2004–05 Atlanta Thrashers season
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The 2004–05 Atlanta Thrashers
season
was the sixth
season for the National Hockey League
franchise that was established on June 25, 1997.
No games were played during the 2004–05 NHL season due to the lock-out of the NHL players by the league, however teams business did occur, including the Thrashers' participation in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft
that was held on June 26 in Raleigh, North Carolina
.
as their first-round choice (10th overall) at the 2004 NHL Entry Draft
.
Atlanta Thrashers
The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season...
season
Season (sports)
In an organized sports league, a season is the portion of one year in which regulated games of the sport are in session. For example, in Major League Baseball, one season lasts approximately from April 1 through October 1; in Association football, it is generally from August until May In an...
was the sixth
Atlanta Thrashers seasons
The Atlanta Thrashers were an American ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They competed in the National Hockey League Eastern Conference's Atlantic Division before moving to Winnipeg, Manitoba. Since their inaugural season in 1999 until 2011, the team had played its home games at Philips...
season for the National Hockey League
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
franchise that was established on June 25, 1997.
No games were played during the 2004–05 NHL season due to the lock-out of the NHL players by the league, however teams business did occur, including the Thrashers' participation in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft
2004 NHL Entry Draft
The 2004 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 26 at the RBC Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is especially notable because it was the last NHL event to take place before the beginning of the lockout which canceled all the games scheduled for the 2004–05 NHL season.- Selections by round :Listed...
that was held on June 26 in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh is the capital and the second largest city in the state of North Carolina as well as the seat of Wake County. Raleigh is known as the "City of Oaks" for its many oak trees. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city's 2010 population was 403,892, over an area of , making Raleigh...
.
Draft picks
The Thrashers picked Boris ValabikBoris Valabik
Boris Valábik is a Slovak professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing in the Pittsburgh Penguins organization.-Playing career:Valabik was drafted 10th overall in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft by the Atlanta Thrashers...
as their first-round choice (10th overall) at the 2004 NHL Entry Draft
2004 NHL Entry Draft
The 2004 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 26 at the RBC Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is especially notable because it was the last NHL event to take place before the beginning of the lockout which canceled all the games scheduled for the 2004–05 NHL season.- Selections by round :Listed...
.