Thursday, November 24, 2022

Roadrunners Sign Ex Viper Forward Tufto:

The American Hockey League Tucson Roadrunners have signed

former Vernon Vipers forward Odeen Tufto.

Here is the press release from the Tucson Roadrunners website,


Tufto split the 2021-22 season between the ECHL Orlando Solar Bears & American Hockey League Syracuse Crunch. The Tampa Bay Lightning decided in July 2022 not to make a qualifying offer to Tufto who was a restricted free agent.

Tufto played four seasons at Quinnipiac University from 2017-2021 before signing his first professional contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning March 31st 2021. The Lightning assigned Tufto to the American Hockey League Syracuse Crunch after his college season ended in 2021. Tufto has yet to play for the Lightning.

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 Fargo, Tri-City & Sioux City before committing to Quinnipiac University for the 2017-18 season.

Odeen Tufto's Player Profile:

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