On Tuesday, the Reading Royals acquired forward Alec Butcher from the Rapid City Rush for Future Considerations. The 28-year-old from Anchorage, Alaska, had 23 goals and 30 assists (53 points) in 69 games for the Rush last season. In addition, Butcher scored one goal and four assists (5 points) in 11 playoff games.
Alec Butcher played for the Kenai River Brown Bears (NAHL) for two seasons with 34 goals and 62 assists (96 points) in 101 games. In addition, Butcher scored three goals and six assists (9 points) in ten games.
Collegiately, Butcher played three seasons at Sacred Heart University (2014-16) with eight goals and 31 assists (39 points) in 79 games. Then, he transferred to the University of Alaska-Anchorage for his senior season with eight goals and five assists (13 points) in 16 games.
After his collegiate career ended, Butcher signed with the Wheeling Nailers, scoring 27 goals and 25 assists (52 points) in two seasons. Butcher did not play in the 2020-21 season and signed with the Rapid City Rush on September 26th, 2021.
