Riedell rejoins Ghost Pirates

SAVANNAH, Ga. — The Savannah Ghost Pirates announced the team has signed defenseman Will Riedell to a contract for the 2024-25 season.

Riedell, 27, split time between the Rapid City Rush and the American Hockey League’s Calgary Wranglers last year, appearing in 48 total games and recording 22 points (8g-14a). The Greensboro, North Carolina, native suited up in 15 contests for the Ghost Pirates in 2022-23, registering four assists. Riedell signed a Professional Tryout with the San Jose Barracuda in December of 2022, earning an AHL contract in February of 2023.

Before turning pro at the end of the 2021-22 campaign, Riedell played five years collegiately. He spent the first four seasons at Lake Superior State University and served as the captain at Ohio State University during his graduate year. In total, Riedell skated in 171 NCAA games, potting 61 points (20g-41a).