SAVANNAH, Ga. — The Savannah Ghost Pirates, proud ECHL affiliate of the Florida Panthers, announced today that defenseman Emil Pieniniemi has been reassigned to Savannah from the American Hockey League’s Charlotte Checkers. Defenseman Matyas Man and forward Kasper Lundell have also been loaned to the Ghost Pirates from Charlotte.
Pieniniemi, 21, is in his second professional season after appearing in 26 games with the ECHL’s Wheeling Nailers and nine games with the AHL’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. The Kuopio, Finland, native was selected by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the third round of the 2023 NHL Draft before being acquired by the Florida Panthers this summer.
Man, 20, is entering his first professional season after appearing in 53 games with the Western Hockey League’s Prince Albert Raiders, recording two goals and 11 assists. The Ostrava, Czechia, native won a silver medal representing Czechia at the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship. Man would become the first player from Czechia to appear in a game for the Ghost Pirates.
Lundell, 22, is in his first season of professional hockey in North America after appearing in one game with the Charlotte Checkers earlier this season. The Espoo, Finland, native played 101 games in Finland’s Liiga, recording 16 goals and 10 assists before coming to North America. His older brother, Anton, plays for the Florida Panthers.
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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