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- ↑ "NHL Board unanimous on Winnipeg sale, relocation". National Hockey League. June 21, 2011. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
- ↑ Ellis, Stephen (November 7, 2022). "ECHL's Atlanta Gladiators to use Thrashers name, jersey in game". Daily Faceoff. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
- ↑ "Arena project 'full speed' ahead in hopes of landing NHL franchise". Urbanize Atlanta. December 29, 2023. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
- ↑ Gentille, Sean (March 12, 2024). "Former player Anson Carter, investors formally request NHL expansion to Atlanta". The Athletic. NY Times. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
