Atlanta Thrashers
On September 13, 2005, Atlanta Spirit purchased the Atlanta Thrashers, along with the Atlanta Hawks & operating rights of the Philips Arena. The Atlanta Thrashers were a Professional Ice Hockey Team part of the National Hockey League. The franchise made the playoffs only once by winning the Southeastern Division in the 2006-07 season. Most Thrashers fans blame Atlanta Spirit for the team's failing in Atlanta. On May 31, 2011, True North Sports and Entertainment and the NHL held a press conference in Winnipeg to announce the completion of a deal to purchase the Thrashers. True North intended to relocate the team to the MTS Centre in Winnipeg and on June 21, 2011, both the sale and relocation of the team were formally approved by the NHL's Board of Governors, with the Thrashers transformed into the second NHL incarnation of the Winnipeg Jets. The Atlanta Spirit Group, however, retains the rights and logos for the Thrashers. The Thrashers website was taken down soon after.
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