ATLANTA - The Thrashers are opening training camp Thursday determined to make last season just a bad memory.
After a busy offseason, the Thrashers took care of their final piece of business yesterday and re-signed restricted free agent Milan Hnlicka. The Czech native agreed to a two-year, three million dollar contract.
The 29-year-old Hnilicka set franchise records and had career highs last season, including a .908 save percentage and a 3.18 goals-against average.
In 60 games, with 58 starts, he had 13 wins, and ten ties for the Thrashers. Hnilicka faced 40 of more shots a game an NHL-leading 12 times.
He also topped the league with 38 games of 30 or more shots faced while making 30 or more saves in a game 32 times and at least 40 six times.
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March 17th, 2025
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