Solar Bears Top Ghost Pirates 6-3 in Savannah
Orlando scored twice short-handed and built a 3-1 first-period lead before holding off a late Savannah push at Enmarket Arena.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Hockey
The Orlando Solar Bears defeated the Savannah Ghost Pirates 6-3 on Sunday afternoon at Enmarket Arena. Orlando scored three first-period goals, and Savannah rallied with late-game markers before the Solar Bears closed out the win.
Why it matters
The result gives Orlando a commanding win on the road in the Savannah market and highlights the value of special-teams play in a close contest. For Savannah fans, it marks a tough afternoon ahead of the team's next home game.
Orlando scored two short-handed goals, with Kade Landry and Luciano Wilson accounting for them. Ratzlaff stopped 29 of 32 shots, while Savannah's Purpura made 26 saves and Colton Huard extended his assist streak to six games.
The players
Orlando Solar Bears
The Orlando-based ECHL hockey club that secured the road victory in Savannah.
Savannah Ghost Pirates
The Savannah-based ECHL hockey club that lost its home game on Sunday.
The details
Eddie Matsushima gave Savannah an early 1-0 lead, but Orlando answered with three first-period goals. Karsen Dorwart cut the deficit to 3-2 in the second period after collecting his own rebound following a post, and Luca Fantilli later scored a short-handed goal for Savannah to make it 6-3.
Timeline
Sunday afternoon: Solar Bears defeat Ghost Pirates 6-3 at Enmarket Arena.
Thursday, 7 p.m.: Ghost Pirates host the Trois-Rivières Lions for Alzheimer's Awareness Night.
Season Trajectory
In a league where regular-season standings hinge on consistent goal production, Orlando's two short-handed goals and three first-period markers show how special teams can swing a single game. Savannah's late rally illustrates that even a multi-goal deficit can be narrowed in the ECHL's compact schedule.
Fantasy managers tracking Colton Huard should note his six-game assist streak, which is still active heading into Thursday's home game. The Ghost Pirates' home schedule on Thursday offers a chance for Savannah fans to attend a community-focused event at Enmarket Arena.
The takeaway
Special-teams goals can decide close games, so watching power-play and penalty-kill numbers offers a clearer picture of which teams are likely to win. Fans looking to attend the next home game can plan around Thursday's 7 p.m. start time at Enmarket Arena.
What happens next
Savannah hosts the Trois-Rivières Lions at 7 p.m. Thursday for Alzheimer's Awareness Night at Enmarket Arena.
Further reading
Follow more Savannah hockey coverage for context on the Ghost Pirates' season.
Source note: This article includes information reported by ABC 22 - WJCL Savannah.
