Thrashers fans plan rally to save team

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    Atlanta Thrashers fans are planning to take advantage of possibly their last opportunity to demonstrate support for the NHL to remain in Atlanta.

    Thrashers fans are planning a rally before the team's annual select-a-seat event for season-ticket holders at Philips Arena on Saturday.

    Lisa Lewis, the fan club president, said Wednesday she expects a "pretty big turnout" in the rally she said is being organized by fan Jimmy Parks.

    According to reports in Atlanta and Winnipeg, Thrashers owners are in negotiations with True North Sports and Entertainment, which would relocate the team to Winnipeg.

    Read more: http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=6563872
     

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