Atlanta recalls goaltender Hnilicka, drop forward Vigier
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Posted 4:03PM on Wednesday, January 15, 2003
ATLANTA - The Atlanta Thrashers recalled goaltender Milan Hnilicka on from from their AHL team in Chicago. <br>
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Hnilicka had a 1-9-0 record in 13 games with the Thrashers before being sent down to Chicago, where he was 7-2-0. <br>
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Pasi Nurminen will start in goal for the Thrashers Wednesday night against Montreal. Hnilicka will be the backup goalie since starter Byron Dafoe is out with a groin strain. <br>
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The Thrashers reassigned forward J.P. Vigier to Chicago to make room on the roster for Hnilicka.
