Ghost Pirates Weekly Report: March 7

By: Cristiano Simonetta, Catherine Morrison

Thursday, March 7th at 7:00 p.m. vs Greenville Swamp Rabbits: 

• NHL Affiliate: Los Angeles Kings
• AHL Affiliate: Ontario Reign
• Record: 39-16-2-0, 1st in South Division
• Record Against the Ghost Pirates in 2023-24: 7-2-0-0 
• Point Leader: Carter Souch (47)
• Last Time Out: The Ghost Pirates lost 7-3 to the Swamp Rabbits on February 4th, with goals from Alex Swetlikoff, Simon Pinard and Brent Pedersen. Jesper Vikman made 31 saves.
• Stat to Watch: Greenville is currently riding a three-game winning streak.

Saturday, March 9th at 7:00 p.m. vs South Carolina Stingrays: 

• NHL Affiliate: Washington Capitals
• AHL Affiliate: Hershey Bears
• Record: 33-20-2-1, 3rd in South Division
• Record Against the Ghost Pirates in 2023-24: 3-1-1-1
• Point Leader: Austin Magera (57)
• Last Time Out: Savannah defeated South Carolina 2-1 in a shootout victory at North Charleston Coliseum. Jordan Kaplan scored during regulation, while Pedersen and Pinard scored during the shootout to secure the win. Jesper Vikman made 31 saves. 
• Stat to Watch: In South Carolina’s last five games, the Stingrays are 2-3. 

Stats of the Week

• In their last game, the Ghost Pirates scored eight goals, tying the franchise record for the most goals scored in a single game set in December 2022 against Florida.
• Since joining the Ghost Pirates from Lindenwood University, Rookie forward Kyle Jeffers has recorded three goals and two assists in six games this season.