TORONTO

Leafs sign Mike Brown to three-year extension

The Canadian Press Published Wednesday, February 2, 2011 2:05PM EST

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Mike Brown (18) attempts to tip a shot past Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Dan Ellis (33) as Lightning's Victor Hedman (77), of Sweden, defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

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TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs signed checking-line winger Mike Brown to a US$2.215-million, three-year contract extension Wednesday.

He'll earn $760,000 next season and $725,000 each of the two years following that.

"We are extremely pleased to have Mike under contract for the next three years," GM Brian Burke said in a statement. "His blend of character, energy and toughness has proven to be a good fit in the overall structure and makeup of our team."

The 25-year-old has two goals and three assists in 26 games for the Leafs this season.

He suffered an undisclosed upper-body injury in Toronto's 4-3 shootout win over Florida on Tuesday.

Brown was acquired from Anaheim in exchange for a fifth-round pick at the entry draft last June