Author: Sam Wismer

AHL/ECHL: Player Development Perspective

Proper player development is one of the key attributes an organization should have in its farm system. The AHL and ECHL exist for a reason: to help improve the play of an NHL team and its prospects or future players. Developing a player at any level means bringing players in and developing their skills at […]

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ECHL Weekend Recap: Savannah Ghost Pirates | 12/06/2024 & 12/08/2024

This past weekend, the Savannah Ghost Pirates held two games at home, one being their teddy bear toss game on Sunday. Both games were filled with action and intensity. The Ghost Pirates faced off against the Atlanta Gladiators and the Orlando Solar Bears. Friday, 12/06/2024 vs Atlanta Gladiators In the opening frame, Denis Cesana opened […]

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AHL: Roster Transaction: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins

On December 3rd, 2024, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced that they have re-assigned defenseman Jack St. Ivany to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and activated forward Cody Glass from injured reserve. St. Ivany, 25 years old and a California native, is a right-handed defenseman, appeared in 19 games for the Penguins. He tallied one assist during those 19 […]

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ECHL: North Division Recap | Week 7

The North Division is full of physicality and close standings. When it comes to standings, teams have changed up, with Wheeling holding on to the top spot and Norfolk battling with them in second place. Maine continues to be at the bottom of the standings. Here’s how everyone fared over the past week: Wheeling Nailers […]

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ECHL Roster Transactions: Savannah Ghost Pirates | 12/2/2024

On December 2nd, 2024, Savannah Ghost Pirates announced that they had acquired forward Brandon Saigeon from Indy Fuel for future consideration. The 26-year-old Grimsby, ON, native is in his fifth professional season. Saigeon previously played for the Utah Grizzlies, Wheeling Nailers, Kalamazoo Wings, Wichita Thunder, and Indy Fuel. During his time within the ECHL, Saigeon […]

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ECHL: Florida Everblades: Brad Ralph Earns 500th Coaching Win

On Sunday December 1st, 2024, the Florida Everblades announced that Head Coach Brad Ralph earned his 500th coaching win. Before turning into a coach, Ralph was a player that played in the AHL. He was drafted in 1992 NHL Entry Draft in Round 2, 53rd overall by the Phoenix Coyotes. In the 2000-2001 season, He […]

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AHL: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Interview With Tristan Broz

Some may be familiar with Tristan Broz’s name, but if not, they will be soon. Broz is currently a forward in the Pittsburgh Penguins system and assigned to the AHL affiliate, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Prior to turning professional, Broz played in the USHL with Fargo Force and the NCAA with the University of Minnesota and the […]

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ECHL: Player Of The Week (11/18-11/24/2024): Ross Armour

On November 26th, 2024, ECHL announced Inglasco’s Player Of The Week was Savannah Ghost Pirates Forward Ross Armour. In the span of two games last week, Armour found himself as a scoring machine, netting three goals with three assists. During the 6-3 win over the Adirondack Thunder, Armour scored four of those six points. He […]

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ECHL Game Recap: Orlando Solar Bears vs Savannah Ghost Pirates | 11/26/2024

On November 26th, 2024, the Savannah Ghost Pirates faced off against the Orlando Solar Bears. These games are filled with intensity and physicality between the two rivals. First Period was even strength for scoring between both teams. At less than at minute into the game, at :52, Nathan Staios earned his first goal of the […]

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ECHL: Worcester Railers Kolby Johnson Suspended

On Monday, November 25th, 2024, ECHL announced that Worcester Railers Forward Kolby Johnson had received a three-game suspension and a fine. This comes after a result of his actions during the game against Trois-Rivières in the game on November 24th. His fine and suspension are under Rule #28- Supplementary Discipline after being assessed as misconduct for […]

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