SAVANNAH, Ga. – The Savannah Ghost Pirates, proud ECHL affiliate of the Florida Panthers, defeated the Jacksonville Icemen 2-0 on Saturday night at Enmarket Arena.
FIRST PERIOD
The first period remained scoreless between the Jacksonville Icemen (0-2-1-1) and the Savannah Ghost Pirates (2-2-0-0). Christian Cicigoi, making his professional debut, turned away six shots for the Ghost Pirates, while Michael Bullion stopped 12 shots for the Icemen.
SECOND PERIOD
Both teams remained deadlocked at 0-0 through 40 minutes. Despite numerous chances from both sides, neither team could get the better of the opposing goaltender. Shots on goal in the second period favored Savannah, 13-6.
THIRD PERIOD
Emil Pieniniemi (1) broke the scoreless tie for the Ghost Pirates just before the halfway point of the third period. Pieniniemi fired a shot from the point that beat Bullion. Liam McLinskey recorded an assist, along with Luca Fantilli, who earned his first career professional point.
Eddie Matsushima (2) sealed the victory with an empty-net goal to make it 2-0. Kasper Lundell recorded the assist, earning his first point as a Ghost Pirate.
Cicigoi earned his first career professional win and shutout, stopping all 18 shots he faced. Bullion took the loss, stopping 38 of 39 shots.
The Ghost Pirates continue their fifth season Friday, Oct. 30, when they visit the South Carolina Stingrays for their first road trip of the season. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET. For tickets and more information, visit ghostpirateshockey.com.
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