Ryan Patrick Kuffner (born June 12, 1996) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently an unrestricted free agent.

Ryan Kuffner played parts of three season for the Gloucester Rangers of the Central Canada Hockey League (CCHL) from 2013 to 2015, where he recorded 115 points in 101 games.

[1] During the 2014–15 season, Kuffner recorded 33 goals and 37 assists in 49 games, and helped lead the Rangers to their first CCHL playoff appearance.

[3] During the 2016–17 season, he recorded 19 goals and 17 assists in 34 games, leading the team in scoring with 36 points.

[2] During the 2017–18 season, he recorded 29 goals and 23 assists in 36 games, ranking second on the team in scoring with 52 points.

He became the first player in Princeton program history to earn two All-America honors since the award was created in 1947–48.

[13] On March 12, 2019, Kuffner signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Detroit Red Wings.

[14] He made his NHL debut on March 16, in a game against the New York Islanders, playing on the third line along with Frans Nielsen and Thomas Vanek.

[15] During the 2019–20 season, Kuffner was assigned to Red Wings' AHL affiliate, the Grand Rapids Griffins.