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The Atlanta Thrashers appear to operate an environmentally friendly arena, which is the first LEED Certified (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) arena in the US. This includes measures such as reducing emitions, and recycling programs.
The Atlanta Falcon's first game in history was held in Atlanta on September 11, 1966 against the Los Angeles Rams. They lost the game 19-14. The Falcons would not win their first game until the 11th week of that season against the New York Giants ending with a record of 3-11. That year in the divsion, they finished next to last just in front of the 1-12-1 New York Giants.
Ilya Kovalchuk is a Russian professional ice hockey player. He was drafted first overall in the 2001 NHL draft by the Atlanta Thrashers. His professional career started in 2001.
The Atlanta Falcons first game was against the then Los Angeles Rams, the Falcons lost 14-19.
Billy Smith. He scored when he was with the New York Islanders against the Colorado Rockies on November 28, 1979.
The 1983 New York Islanders, who would go on to beat the Oilers 4 games to 0.
Born and raised in Montreal, Ramzi Abid was the first Muslim to play in the NHL after being selected in the second round by the Phoenix Coyotes 11 years ago. He played 68 games for the Coyotes, Pittsburgh Penguins, Atlanta Thrashers and Nashville Predators
The Atlanta Falcons
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The Atlanta Falcons played against the Los Angeles Rams for their first NFL game Sept. 11, 1966, they lost 14-19.
Because L'Ouverture first act was to emancipate all enslaved islanders