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A Back-To-Back Solid Effort




Sunday afternoon, the Atlanta Thrashers were faced with playing the Pittsburgh Penguins after playing a strong game up in Boston the previous afternoon. Usually, the Thrashers do not play well in back-to-back games, however, that was not at all the case in Pittsburgh. The Thrashers gave it their all, but were unable to pick up the win. The shoot out final from Mellon Arena: our Atlanta Thrashers – 2 and the Pittsburgh Penguins – 3.

The beginning of the first period did not start off on a positive note for Atlanta goaltender Kari Lehtonen and the rest of the team. Only 00:50 into the game, Ryan Malone was able to score on a play many thought should have been whistled off. It had seemed that Lehtonen had covered the puck, yet the play continued on because the referees did not call for a stoppage in the game. During that time, Lehtonen lost the puck, which allowed Malone to score. It was Sergei Gonchar and Evgeni Malkin to puck up the assists on this first goal of the game. Following that goal at 02:09, Maxime Talbot put a fast backhanded shot past the young Kari Lehtonen. On Talbot’s goal, which increased Pittsburgh’s early lead to 2-0, Jarkko Ruutu and Alex Goligoski were awarded the assists. The Thrashers found themselves on the penalty kill as Alexei Zhitnik drew an interference penalty at 06:09. Thanks to Alex Goligoski, the odds on the ice were evened when he drew hi-sticking penalty at 06:45. Neither Atlanta nor Pittsburgh was able to score during the 4 on 4 situation, keeping the score at 2-0. Evgeni Malkin took a penalty...

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In Hainsey, help is on the way for Thrashers
SportingNews.com - Jul 2, 2008
After a runner-up finish in the Brian Campbell sweepstakes on Tuesday, the Atlanta Thrashers did well to land one of the few remaining quality defensemen on
Thrashers sign defenseman Hainsey for five years USA Today
Thrashers get Hainsey on second day of free agency - NHL ESPN
Thrashers sign Hainsey for $22.5M CBC.ca
Columbus Dispatch - The Associated Press
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Thrashers sign free-agent defenseman Hainsey
The Associated Press - Jul 2, 2008
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Thrashers signed free agent defenseman Ron Hainsey on Wednesday, adding size and youth to their blue line.


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Wolves' John Anderson tapped to coach Thrashers
Chicago Tribune, United States - Jun 21, 2008
By Matt Lynch | Tribune reporter When longtime Wolves coach John Anderson learned Thursday night that he would be the next coach of the Atlanta Thrashers,
Thrashers tab Anderson as coach Sports Network
Thrashers' man is Anderson Chicago Sun-Times
Patient Anderson hired to take over Thrashers Houston Chronicle
Globe and Mail - USA Today
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National Post
An insult, reality, or both?
Atlanta Journal Constitution,  USA - 1 hour ago
By Mike Knobler | Monday, July 7, 2008, 11:21 AM If you wanted a window on how the modern-day Thrashers are perceived by the rest of the NHL, you might have
Boyle decision coming today The Fourth Period
Lightning deal Boyle to Sharks CBC.ca
Lightning put D Boyle on the market SportingNews.com
San Jose Mercury News - Vallejo Times-Herald
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Atlanta Thrashers scout added to Stirling NHL sign
Community Press, Canada - Jul 3, 2008
Stirling/River Valley – Atlanta Thrashers scout Mark Dobson is the fourth name to be added to the NHL sign that welcomes people as they enter Stirling.

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