Monday, April 5, 2021

Tampa Bay Lightning Sign Ex Vernon Viper Tufto:

The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed former Vernon Vipers forward Odeen

Tufto.

Here is the press release from the Tampa Bay Lightning website,

Lightning sign college free agent forward Odeen Tufto (nhl.com)

Here is the press release from the Quinnipiac Bobcats website,

Tufto Signs One-Year Deal with NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning - Quinnipiac University Athletics (gobobcats.com)

Tufto is in his fourth season at Quinnipiac University and the first as the Bobcats captain. In 29 games this season, Tufto has (8-goals-39-assists-47-points).

Tufto played one season in Vernon with the 2015-16 Vernon Vipers. In 57 games with the Vipers, Tufto collected (25-goals-40-assists-65-points). Tufto left the Vipers after one season for the United States Hockey League. Tufto played one season in the USHL with three teams (Fargo, Tri-City & Sioux City) before committing to Quinnipiac University for the 2017-18 season.

Odeen Tufto's Player Profile:

Odeen Tufto - Elite Prospects

1 comment:

vipersdiehardfan said...

Wow! Congrats to Odeen for his hard work and an incredible season this year! Great to see! All the best in chasing your dream! Were all cheering loud and proud back in Vernon!