The Lightning signed left wing Alex Hutchings to a standard, three-year entry-level contract today, Vice President and GM Steve Yzerman announced. Hutchings played in 68 games with the Barrie Colts of the OHL last season, recording 47 goals and 81 points. He ranked second on the Colts in goals and points. Hutchings was tied for fourth in the OHL for goals. Hutchings, 19, was drafted by the Lightning in the fourth round, 93rd overall, of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. He will be participating in the Traverse City Prospects Tournament, which gets under way tomorrow with the first scheduled practice.