SAVANNAH, Ga. — The Savannah Ghost Pirates, proud ECHL affiliate of the Florida Panthers, announced today that they have re-signed forward Alex Krause and signed defenseman Noah Ganske.
Krause, 25, joined the Ghost Pirates at the end of last season and recorded his first professional point in his second game, against the Atlanta Gladiators on Sunday, April 12. Before arriving in Savannah, the Calabasas, California, native played 96 collegiate games at Dartmouth College, recording 13 goals and 16 assists. He also served as an alternate captain during his final season.
Ganske, 27, joins the Ghost Pirates after spending last season with the Utah Grizzlies, where he appeared in 37 games and recorded three goals and eight assists. The Bloomington, Minnesota, native has played 167 ECHL games over four seasons, tallying 11 goals and 42 assists with a plus-27 rating. Before joining Utah, he spent parts of three seasons with the Fort Wayne Komets.
Before turning professional, Ganske played 59 collegiate games between Northern Michigan University and the University of Wisconsin–River Falls, recording 11 goals and 21 assists.
With the additions of Krause and Ganske, the Ghost Pirates have now signed eight players for the 2026–27 season.
The Ghost Pirates open the 2026–27 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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