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, played 10 games with the Indy Fuel of the ECHL this season. In a total of 36 regular season games with the Fuel, the Westfield, Indiana native has totaled two goals and eight assists for 10 points.

Before beginning his professional career, the right-shooting forward played four years of college ice hockey at Adrian College of the NCAA (D3). He helped lead the Bulldogs to three NCHA championships and one NCAA championship in 2021-22.

During the NCAA Championship run, Ruffin was named tournament MVP. In 103 total games with Adrian College, Ruffin recorded 50 goals and 86 assists for 136 points and was named to the NCHA All-Conference Team and the 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 champion Fairbanks Ice Dogs. He scored 57 points (20-37-57) in 57 regular season games as a junior and 10 points (4-6-10) in the postseason.

The Thunder return home to host the Norfolk Admirals on Friday. Fans can enjoy $3 Labatt Blue Light courtesy of the Saratoga Eagle.