GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Grand Rapids Griffins have signed forward Mathew Santos to a standard player’s contract for the 2016-17 season.

Santos, 21, has spent the last four seasons competing for the North Bay (Brampton) Battalion of the Ontario Hockey League. The 2015-16 season proved to be the most productive for the 6-foot, 209-pound forward as his 69 points (29-40—69), 29 goals and plus-29 rating all ranked second on the team. Santos’ seven shorthanded goals placed fourth in the league.

Santos also appeared in 11 games in the 2016 playoffs for North Bay, registering five goals and six assists as the Battalion advanced to the second round.

A native of Etobicoke, Ontario, Santos has played in 251 games for the Battalion since 2012, accumulating 127 points (53-74—127) and 186 penalty minutes. In 53 career playoff contests, he has totaled 23 points (13-10—23).

The Griffins will continue their quest for the Calder Cup by facing the Lake Erie Monsters in the Central Division Finals. Game 1 is set for Thursday, May 5 at 7 p.m. at Quicken Loans Arena.

Tickets for Games 3 (May 8), 4 (May 10) and 6 (May 16) of the division finals at Van Andel Arena are available at all Star Tickets locations, including The Zone, online through griffinshockey.com, by phone through Star Tickets at (800) 585-3737, or via the Griffins app for iPhone or Android.

Available for all playoff home games, Playoff 4-Packs include four or more tickets at a savings of $3 per ticket plus no service fees. To purchase a Playoff 4-Pack, visit griffinshockey.com/playoffs or call (616) 774-4585 ext. 2.

Fans who want to experience every Griffins game at Van Andel Arena during the 2016 Calder Cup Playoffs can purchase a Griffins Playoff Pass. Enjoy the same great seat at significant savings plus the convenience of the “pay-as-we-play” method of payment. To reserve your Griffins Playoff Pass, please call (616) 774-4585 ext. 2.

Continuing a postseason tradition, the Griffins are offering $2 beers and $2 hot dogs for all home playoff games for two hours after the doors open, while supplies last. In addition, 2,500 fans will receive Griffins playoff rally towels during the second round, compliments of Auto Value Parts Stores.