Everblades Take Game 3, Push Ghost Pirates to Brink
Published on April 29, 2026 under ECHL (ECHL)
Savannah Ghost Pirates News Release
SAVANNAH, Ga. - The Savannah Ghost Pirates, proud ECHL affiliate of the Florida Panthers, fell 3-1 to the Florida Everblades in Game 3 of the South Division Semifinal on Wednesday night at Enmarket Arena.
The opening period was scoreless, with Florida holding an 11-7 edge in shots.
The Everblades broke through 2:17 into the second period when Tarun Fizer scored from below the right circle to give Florida a 1-0 lead.
Savannah responded midway through the frame as Noah Carroll's point shot deflected off a body and into the net with 10:03 remaining, tying the game at 1-1. Phip Waugh and Josh Lopina were credited with the assists.
Florida regained the lead late in the period when Carson Gicewicz capitalized on a loose puck in the slot with 5:57 remaining, sending the Everblades into the second intermission ahead 2-1.
Gicewicz added an empty-net goal with 1:08 left in regulation to seal the 3-1 final.
Cam Johnson earned the win for Florida, stopping 18 of 19 shots, while Vinnie Purpura made 29 saves on 31 shots for Savannah.
Game 4 is set for Friday night at Enmarket Arena, with puck drop scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET. Tickets and additional information are available at ghostpirateshockey.com. Savannah Taphouse is the official sponsor of the Ghost Pirates' Kelly Cup Playoffs run.
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