Gulls Sign Dudley’s Ex-Teammate to Deal

Lindy Ruff, a 12-year NHL veteran, has agreed to terms to play for the Gulls this season, Don Waddell, the Gulls’ vice president/general manager, said Monday.

Ruff, 32, played nine seasons with the Buffalo Sabres and three with the New York Rangers, accumulating 105 goals and 195 assists in 691 games as a defenseman and left wing. He was also the Sabres’ captain for six seasons and skated alongside Gulls Coach Rick Dudley for two of those.

“Lindy was always the leader in Buffalo, both on the ice and in the dressing room,” Dudley said. “He loves to play and loves to win, and he has a marked effect on his teammates. He’s definitely a big addition to the Gulls’ hockey club.”

Said Waddell: “(Ruff) is the type of player who will help our younger guys. He’s really a great pick-up for us.”

Ruff became the 11th player signed by the Gulls for the 1992-93 IHL season. The Gulls’ first game is Oct. 9 against Salt Lake at the San Diego Sports Arena.

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL

San Diego State has been picked to finish fourth in the Western Athletic Conference in a poll of WAC coaches behind Brigham Young (first), defending champion New Mexico (second) and newcomer Fresno State (third). The Aztecs finished third in the WAC last year at 8-4 (18-13 overall).

SDSU opens its season Sept. 2 in the San Diego City Championships at the University of San Diego. The tournament also involves USD, UC San Diego and Point Loma Nazarene.

JUNIOR GOLF

Michael Aubry (boys 11-12 division), Melissa Dixon (girls 11-12), Edward Fajardo (boys 10-under) and Sarah Kruer (girls 10-under) won titles in the Dorie Anderson Memorial Tournament at Sun Valley Fairways in La Mesa.