Ufko began his collegiate career for UMass during the 2021–22 season. During his freshman year he recorded five goals and 26 assists in 37 games. His 26 assists tied for the national lead among rookie defensemen in assists, and his 39 points ranked third among rookie defensemen. He led Hockey East in conference play with 19 assists in 24 games. Following the season he was named to the All-Hockey East Rookie Team. During the 2022–23 season, in his sophomore year, he recorded eight goals and 16 assists in 32 games. He ranked third on the team in scoring with 24 points and led the team in blocks with 48. Following the season he was named to the All-Hockey East Second Team.[1]
On September 11, 2023, he was named a co-captain for the Minutemen.[2] During the 2023–24 season, in his junior year, he recorded ten goals and 16 assists in 37 games. He ranked third on the team in scoring with 26 points and led the team in blocks with 55. His six power-play goals and six game winning goals tied a program single-season record. Following the season he won the Len Ceglarski Award and was named to the All-Hockey East First Team and named AHCA East First Team All-American.[3] He was also named a finalist for the Hockey East Player of the Year and a New England Men's Division I All-Star.[4]
He finished his collegiate career at UMass with 23 goals and 58 assists in 106 games.[5]
Professional
On March 29, 2024, Ufko signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Nashville Predators.[6]
