The Lightning have signed forward J.T. Brown to a two-year contract that runs through the 2012-13 season, Vice President and GM 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 U. of Minnesota-Duluth this season, recording 24 goals and 47 points to go along with 59 penalty minutes. The 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.