April 13
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Inconsistency killed the Thrashers' playoff hopes. They won November games against top teams in Washington and Detroit by a combined score of 10-1, and they blew a two-goal, third-period lead to league-worst Edmonton in February. Addressing that problem, the same message was delivered to each player following season-ending meetings on Tuesday: Come to training camp in September in top condition. That included Ondrej Pavelec, receiving an edict that comes with the territory of being a No. 1 goaltender in the NHL. "There is concern when a save percentage vacillates as much as it did over periods of time. … There is a way to make an inconsistent goaltender more consistent," Thrashers general"
December 31
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Tim Stapleton ignored Anthony Stewart's shootout advice. Bryan Little did not. They both scored to give the Thrashers a 3-2 victory over Boston on Thursday night, snapping a four-game losing streak. Ondrej Pavelec stopped both Bruins shots for his first career shootout win, breaking an 0-for-7 slump that included three losses this season. Tobias Enstrom scored two power-play goals for the Thrashers in front of a season-high Philips Arena crowd of 17,624. The Thrashers improved to 20-14-6, 46 points. They have 17 points in the month of December, matching November's total. Stapleton, recalled from AHL Chicago earlier in the day, shot first and beat Bruins goaltender Tim Thomas. "I don't know"
December 6
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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One word was all Craig Ramsay needed. Asked to explain his team's recent dominance over Washington, two wins by a combined score of 8-1, the Thrashers coach was succinct. "Goaltending," Ramsay said following Saturday night's 3-1 victory. The Thrashers also defeated the Capitals 5-0 on Nov. 19, starting a run of six straight wins, and seven out of the past eight games. They are 3-1-1 this season against the Capitals, who are tied for the NHL lead in points. Saturday's win in Washington was the first for the Thrashers since Feb. 2, 2008. Ondrej Pavelec has started nine consecutive games and has appeared in 15 straight contests. His 7-2 record during his recent starts includes wins over"
November 24
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Ondrej Pavelec lives in the moment. He must, he's a goaltender after all. There is much to look back on. Pavelec was at the center of national attention when he lost consciousness and collapsed 2:25 into the season opener. He missed two weeks and nine games before he returned from what was diagnosed as a simple fainting spell. There is much to look forward to. Pavelec rose to near the top of NHL statistics for goaltenders with his recent play. He will make his third straight start, and 10th straight appearance, Wednesday against Detroit. There are home games against Montreal and Boston in the week ahead. "I want to help the team get two points," the 23-year-old Pavelec said. "I'm just"
November 12
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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The Thrashers finally made the most of a first-period lead. They scored two first-period goals en route to a 5-1 victory over Minnesota on Thursday night, snapping a three-game losing streak. The Thrashers had only two leads after the first period this season and lost both in extra time -- in a shootout against St. Louis and in overtime against Washington. That wasn't the case with this early lead as the Thrashers (7-6-3, 17 points) improved to 3-3-1 at home. The one goal allowed was their fewest this season, and the four-goal margin was easily their biggest win. "Yeah, why not?" Fredrik Modin said when asked if it was the Thrashers' best game of the season. "I thought we played solid all"
November 9
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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In Chicago's 5-4 shootout win over the Thrashers Saturday night, the Blackhawks got the game-tying goal late in the second period. Thrashers goaltender Ondrej Pavelec got caught behind the net playing the puck and Jonathan Toews stole it by kicking it out front. Patrick Kane was there to knock the puck into the empty net to knot the score at 4-4. According to Thrashers coach Craig Ramsay, the goal was not the fault of Pavelec has much as it was the defensemen on the ice - Dustin Byfuglien and Tobias Enstrom."
November 3
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Thrashers coach Craig Ramsay said Chris Mason will start in goal Wednesday at Florida and Ondrej Pavelec will get the start Thursday against Columbus at Philips Arena. It will be Pavelec's first start at home since he lost consciousness and collapsed in the season opener Oct. 8. Getting Pavelec the home start was the determining factor in setting the rotation, according to Ramsay. "Mason deserves to play, of course, because he's been so good," Ramsay said. "He's had a couple days rest. He should be ready to go in Florida. It's time for Pavelec to play a home game. With the back-to-back, it just made sense.""
October 27
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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A few pieces of news from Thrashers practice today as I have just arrived at the airport to fly to New York for Wednesday's game against the New York Rangers. Freddy Meyer missed practice for a second straight day with what coach Craig Ramsay called a mid-body injury. Also, Zach Bogosian will not travel with the team to New York has he continues to be out with a shoulder injury. He will miss his sixth straight game. With two defensemen out, the Thrashers will likely recall Noah Welch from AHL Chicago in time for Wednesday's game."
