The Ducks have signed 2008 third-round draft pick Josh Brittain to a three-year, entry-level contract. The 20-year-old left wing split his fourth Ontario Hockey League season between the Barrie Colts and Plymouth Whalers, scored 15 goals and 32 points in 68 games.

Playing alongside potential No. 1 draft pick Tyler Seguin in Plymouth, Brittain had 24 points in 56 games with the Whalers. The 6-foot-5, 217-pound Brittain also had a goal and no assists in nine playoff games for Plymouth.

Here is the review of his season, posted last week on HockeysFuture.com:

In the season when he needed to prove he was worth an NHL contract, Brittain took a step backwards in his development. He was traded early on in the season from Barrie to Plymouth, and was immediately placed on the wing of top 2010 prospect Tyler Seguin. His size and puck control ability could have led to a big offensive season, but Brittain put up just 24 games in 56 with Plymouth — his least productive season in his OHL career.

A few trades that saw Plymouth add Phil McRae (STL) and James Livingston (STL) limited Brittain’s ice time down the stretch. Brittain also has a reputation for poorly-timed offensive zone penalties, but is sometimes the victim of calls only because he’s much bigger than his opponents. His only chance at earning an NHL contract is if Anaheim really likes the rare size and skill package that he does possess.

Selected by Anaheim in the third round (71st overall) of the 2008 Entry Draft, Brittain played for both Kingston and Barrie in 2008-09, setting career highs in goals (32) and points (52).

Update: Brittain will make the NHL minimum the duration of his contract ($500,000 each of the first two years, $525,000 the third year), plus a $180,000 signing bonus. The two-way deal will pay $55,000 in the minors.