The Savannah Ghost Pirates announced they have signed forward Ryan Sullivan and defenseman Michael Suda to ECHL contracts for the 2025-26 season.
Sullivan, 25, joined the Ghost Pirates in early March, appearing in 15 games. He recorded three assists during that span.
Before turning pro, Sullivan notched six goals and four assists in 34 games with the Miami (Ohio) University RedHawks in 2024-25, serving as the team’s captain.
The Grosse Pointe, MI, native began his collegiate career with UMass Amherst, capturing an NCAA championship in 2020-21. Following three years with the Minutemen, he transferred to Miami, where he played two seasons.
The 23-year-old Suda signed with Savannah in April, suiting up for six games for the Ghost Pirates in 2024-25.
The Cheektowaga, NY, native scored his first professional goal on April 5 against the Florida Everblades. He played for Cornell University from 2021-25, suiting up for 107 games with the Big Red.
Suda registered 23 points (one goal, 22 assists) in college.
Sullivan and Suda join defensemen Keaton Pehrson and Chris Lipe, as well as forwards Mitchell Russell, Logan Drevitch, Connor Gregga, Kyle Jeffers, Nick Granowicz and Liam Walsh as players signed to ECHL contracts by the Ghost Pirates for the 2025-26 season.