SAVANNAH, Ga. — The Savannah Ghost Pirates, proud ECHL affiliate of the Florida Panthers, announced today that former goaltender Cooper Black has become the first former Ghost Pirates player to make his NHL debut after starting tonight against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Black, 25, appeared in seven games for the Ghost Pirates during the 2024–25 season, posting a 4-3-0 record with a 3.07 goals-against average and a .886 save percentage.
The Alpena, Michigan, native has appeared in 63 American Hockey League games with the Charlotte Checkers, recording a 38-19-6 record with a 2.39 goals-against average and a .904 save percentage.
Before turning professional, Black played 60 games at Dartmouth College, where he compiled an 18-31-9 record with a 2.82 goals-against average and a .904 save percentage.
The Ghost Pirates return to the ice Friday, Oct. 23, when they host the South Carolina Stingrays at Enmarket Arena for Halloween Weekend, presented by Optim Orthopedics. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.
For tickets and more information, visit ghostpirateshockey.com.
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