Atlanta Thrashers



Atlanta Thrashers Hire John Anderson as New Head Coach

June 19th, 2008 | Posted by Wicked | Category: Atlanta Thrashers | No Comments

The Atlanta Thrashers stayed within their organization today when they hired their new head coach John Anderson.  Anderson was the Chicago Wolves’ head coach and had won 4 Calder Cup trophies.  The Chicago Wolves are the AHL farm club for the Thrashers and will be familiar with a number of the players on the Thrashers [...]

Ilya Kovalchuk Suspended for 1 Game

January 24th, 2008 | Posted by Wicked | Category: Atlanta Thrashers | No Comments

Ilya Kovalchuk was suspended yesterday for his hit from behind on the Rangers Michael Rozsival.  Ilya Kovalchuk nailed Rozsival from behind and received a 5 minute major for boarding and a game misconduct.
The hit wasn’t malicious in my opinion, and Kovalchuk claims he wasn’t trying to hurt Rozsival.  Kovalchuk will serve his suspension during tonight’s [...]