Junior (2022-23): Appeared in 20 games for the Lakers... Posted one goal and three assists for four points... Assisted on the opening goal in the Lakers' 4-1 victory over Ferris State on Jan. 14... Scored his first goal of the season against Bemidji State on Jan. 27... Named to the 2023 CCHA All-Academic Team.

Sophomore (2021-22): Played in 19 games for the Lakers… Posted one goal and one assist for two points… Set new career highs in goals (1), assists (1), and points (2)... Scored his first career goal in the team’s 5-1 win at St. Thomas on Feb. 19… Recorded his first career point in the team’s 6-1 win at No. 20 Northern Michigan on Jan. 28.

Freshman (2020-21): Played in three games for the Lakers… Made his collegiate debut on Nov. 22 against Michigan Tech. 

High School/Juniors: Played two seasons of junior hockey (2018-20) in the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) for the Nanaimo Clippers… Coached by Darren Naylor… Posted 55 points (15G, 40A) in 53 games played during his rookie season with the Clippers in 2018-19… Received the team’s Most Exciting Player award, Most Valuable Forward award, and Most Popular Player award… Played 58 games for Nanaimo during the 2019-20 season, posting 31 points (10G, 21A).

Personal: Son of Jason and Jodi Williams… Has two brothers, Connor and Cooper… Born in South Lyon, Mich.... A 2018 graduate of South Lyon High School in South Lyon, Mich… Played lacrosse in high school… Hobbies include playing roller hockey, lacrosse, football, baseball and soccer... Majoring in business.

Head Coach Damon Whitten on what Tyler will bring to the Lakers: “Tyler is a quick and shifty forward with good offensive instincts coming in from Naniamo of the BCHL. The South Lyon, MI native made some game changing plays at the junior level.  He competes hard and we are excited to add him to this year’s freshman class.”