ECHL: Ghost Pirates Re-Sign Forwards Nick Granowicz and Kyle Jeffers

Photos: Christina Slemp/Inside the Rink

The Savannah Ghost Pirates made an announcement on Wednesday regarding the signing of forwards Nick Granowicz and Kyle Jeffers to ECHL contracts for the upcoming 2024-25 season.

Granowicz, who had previously played five games for the Ghost Pirates after joining the team in April of 2024, managed to score three goals during his time with the team. Following a similar path as Jeffers, Granowicz opted for the NCAA route and spent four years at the University of Michigan before completing his final season at UMass-Lowell. Hailing from Macomb, MI, Granowicz had the won two conference titles with the Wolverines in 2021-22 and 2022-23.

Regarding Jeffers, the forward played in 19 games for the Ghost Pirates in the previous season, showcasing his scoring ability by netting six goals and providing four assists.

Originally from Oviedo, FL, Jeffers played collegiate hockey from 2021 to 2024, which included three seasons at Lindenwood University. During his time with the Lions, Jeffers accumulated 37 points in 54 games. He transitioned to the professional ranks on February 17th, marking his debut for Savannah against the Jacksonville Icemen.

The Ghost Pirates will launch their third ECHL season on October 18 at Enmarket Arena by hosting the Indy Fuel.


Discover more from Inside The Rink

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

Karen Zehner

Credentialed Beat Writer covering the ECHL Atlanta Gladiators. Diving into the world of slap shots, penalty kills, and the game we love. [@RunwithK] on socials.

Leave a Reply

ECHL Game Recap: Adirondack Thunder vs Reading Royals | 12/21/2024

The Adirondack Thunder and Reading Royals met for the eighth time this season, almost a third of Adirondack’s games. In the first, it would be T.J. Friedmann, who got his stick on a shot from Dylan Wendt to open up the scoring just 1:03 in. The physicality from last night carried into tonight as Kurt […]

Read More

PHOTOS: Adirondack Thunder vs. Reading Royals – 12/20/2024

READING, Pa. – The Reading Royals faced off against the Adirondack Thunder Friday night at Santander Arena. The Thunder defeated the Royals 4-1. Click here to read ITR’s Armand Klisivitch’s in-depth game recap. Check out this photo gallery from Inside the Rink’s Sarah Pietrowski who was there to capture the action.

Read More

ECHL Game Recap: Reading Royals vs Adirondack Thunder | 12/20/2024

The Adirondack Thunder and Reading Royals met on Friday Night for one of the most exciting games of the ECHL season. Ryan Conroy and C.J. Valerian would get the party started at the 8:48 mark of the opening frame for the game’s first fight. Coming into tonight, Adirondack had only scored the first goal in […]

Read More