Atlanta Thrashers
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The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta. The city was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when
The Thrashers take the puck into the offensive zone against the St. Louis Blues at Philips Arena on September 22, 2007.
Banner in Philips Arena honoring the Thrashers' sole division championship in 2006–07.
The giant fire-breathing birdheads at Philips Arena, lit when the players were introduced before the game and when the Thrashers scored a goal
Ilya Kovalchuk
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Ilya Valeryevich Kovalchuk is a Russian former professional ice hockey winger. He played for the Atlanta Thrashers, New Jersey Devils, Los Angeles Kings, Montreal Canadiens, and Washington Capitals in
Atlanta Thrashers
…that pick, Dany Heatley, became one of the team's best players. In the 2001 draft the Thrashers had the first overall pick, taking franchise player Ilya Kovalchuk. Both Heatley and Kovalchuk played their first season in the NHL in 2001–02; both were named to the NHL All-Rookie Team and Heatley was awarded the…
Kovalchuk in 2017
Kovalchuk at the 2010 Winter Olympics
Kovalchuk with the Atlanta Thrashers during the 2005–06 season.
Kovalchuk (top) playing for the New Jersey Devils, alongside Travis Zajac (#19, foreground), Nick Palmieri (#32), and Mark Fayne (#34).