The 33-year-old forward has signed a one-year contract with the Edmonton Oilers' AHL affiliate, which will last until the end of the 2014/15 season.
During his two seasons with HC Ambrì-Piotta, he has scored 67 points (34 goals, 33 assists) in 84 games. Williams spent most of his career in North America, playing in the NHL (482 games, 230 points) and in the AHL (280 games, 237 points) for various organisations, lastly for the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins back in the 2011/12 season.
My family and I are very excited and looking forward to joining @okcbarons for the 2014/2015 hockey season. #ahl
— Jason Williams (@jason__willy) July 25, 2014