UND Freshman Connor Davis Has Four Points in Five Games

Connor Davis has recorded four points in his first five college games.

The University of North Dakota forward, who hails from Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec, sat down with the Herald this week in Austin, Texas, to discuss his new role on the team. Davis, a freshman, described the transition from junior hockey to the NCAA as a realization of a long-held goal.

Davis noted that while most players in Quebec head to the QMJHL, his family prioritized academics. He attended prep school, which exposed him to college options. He stated that North Dakota was always at the top of his list and that the program reaching out to him last year felt like a dream come true.

His path to the ice began with his older brother. Davis said he initially just wanted to learn to skate, following in his brother's footsteps. He added that he played house league soccer during the summer to maintain his stamina and intensity between hockey seasons.

Davis, who grew up in Montreal and attended private school, is fluent in both English and French. He explained that speaking French was necessary to survive playing hockey in Quebec. He cited Clayton Keller as his primary influence, having watched Keller play for the NTDP and Boston University and building his own game around Keller's style.

Off the ice, Davis keeps a simple routine. He takes naps between 15 and 30 minutes before games. He also enjoys cooking, often trying to create dishes better than his parents. His parents make a Jamaican dish called ackee and saltfish or jerk chicken, which he considers some of the best food they prepare.

Davis mentioned that he visited Harry's in Grand Forks last weekend with his billet family and found the meal amazing. He also recalled playing outdoor hockey in his family's backyard as a favorite childhood memory, noting how hard his parents worked to build the rink. He said his dream vacation spot is Greece, where he has friends with family there.

When asked about his favorite goal, Davis pointed to one he scored at UND. He said he had watched that spot in the stadium and always hoped to play there one day, making the actual experience the best feeling ever.