SAVANNAH, Ga. — The Florida Panthers and Savannah Ghost Pirates announced today that they have extended their affiliation agreement through the 2028–29 season.
The 2026–27 campaign will mark the third season of the partnership between Savannah and Florida.
“We are extremely excited to continue our partnership with the Florida Panthers and the Charlotte Checkers,” said John Thompson, Executive Vice President of Zawyer Sports Savannah. “We want to thank the entire Panthers organization as we continue to build success over the next three seasons.”
Through its first two seasons, the affiliation has helped develop several players in Savannah, including goaltenders Cooper Black and Kirill Gerasimyuk, who are nearing their NHL debuts. It has also seen Evan Cormier, the Ghost Pirates’ goaltender for the past two seasons, raise the Stanley Cup with the Panthers in 2025.
“The Savannah Ghost Pirates have been a tremendous partner in our player development pipeline, and we are pleased to extend our affiliation agreement,” said Senior Vice President, Hockey Operations Paul Krepelka. “Along with our AHL affiliate, the Charlotte Checkers, we look forward to building on the strong relationships we have established within our system to ensure the continued success and growth of our players and staff.”
The Ghost Pirates open their fifth season on Friday, October 16, when they host the Norfolk Admirals at Enmarket Arena. Season tickets are on sale now. Visit ghostpirateshockey.com or call 912-494-2868 for more information or to purchase.
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