SAVANNAH, Ga. — The Savannah Ghost Pirates opened their fifth season in franchise history by splitting their first two games of the 2026–27 campaign.
LAST WEEK’S HAUNTS
Friday, Oct. 16 vs. Norfolk (3-0 L)
Savannah opened the season against the Norfolk Admirals but was held scoreless in a 3-0 loss. Norfolk goaltender Matt Vernon stopped all 33 shots he faced to earn the shutout.
Saturday, Oct. 17 vs. Jacksonville (4-3 SOW)
The Ghost Pirates earned their first win of the season with a 4-3 shootout victory over the Jacksonville Icemen. Savannah trailed three times before rallying to force overtime. Anthony Callin, Eddie Matsushima and Philip Tresca scored in regulation, and Callin netted the decisive goal in the shootout.
ON THE PLANK
The Ghost Pirates continue their four-game homestand to open the 2026–27 season:
- Friday, Oct. 23 — vs. South Carolina | 7 p.m. ET
Halloween presented by Optim Orthopedics - Saturday, Oct. 24 — vs. Jacksonville | 7 p.m. ET
Halloween presented by Optim Orthopedics
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT
Philip Tresca — Recorded his first career goal and assist in his second professional game Saturday against Jacksonville.
Tickets and additional information for upcoming Ghost Pirates games at Enmarket Arena are available at ghostpirateshockey.com.
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