games.
 
"I am thrilled to bring my knowledge of the game, leadership, and experience to the St. Scholastica Men's Hockey Program," exclaimed Williams. "It was always my dream to play college hockey and I am forever grateful that St. Scholastica gave me that opportunity, so now I am beyond excited for the opportunity to give back to the school that gave so much to me."
 
After graduating with a Finance degree from St. Scholastica in 2015, Williams played professionally for three years in the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL). Williams had stints with the Huntsville Havoc and the Evansville Thunderbolts.
 
He was named the Thunderbolts' Most Valuable Player and top forward. He finished his career in 2018 as Evansville's all-time leader in goals (42) and points (91).
 
"I am excited to bring former Captain Dave Williams back home to the St. Scholastica Hockey program," said Coach Moore. "He brings professional hockey experience and a great feel for the modern athlete. His time and development as a student-athlete at CSS will be extremely valuable in recruiting top players to our program. Dave has a keen hockey mind and his insights will be valuable in implementing an up tempo style of play to the Saints this season. His years of professional hockey will help us expand our network when it comes moving our players onto the next level. I am thrilled to have Dave on board to grow our program."