Category Archives: Training Camp

Thrashers Hold Rookie Camp Sept. 13-16

Posted on September 4, 2010 by Ben Wright

Prior to the opening of full training camp on Sept. 18 the Thrashers will hold a rookie camp from Sept. 13 to Sept. 16 in Duluth at the team’s practice facility. As always all on-ice sessions are free and open … Continue reading →

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Duluth Getting Crowded

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Ben Wright

With training camp still more than three weeks away roughly half of the Thrashers roster is already in Atlanta skating on a voluntary basis. The players book and pay for their own ice time and are usually led in drills … Continue reading →

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Legace and Fritsche Released

Posted on September 28, 2009 by Ben Wright

I can confirm that Dan Fritsche and Manny Legace have been released from their tryout contracts. That puts the roster at 25 (24 if Kari Lehtonen starts the season on IR). While I understand that some people would have liked … Continue reading →

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Thrashers vs Lightning Live Blog

Posted on September 27, 2009 by Ben Wright

It’s time for one last preseason game an then we start playing games that matter for something other than deciding roster spots. It’s a shame we have to wait a whole week for the season opener. I’m ready now. Anyway, … Continue reading →

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Nine Players Reassigned

Posted on September 26, 2009 by Ben Wright

The cuts have been released and nine players are on their way to Chicago- four forwards, four defensmen, and a goalie: Forwards Joey Crabb, Jason Krog, Spencer Machacek and Tim Stapleton, along with defensemen Arturs Kulda, Grant Lewis, Paul Postma … Continue reading →

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Thrashers @ Hurricanes Live Blog

Posted on September 25, 2009 by Ben Wright

You know the drill folks- new comments at the bottom- old stuff at the top.  Your line combinations for the Thrashers are right here. The Hurricanes are dressing their NHL lineup tonight while the Thrashers are sending out a lot … Continue reading →

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Tonight's Roster and Lines

Posted on September 25, 2009 by Ben Wright

The roster and lines for tonight’s game in Raleigh have been added to the game preview (which also includes some great quotes from Manny Legace). I’ll be at the game tonight and will do a live blog. The Falconer from … Continue reading →

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No Cuts, Legace to Start, McCarthy Acquired

Posted on September 24, 2009 by Ben Wright

The only reason to make plans is so you can change them. Cuts to the Thrashers training camp roster were originally expected to be made today, but the coaching staff will wait until Saturday to trim the roster, and since … Continue reading →

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Some Big Names in Versus Canes

Posted on September 20, 2009 by Ben Wright

The preview is up for tomorrow’s home game against the Hurricanes. The roster hasn’t been released so I included everything I know- Kovalchuk, Kubina and Antropov will play. I’ll know more about the lineup tomorrow morning at the morning skate. … Continue reading →

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Training Camp Roster Trimmed Again

Posted on September 19, 2009 by Ben Wright

The Thrashers have trimmed the roster down to one practice group a few days ahead of schedule, sending nine players to the Chicago Wolves today and releasing another from his tryout contract. Forwards Angelo Esposito, Riley Holzapfel, Rylan Kaip, Andrew … Continue reading →

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