Ghost Pirates Weekly: December 20
December 20, 2023 - ECHL (ECHL)
Savannah Ghost Pirates News Release
Thursday, December 21 vs. Orlando Solar Bears
NHL Affiliate: Tampa Bay Lightning
AHL Affiliate: Syracuse Crunch
Record: 11-9-1-1, 5th in the South Division
Record against the Ghost Pirates in 2023-24: 4-1-0-0
Point Leader: Mitchell Hoelscher (19)
Last Time Out: The Ghost Pirates fell to the Solar Bears 4-3 on November 27 in Orlando. Logan Drevitch, Vince Marleau (PPG) and Jett Jones scored for Savannah.
Stat to Watch: The last three goaltenders that suited up for the Ghost Pirates against the Solar Bears are not currently on the roster. Kaden Fulcher and Jimmy Poreda have been released, while Michael Bullion has been recalled to the AHL's Henderson Silver Knights.
Friday, December 22 vs. Florida Everblades
NHL Affiliate: Florida Panthers
AHL Affiliate: Charlotte Checkers
Record: 10-8-4-0, 4th in the South Division
Record against the Ghost Pirates in 2023-24: N/A
Points Leader: Bobo Carpenter (14)
Last Time Out: The Ghost Pirates last faced the Everblades on March 5 and defeated them 4-3 at Enmarket Arena. Michael Bullion made 40 saves in the victory.
Stat to Watch: The Everblades lifted the Kelly Cup in June for the second straight season. Goaltender Cam Johnson was named the Kelly Cup Finals MVP for back-to-back years. He currently sports a record of 8-4-3 and a GAA of 2.38.
Saturday, December 23 at Greenville Swamp Rabbits
NHL Affiliate: Los Angeles Kings
AHL Affiliate: Ontario Reign
Record: 19-6-0-0, 1st in the South Division
Record Against the Ghost Pirates in 2023-24: 5-2-0-0
Points Leader: Carter Souch (21)
Last Time Out: The Ghost Pirates defeated Greenville 6-1 on December 17 at Enmarket Arena, propelled by two-goal performances from Logan Drevitch and Simon Pinard.
Stat to Watch: Greenville is 10-2 this season when scoring first.
Ghost Pirates Stats of the Week
Jordan Papirny is 2-2 with Savannah this season with a goals-against average of 3.51 and a save percentage of .864.
Simon Pinard is tied for third among ECHL rookies in goals (11).
ECHL Stories from December 20, 2023
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- Royals Down Admirals on Matt Brown's OT Game-Winner, 5-4 - Reading Royals
- Rush Score 10 in Texas-Sized Win - Rapid City Rush
- Oilers Fall on Road to Kansas City - Tulsa Oilers
- Victory Slips Through the Lions' Fingers - Trois-Rivieres Lions
- Rabbits Fall Late to Gladiators in Mid-Week Rivalry Bout - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
- Purpura Stops 40 In 2-1 Overtime Win Over Lions - Adirondack Thunder
- ECHL Transactions - December 20 - ECHL
- Royals Sign Goaltender Tyler Roy to SPC - Reading Royals
- Orlando's Premier Downtown Sports and Entertainment Destination to be Renamed Kia Center - Orlando Solar Bears
- Game Notes: December 19 - Rush at Allen Americans - Rapid City Rush
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- Game Day Preview: First Meeting this Season Between the Americans and Rapid City - Allen Americans
- Stanley Cup® Coming to 2024 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic Presented by Gulfstream - Savannah Ghost Pirates
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- Game Preview: Swamp Rabbits vs Atlanta Gladiators (7:05pm) - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
- Royals Open Three-Game Road Series with Admirals in Norfolk - Reading Royals
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