Atlanta Thrashers Team Information

NHL Atlanta Thrashers Team Information

In the summer of 1997, the National Hockey League awarded one of three expansion franchises to Atlanta. The Thrashers name was derived from Georgia's state bird.

Don Waddel was hired as the first general manager. In the summer of 1999 the Thrashers announced former Orlando Solar Bears Curt Fraser as as their coach in the opening season. The Thrashers played their first game on October 2, 1999, losing 4-1 to the New Jersey Devils.

That first year (1999-2000 season) saw the Atlanta Thrashers play like a typical expansion team, finishing last in the Southeast Division with a NHL worst 14-61-7-4 record.

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Atlanta Thrashers Past Managers, Captains and General Managers
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Atlanta Thrashers Franchise History

Atlanta Thrashers Franchise History

Atlanta Thrashers (NHL) 2000 - Present

Philips Arena
Home to Atlanta Hawks/Atlanta Thrashers
Location: One CNN Center
13 South
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: (404) 588-6376
Capacity: 18,750 (hockey)
Opened: 1999

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Atlanta Thrashers Championships

Atlanta Thrashers Championships

Championship History

League Championships	None
Conference Championships	None
Division Championships	None
Playoff Appearances	2007

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Atlanta Thrashers Hall of Famers

Atlanta Thrashers Hall of Famers

None

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Atlanta Thrashers Retired/Honored Jerseys

Atlanta Thrashers Retired/Honored Jerseys

Retired Numbers

99 Wayne Gretzky C (Retired by NHL)

Honoured Numbers:

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Atlanta Thrashers Merchandise

Atlanta Thrashers Merchandise

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