Author: Stephanie DeLaFleur

Beat Writer covering the ECHL, NHL Vegas Golden Knights and AHL Henderson Silver Knights. Follow me on X @StephiDelafleur

ECHL Announces Fines and Suspensions | 03/17/2024

The ECHL has announced fines and suspensions for the following players, Cincinnati Cyclone’s defenceman, Cole Fraser, was fined an undisclosed amount and suspended for one game due to his actions during the match-up against Ft Wayne Komet’s. On March 16th, the day the offense occurred, Fraser was announced as Cincinnati’s Star of the Game. Fraser […]

ECHL: Savannah Ghost Pirates vs. Atlanta Gladiators Recap | 3/14/2024

It was National Pie Day, and Savannah was eating. On their last day of Military Appreciation Week, the Ghost Pirates saw their second meeting with the Atlanta Gladiators, closing this series with a 6-3 victory with a record of 7-3 for their meetings this season. This win is much better than the Pirates’ shutout loss […]

ECHL Transactions: Savannah Ghost Pirates | 03/14/2024

On Pie Day, The Savannah Ghost Pirates signed Griffin Loughran and added him to the Injured Reserve. Griffin, a 25-year-old right-handed forward from Orchard Park, New York, has played 131 NCAA collegiate-level games with 44 goals, 55 assists, and a career total of 99 points. Griffin played with Northern Michigan University, Michigan State University, and […]

ECHL: Fort Wayne Komets Transactions | 03/14/2024

The Fort Wayne Komets placed Griffen Fox on waivers today. Griffen, a 23-year-old left-handed forward who played Center for the Komets, was signed in February and played seven games, putting up one goal. Previously, Griffen played with Lakehead University for 28 games, scoring nine goals and 13 assists. Mitch Andres, a 25-year-old left-handed defender, signed […]

ECHL Transactions: Savannah Ghost Pirates | 03/13/24

The Savannah Ghost Pirates Goalies are on the move. I immediately thought of the All-Star goalie swarm when I said that aloud, but that’s not what I meant. It has been over a month since the Pirates had all three goalies at once. In February, we saw Jordan Papirny injured, and in March, we saw […]

ECHL: Ghost Pirates Trade Veteran Forward to Railers

Today, the ECHL announced that Ryan Scarfo, a 30-year-old veteran forward, had been traded from the Savannah Ghost Pirates to the Worcester Railers for a consideration in the future. Scarfo joined the Ghost Pirates in the 23-24 season, where he has played 56 games with four goals and eight assists, gathering 12 points this season. […]

ECHL: Savannah Ghost Pirates vs. South Carolina Stingrays Recap | 3/9/24

Military Appreciation Night Savannah Ghost Pirates Vs. SC Stingray This game marks the seventh of ten meetings between the Savannah Ghost Pirates and the South Carolina Stingrays. Before the game, the Pirates and Rays were tied 3-3, with the Pirates having a 22-29-4-1 and the Stingrays a 33-01-2-1 season. Well, not anymore. The Ghost Pirates […]

ECHL: Coaching Change Mid-Season Bust or Not?

I recently asked a group of Savannah Ghost Pirate fans what they thought of the team’s performance since the Coaching staff changed a little over a month ago. Some had positive things to say, a few not great, and some expected more changes. In February, we saw the untimely firing of Head coach Rick Bennet, […]

ECHL: South Carolina Stingray Roster Update | 03/08/2024

Friday afternoon, while the rest of the world was focused on the NHL trade deadline, the South Carolina Stingrays signed a Forward and placed another on Injured Reserve. Jacob Hudson, a 23-year-old right-handed Forward from Antigonish, NS, signed the first professional contract of his career with the SC Stingrays. Jacob is a well-versed Center/Right Wing […]

ECHL: Savannah Ghost Pirates Sign NCAA Forward

The Savannah Ghost Pirates have added right-handed Forward Nolan Welsh to their roster. Welsh, 24, is from Whistler, B.C., and attended Long Island University, where he played 109 collegiate games, scoring 19 goals, 32 assists, and a career total of only 48 penalty minutes. Nolan’s strong skating style and shooting skills will allow him to […]