Sam Ruffin has tallied 10 points in 36 regular-season games for the Fuel.
The Adirondack Thunder, proud ECHL affiliate of the New Jersey Devils and Utica Comets of the American Hockey League, have announced that the club has acquired forward Sam Ruffin from the Indy Fuel in exchange for Future Considerations.
Ruffin, 26, has played 10 games this season with the ECHL’s Indy Fuel. In 36 total regular-season games with the Fuel, the Westfield, Ind. native has totaled two goals and eight assists for 10 points.
Prior to beginning his professional career, the right-shooting forward played four years of collegiate hockey at NCAA (D3) Adrian College. He helped lead the Bulldogs to three NCHA Championships and an NCAA Championship in 2021-22.
During the NCAA Championship run, Ruffin was named Tournament MVP. In a total of 103 games with Adrian College, Ruffin recorded 50 goals and 86 assists for 136 points and was named to the NCHA All-Conference Team and AHCA Second Team All-American in two of the four years.
Prior to college, Ruffin was a member of the 2017-18 North American Hockey League regular-season champions Fairbanks Ice Dogs. He recorded 57 points (20-37-57) in 57 regular-season games at the junior level, and 10 points (4-6-10) during the post-season.
The Thunder return home Friday to host the Norfolk Admirals. Fans can enjoy $3 Labatt Blue Light on the courtesy of Saratoga Eagle.