GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Grand Rapids Griffins have signed forward Jack Barre (BAIR-ree) to a standard player’s contract for the 2016-17 season.

A four-year player for the Dartmouth Big Green (ECAC), Barre, 23, compiled 49 points (19-30—49) and eight penalty minutes in 108 collegiate games. The 6-foot-2, 215-pound forward enjoyed a breakout senior season in 2015-16 and was named the team MVP after leading the Big Green with 12 goals, 14 assists, 26 points and a plus-18 rating in 29 games. Barre was named the ECAC Player of the Week on Jan. 19, 2016 and was also honored as a 2016 All-Ivy League First Team selection.

Prior to his collegiate career, the Fairfield, Conn., native played the 2011-12 season with Jersey (EJHL) and registered 41 points (16-25—41) in 35 games.

The Griffins will begin the home portion of their 2016-17 season with Opening Night presented by Huntington Bank on Friday, Oct. 14 at Van Andel Arena. Additional home dates confirmed by the American Hockey League include Dec. 31, Jan. 7, Jan. 21, Feb. 4 and Feb. 25.

Single-game tickets will go on sale to the public in September. Fans can secure their full-season, select-season or group ticket packages by calling (616) 774-4585 ext. 2 or visit griffinshockey.com for more information.

JACK BARRE * Forward

Height: 6’2" Weight: 215 Shoots: Right Born: 3/31/93 in Fairfield, Conn.