Davis returns to Rush

RAPID CITY, S.D. — The Rapid City Rush, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Calgary Flames, announced the return of forward Brett Davis for the 2024-25 season.

The Rush acquired Davis in a trade that sent forward Jimmy Soper to the Florida Everblades on March 5 last season. Davis flourished with Rapid City, putting up 12 points in 17 games as one of the team’s hottest players down the stretch.

Davis, 25, came to the ECHL after two strong seasons at the University of Manitoba, during which he produced over a point-per-game. With 29 points in 23 games during his final season, Davis was the Bisons’ top scorer. He led the team in goals as a first-year player the year prior.

The Oakbank, Manitoba native brings substantial major junior hockey experience with over 300 Western Hockey League games played and 200 total points amassed. In addition to his on-ice success, Davis served as an alternate captain in the WHL twice.

Davis is a 2017 sixth-round draft pick of the Dallas Stars and suited up for them at the 2018 NHL Prospect Tournament. He has five games of American Hockey League experience with the Manitoba Moose in 2021.