GHOST PIRATES ACQUIRE JERI-LEON FROM RUSH

SAVANNAH, GA — The Savannah Ghost Pirates announced today they have acquired forward Keltie Jeri-Leon from the Rapid City Rush. This move completes a futures trade on September 8, 2023, that sent the playing rights to defenseman Will Riedell to Rapid City this past offseason.

Jeri-Leon, 23, has recorded 14 points (seven goals and seven assists) in 28 appearances this season with the Rush. Before playing in Rapid City, Jeri-Leon suited up with the Maine Mariners and Wheeling Nailers. In 134 career ECHL games, he has amassed 72 points.

The Kelowna, BC, native also had a successful junior hockey career, appearing in 250 games in the Western Hockey League. Jeri-Leon played with the Lethbridge Hurricanes and the Seattle Thunderbirds, recording 110 points.

In his first professional season in 2021-22, Jeri-Leon scored 19 goals and added 16 assists with the Mariners in 57 games.

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