Lightning Add Forward J.T. Brown

[Thrillhouse]

TAMPA BAY – The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed forward J.T. Brown to a two-year contract that runs through the 2012-13 season, Vice President and General Manager Steve Yzerman announced today.

“We are pleased to announce JT’s signing with the Lightning this evening,” said Yzerman. “He has all the top characteristics we look for in a player, including high skill and compete levels. We’re glad he chose to play for the Lightning and we look forward to getting him in the lineup as quickly as possible.”

Brown, 21, played in 39 games with the University of Minnesota-Duluth this season, recording 24 goals and 47 points to go along with 59 penalty minutes. The 5-foot-10, 170-pound forward ranked first on Minnesota-Duluth in goals and third in points. Brown ranked tied for sixth in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) in points. The sophomore was also named to the All-WCHA First Team this season.

“I am excited about this opportunity to come to Tampa Bay and play for the Lightning,” said Brown. “I see the organization as a great fit for me and although I had a tough decision to make, I definitely feel it was the right one. I can’t wait to get started.”

The Burnsville, Minnesota native has skated in 81 career games with the Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs over the past two seasons, collecting 40 goals and 84 points to go along with 109 penalty minutes. Last season, Brown was a member of the Bulldogs team that captured the 2011 Frozen Four Championship, being named the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player.

Brown looks to join the Lightning later this week and he most likely will see action for the team this season.

[dodge8954]

Wish I knew more about the guy

[rondo]

Originally Posted by dodge8954

Wish I knew more about the guy

Kids pretty solid. Yzermans comments are very accurate. I have seen him live 3 or 4 times and really liked him. He will never be a star but I do expect him at some point to be a regular in the NHL.

Of note he is the son of former Minnestoa Viking running back ted brown. Now you know a little more about him.

[bigty]

Originally Posted by rondo

Kids pretty solid. Yzermans comments are very accurate. I have seen him live 3 or 4 times and really liked him. He will never be a star but I do expect him at some point to be a regular in the NHL.

Of note he is the son of former Minnestoa Viking running back ted brown. Now you know a little more about him.

He didn't produce on the point sheet but he played fantastic during his stint. Should get a serious look for a roster spot next fall.