Daavettila is returning to Kalamazoo for his first full season with the K-Wings. The native of Howell, Michigan began his tenure with the K-Wings last March earning nearly a point-a-night, Daavettila racked up 18 points (9 goal, 9 assists) in Kalamazoo's final 20 games of the season. Daavettila recorded his first goal in his professional career on 03/06/09 versus the Flint Generals. Trent went on a multiple four-game point streaks from 03/06/09-03/11/09 and 04/04/09-04/10/09.

Starting his season in June, Daavettila participated in the New York Rangers Prospect Development Camp at the Madison Square Garden Training Center. The rookie forward was one of 26 players that attended the week-long camp.

After spending three years of junior hockey with the Portage Lake Pioneers of the Great Lakes Hockey League, Daavettila began his pro career with the Flint Generals. In three seasons with the Pioneers, Daavettila recorded 99 points (53 goals, 46 assists).