JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Savannah Ghost Pirates, proud ECHL affiliate of the Florida Panthers, defeated the Jacksonville Icemen 4-0 on Saturday night at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena.
FIRST PERIOD
It took some time for either offense to get going, but the Ghost Pirates struck first as Max Dorrington (4) scored in front off assists from Jason Willms and Reid Pabich to give Savannah a 1-0 lead heading into the first intermission.
SECOND PERIOD
Jacksonville appeared to tie the game at the 8:38 mark, but the goal was waved off, allowing Savannah to maintain its 1-0 advantage. Neither team scored for the remainder of the period, and the Ghost Pirates carried their one-goal lead into the second intermission.
THIRD PERIOD
The Ghost Pirates extended their lead when Nick DeGrazia (3) put a loose puck into the back of the net off an assist from Emil Pieniniemi to make it 2-0.
Savannah added another goal when Eddie Matsushima (5) found the back of the net off assists from Liam McLinskey and Anthony Callin.
Callin (3) then got in on the scoring himself, scoring off assists from Matsushima and Luca Fantilli to put the finishing touch on the road victory and secure the Ghost Pirates' 4-0 win.
Tyler Muszelik earned the win for Savannah, stopping all 27 shots he faced to record his first professional shutout. Cameron Rowe took the loss for Jacksonville, allowing four goals on 33 shots.
The Ghost Pirates continue their road trip Friday, Nov. 20, against the Florida Everblades at Hertz Arena in Estero, Florida. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET.
For tickets and additional information about upcoming home games, visit ghostpirateshockey.com.
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