Adam Erne is ecstatic for some reason. Well, he says exactly why he is ecstatic via Twitter:

It's a dream come to to have signed a contract with the @TBLightning! Thanks to everyone who helped me along the way! pic.twitter.com/1ICTMoeVz7 — Adam Erne (@Adamerne73) April 1, 2014

Without an official press release from the team, its spreading fast that Erne has signed his entry level contract with the Lightning.

Erne, a second round draft pick in 2013, plays left wing and spent last season with the Quebec Ramparts of the QMJHL. He's notable to Lightning fans for being the guy who concussed Jonathan Drouin during a game against the Halifax Mooseheads earlier this season. Erne notched 21 goals and 41 assists in 48 games with Quebec this season.

Twitter chatter suggests Erne will be assigned to the Syracuse Crunch immediately and will participate in team practice tomorrow. Again, none of this has been confirmed by the Lightning but a release is forthcoming.

Update, 3:50 PM Eastern

Per Erik Erlendsson, Erne's deal has been officially inked:

#tblightning officially announce three-year entry level contract for Adam Erne The 18-year-old will report to Syracuse on a tryout agreement — Erik Erlendsson (@erlendssonTBO) April 1, 2014

He will be headed to Syracuse to join the Crunch on an amateur tryout agreement. However as a 19 year old he won't be able to stay there for next season; after training camp the Lightning will have to decide whether to return him to his major junior team or keep him up with the NHL club.

In any event, this move is good for Erne, who gets to continue playing and at a higher level than the QMJHL, and it's good for Syracuse, who can use all the healthy, productive bodies they can get.

The official release from the team: