Author: Riley Lundrigan

ECHL: 2024-25 Protected Lists | Savannah Ghost Pirates

The ECHL offseason has officially begun, and earlier today, the Savannah Ghost Pirates released their protected list for 2024–25. Teams were required to submit their lists by 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 8th. Each organization was allowed to protect an unlimited number of players, provided they met the eligibility requirements outlined in the Collective Bargaining […]

ECHL: 2024-25 End of Season Review | Savannah Ghost Pirates

Savannah Ghost Pirates fans endured a roller-coaster 2024–25 season—one that didn’t end the way anyone hoped, but featured enough flashes of promise to keep optimism alive. Finishing with a 31–34–6 record and 69 points (15 shy of a playoff spot), the Ghost Pirates fell short of expectations, yet several individual performances and team traits suggest […]

Scott Burt, Head Coach of the Greensboro Gargoyles

ECHL: Greensboro Gargoyles Name Scott Burt Head Coach

The Greensboro Coliseum has had plenty of legendary coaches walk its halls, and hopefully, after all is said and done, the Gargoyles will have just added one to the list. Earlier today, the Gargoyles announced that they have hired Scott Burt to lead the franchise in their inaugural season. The new coach of the Gargoyles […]

ECHL: Hurricanes Announce Greensboro Gargoyles as New Affiliate

Carolina Hurricanes fans, get ready for your newest addition to the family, the Greensboro Gargoyles! Earlier today, in a fan-attended event, the Gargoyles announced their new AHL and NHL affiliates, none other than the Chicago Wolves and Carolina Hurricanes. The Gargoyles have also received some upgrades to their hockey facilities in the way of new boards, new glass, […]

Opinion: Evaluating NHL Teams for the Greensboro Gargoyles Affiliation

Fans across the league are all asking the same question: ” Who will be the NHL affiliate for the Greensboro Gargoyles?” I am here to hopefully provide some insight. There are three teams without an ECHL affiliate for 2025-26: the Ottawa Senators, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Carolina Hurricanes. To more easily evaluate the three teams’ […]

ECHL: Savannah Ghost Pirates Signs Josh Luedtke

Earlier today, the Savannah Ghost Pirates added NCAA defenseman Josh Luedtke to their roster. Immediately following the signing, Savannah has placed Luedtke on reserve. For the last four seasons, Luedtke has been a staple in his home state of Minnesota, playing for St Cloud State University. During his time playing for St Cloud State, Luedtke […]

ECHL: Savannah Ghost Pirates Sign Matt Choupani

Earlier today, the Savannah Ghost Pirates attempted to add some forward depth to their roster by signing center Matt Choupani. Choupani joins the Ghost Pirates from the Miami Redhawks in Oxford, Ohio and is in the lineup for tonight’s game vs Jacksonville Icemen. The 5’11 right-handed center will be making his professional debut, with Savannah […]

ECHL: Garin Bjorklund Named ECHL Goaltender of the Week (February 17th-23rd)

The ECHL has announced that South Carolina Stingrays goaltender Garin Bjorklund has been named the ECHL goaltender of the week for February 17th-23rd. In Bjorklund’s two appearances last week, he went 2-0-0 with a shutout, a .50 goals against average, and a .980 save percentage. The 22-year-old goaltender made 25 saves in a 5-1 win […]

ECHL: Will Riedell Heading Overseas

The Savannah Ghost Pirates have announced that defenseman Will Riedell will be seeking opportunities overseas to further his hockey career. Hailing from Greensboro, NC, the future home of the Gargoyles, Riedell currently ranks sixth in points for the Ghost Pirates this season. The 28-year-old defenseman played collegiately at Lake Superior State University and Ohio State […]

ECHL: Ross Armour Seeks Opportunities Overseas

Savannah Ghost Pirates forward Ross Armour has informed the team that he will be leaving in order to pursue other opportunities overseas. The team has suspended him to keep his ECHL rights. Armour is a 27-year-old forward who has played for the Ghost Pirates since the 2022-2023 season when he turned pro. The BC native […]