The Cincinnati Cyclones announced today that the team has signed defenseman Chays Ruddy to a Standard Player Contract (SPC). Ruddy will wear No. 6 and is available for the 'Clones upcoming home games Wednesday night against Wheeling.

Ruddy, 24, played 49 games during his rookie season, splitting time in the ECHL between Fort Wayne and Kansas City. The Cobourg, Ontario native began the 2022-23 season overseas in Manchester, playing for the EIHL's Storm.   

Chays Ruddy 

Position: Defenseman

Drafted: Undrafted

Age: 24 (12/20/1997)

Born: Cobourg, Ontario

HT: 6'2”  |  WT: 205 lbs

Shoots: Left

• Began season as Alternate Captain for Manchester Storm overseas in the United Kingdom, collecting three assists over 13 games. 

• Started pro career with 32 games in a Fort Wayne Komets jersey last season, then moved to Mavericks. Combined for six assists and 81 penalty minutes through 49 games. 

• Skated in 47 collegiate games over two seasons in Canada with University of Windsor. 

• Spent bulk of his junior hockey tenure with OJHL-Trenton, helping Golden Hawks to a league championship in 2015-16.

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