Hockey season is well underway, and what better way for a hockey fan to spend the evening or a Saturday afternoon than at a game cheering on their home team. Even in southern cities like Atlanta, hockey fans have the opportunity for some live ice hockey action.
The Atlanta Thrashers
The Thrashers NHL franchise started in 1999. Before that, Atlanta had been without an NHL team since 1980 when the Atlanta Flames left the city for Calgary, Canada. In 2007, the Thrashers clinched a spot in the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time in franchise history. The team ended up losing to the Rangers in the quarterfinals, but won their first division championship ever.
- Atlanta Thrashers 2008-2009 Schedule – Check out this season’s schedule so you don’t miss a game.
- Thrashers Team Roster – Get stats and info on your favorite players.
- Thrashers Game Ticket Information – Check out special ticket packages, season tickets, Chick-fil-a Family Nights and All You Can Eat Tickets at Phillips Arena.
Gwinnett Gladiators
If Phillips Arena is too far away from your metro Atlanta home or you prefer to keep up with minor league hockey, consider heading down to the Arena at Gwinnett Center to cheer on the Gwinnett Gladiators. The team originated in Alabama as the Mobile Mysticks and moved to north Atlanta in 2003. Since their move to Atlanta, they have appeared in ECHL playoffs every season. In 2006 they even made it to the Kelly Cup Finals, but ended up losing to the Alaska Aces.
- Gwinnett Gladiators Roster – Learn more about the team and its players.
- Gladiator Ticket Information – Check out ticket packages, theme nights, group discounts and individual game tickets. Tickets start at $11.
- 2008-09 Gladiator Schedule – Take a look at the schedule to plan your next trip to a game.
Amateur Atlanta Hockey
If you’d rather play than sit in the stands and watch, check out the Atlanta Amateur Hockey League. You have to be at least 18 or older to play in the open league and member dues required for registration are around $400. If you’re under the age of 18, you can play with parental permission in the recreational league. And, if you’d like to try the sport but don’t have any experience, try the beginner league to get a feel for the ice.
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