
Game Preview: Ghost Pirates at Jacksonville, March 11, 2023
March 11, 2023 - ECHL (ECHL)
Jacksonville Icemen News Release
Savannah Ghost Pirates at Jacksonville Icemen
Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena, 7:00 p.m.
Broadcast Information: www.mixlr.com/jaxicemen & FloHockey.TV
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About Today's Game: The Icemen continue to hold first place in the South Division, with a three point lead over both South Carolina and Greenville and a four point lead over the fourth place Everblades. The Icemen are 7-2-1-0 in their las ten games, and are coming off an impressive 3-0 road win on Thursday at Greenville. The Ghost Pirates dropped a 6-4 decision at Greenville last night. Despite standing in seventh in the division, the Ghost Pirates have been much improved I the past month.
Series History: The Icemen and Ghost Pirates are tied in both the season series and all-time series with two wins each.
About the Icemen: Ara Nazarian has had the hot hand as of later, recording eight points (4g, 4a) in his last four games....A couple of newcomers are expected to make their home debuts tonight. Defenseman Cooper Zech, who was acquired by the New York Rangers in the recent Patrick Kane trade, was reassigned to Jacksonville on Thursday will make his home debut this evening. Meanwhile, defenseman Anthony Firriolo who was signed this week after playing collegiately at Army is expected to make his pro debut tonight.
About the Ghost Pirates: Tristan Thompson is tied for seventh among league defensemen with right goals.....Forward Alex Swetlikoff has registered 13 points in is hi last 11 games and ranks second on the team in scoring with 41 points....The Ghost Pirates are tied for second with 16 games decided in overtime or a shootout.
Upcoming Home Games & Promotions
Tonight - Hockey is for All Night! Specialty jerseys tonight, that will be auctioned online.
Wednesday, March 15 vs. S. Carolina, 7:00 p.m. - $3 Beet & Wine specials!
Friday, March 17 vs. Savannah, 7:00 p.m. - St. Patrick's Day Celebration, presented by Ruby Beach Brewing. Ticket packages with pregame festivities and beverages are available, visit www.jaxicemen.com or call 904-602-7825.
Saturday, March 18 vs. Greenville, 7:00 p.m. - Guns 'n Hoses! Join us at 3:00 p.m. as our local fire fighters and law enforcement will do battle on the ice. A ticket to Icemen game will get you into the Guns 'n Hoses games as well.
ECHL Stories from March 11, 2023
- Grizzlies Win 5-4 Thriller in a Shootout - Utah Grizzlies
- Martin's Late Goal Lifts Rush Past Thunder, 2-1 - Rapid City Rush
- Oilers Can't Snap Cyclones' 14-Game Point Streak on Alzheimer's Awareness Night - Tulsa Oilers
- Steelheads Pick Up Their Ninth Shutout of the Season Improving Home Win Streak to Twelve Games - Idaho Steelheads
- Rush Tally Late Goal to Knock off Thunder - Wichita Thunder
- Bullion, Ghost Pirates Shut Out Icemen - Savannah Ghost Pirates
- K-Wings Snipe Early, 'Landers Respond Saturday - Kalamazoo Wings
- Thunder Gain Upper Hand Over Lions - Trois-Rivieres Lions
- Barratt Nets OT Winner Against Growlers for Second Hat-Trick of Pro Career - Reading Royals
- Iowa Comes from Behind, White Scores Twice to Snag 5-3 Win - Iowa Heartlanders
- Cyclones Punch Ticket to Kelly Cup Playoffs - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Komets Erase Multiple Multi-Goal Deficits to Win, 6-5 - Wheeling Nailers
- Fuel Fall to Walleye on Saturday - Indy Fuel
- Stingrays Fall to Florida in Rubber Match - South Carolina Stingrays
- Thunder Down Lions 6-3 in Front of 5,363 - Adirondack Thunder
- Mariners' Comeback Effort Lands Just Short - Maine Mariners
- Growlers Outlasted by Royals 5-4 in OT - Newfoundland Growlers
- Growlers Rattled by Royals 6-1 - Newfoundland Growlers
- Tyler Bird Signs PTO with San Jose Barracuda - Orlando Solar Bears
- ECHL Transactions - March 11 - ECHL
- Thunder Sign Goaltender Mike Robinson - Adirondack Thunder
- Wichita Closes Mini-Series Tonight in Rapid City - Wichita Thunder
- Grizzlies Gameday: Stanley Cup Is at Maverik Center for Saturday Night Showdown - Utah Grizzlies
- ECHL Announces Fine, Suspension - ECHL
- Game Preview: Stingrays at Everblades, March 11 at 7:00 PM - South Carolina Stingrays
- Game Preview: Ghost Pirates at Jacksonville, March 11, 2023 - Jacksonville Icemen
- Game Day Preview: Final Regular Season Game in Idaho this Season - Allen Americans
- Lions Looking to Silence Thunder - Trois-Rivieres Lions
- Royals Hold Saturday Night Grudge Match with Growlers - Reading Royals
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