October 26
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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The Thrashers re-assigned goaltender Peter Mannino to AHL Chicago on Monday, clearing the way for Ondrej Pavelec to return to the lineup. Pavelec was activated from injured reserve after losing consciousness and collapsing in the Thrashers season opener on Oct. 8. Pavelec said he felt fine following Monday's practice, the first full workout he's had since being cleared from concussion symptoms. He said he still needs another practice or two to get fully used to the speed of the game again. The Thrashers have three games this week – Wednesday at the Rangers, Friday versus the Sabres and Saturday at the Blues. Coach Craig Ramsay said it looks like Pavelec's return could come against the"
October 20
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Ondrej Pavelec started breaking in a new chest protector Tuesday. His old one, along with his jersey and pants, were cut off when he was rushed to the hospital Oct. 8 after he lost consciousness and collapsed minutes into the Thrashers' season opener. "I was so excited to go back [on the ice] and see how it would go," Pavelec said after taking part in half the team's practice. "It was pretty good. It was only 30 minutes, but I felt good." After a battery of tests over days, doctors concluded that Pavelec had a neurocardiogenic syncope episode, commonly referred to as a fainting spell. He subsequently hit his head on the ice and suffered a concussion. The goaltender said Tuesday that"
October 19
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Ondrej Pavelec started breaking in a new chest protector Tuesday. His old one was cut off at the hospital 11 days ago when he lost consciousness and collapsed minutes into the Thrashers season opener. "I was so excited to go back [on the ice] and see how it would go," Pavelec said after taking part in half a team practice. "It was pretty good. It was only 30 minutes but I felt good." After a battery of tests, over days, doctors concluded that Pavelec fainted and subsequently hit his head on the ice. The goaltender said Tuesday that doctors have not determined the cause of the fainting spell. "They did all testing for my brain and my heart," Pavelec said. "They said I just fainted. It's"
October 19
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Ondrej Pavelec has been medically cleared to resume practice and the Thrashers goaltender will take to the ice Tuesday, 11 days after losing consciousness and collapsing minutes into the team's season opener. Pavelec will address the media following his first practice since suffering what the team called a fainting spell and a subsequent concussion from hitting his head on the ice. Pavelec will undergo one final test, a neuropsychological exam, to clear him from concussion symptoms before he can play in a game. The Thrashers won't have the test results before Tuesday's practice, but Pavelec can resume skating. If the final test comes back normal, he will be activated from the injured"
October 18
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Ondrej Pavelec has been medically cleared to begin practicing with the Thrashers and will do so on Tuesday. Pavelec was at the Thrashers practice facility on Monday but only went through a workout on an exercise bike. Pavelec, who lost consciousness and collapsed 2:25 into the Thrashers season opener, still must pass a concussion test to be cleared to play. The team won't have the results of those tests before Tuesday's practice, but Pavelec will participate. He also must get back in game shape after missing more than a week. Pavelec did not speak to the media, but will do so Tuesday."
October 12
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Goaltender Ondrej Pavelec suffered from a neurocardiogenic syncope episode, described as a fainting spell, when he lost consciousness and collapsed on the ice two minutes into the Thrashers' season opener Friday. Preliminary test results, released by the team Monday, indicate the diagnosis after Pavelec's heart and brain were examined over two days. Pavelec was released from the hospital Sunday. The 23-year-old remained in Atlanta on Monday as the Thrashers left for a three-game West Coast road trip. He was scheduled to undergo further testing on his heart, in addition to blood and genetic examinations. According to a statement released by the team, if all goes expected, Pavelec will be"
October 11
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Thrashers goaltender Ondrej Pavelec was released from the hospital Sunday and is resting at home. After losing consciousness and collapsing minutes into the team's season-opening game Friday, Pavelec remained hospitalized for testing over the past three days. All tests were normal and, currently, the cause of the incident remains unknown. He suffered headaches from a concussion sustained after hitting his head on the ice."
October 10
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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With the status of goaltender Ondrej Pavelec uncertain, the Thrashers recalled Drew MacIntyre from AHL Chicago on Saturday. MacIntyre joined the team hours before their game Saturday at Tampa Bay to back up Chris Mason. MacIntyre, 27, was in training camp with the Thrashers and was re-assigned to Chicago shortly after the start of the exhibition season without appearing in a game. MacIntrye started in goal Friday in the Wolves' season opener. He stopped 25 shots in a 6-3 loss to San Antonio. He spent all of last season with Chicago after signing with the Thrashers as a free agent. He had a 2.54 goals-against average and a .917 save percentage. MacIntyre has appeared in two NHL games. He"
October 10
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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When Ondrej Pavelec awoke in an ambulance he could not feel his legs and had no memory of playing more than two minutes of the Thrashers' season-opening game Friday. The Thrashers goaltender lost consciousness and collapsed to the ice 2:25 into game. He lay motionless as he was attended to by doctors and removed on a stretcher. "I would like to tell you [what happened]," Pavelec told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution in an exclusive interview Saturday. "The last thing I remember was the lights going on after the [national] anthem. I don't remember anything until I woke up in the ambulance and saw the doctor looking at me." Pavelec regained consciousness in the ambulance en route to a local"
October 9
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Thrashers starting goaltender Ondrej Pavelec was taken off the ice on a stretcher after losing consciousness and collapsing during the Thrashers season opener Friday night. According to team officials, Pavelec, 23, was taken to an undisclosed local hospital for further evaluation. Pavelec later regained consciousness and was in stable condition. Preliminary tests were negative and Pavelec was said to be asking about the score of the game from the hospital. He was held overnight for observation. There was no word of the cause of the collapse. "It was awful," said Thrashers goaltender Chris Mason, who came in relief of Pavelec in the 4-2 victory. "You imagine his family across the sea, they"
October 9
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Goaltender Ondrej Pavelec lost consciousness and collapsed on the ice minutes into the Thrashers' season opener Friday, casting a somber start on a new campaign. Pavelec later regained consciousness and was in stable condition at an undisclosed local hospital as the Thrashers rallied for a 4-2 victory over Washington. Evander Kane scored twice, once on a penalty shot, in the comeback after the Capitals took an early lead 53 seconds after Pavelec went down. With play taking place at the opposite end of the ice, Pavelec fell and lay sprawled on his back, arms out to his side, at the top of the goal crease just 2:25 into the game. There were no players around him at the time. Medical"
October 7
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Thrashers coach Craig Ramsay offered a little more insight Wednesday into how the goaltending tandem of Chris Mason and Ondrej Pavelec will work this season. Ramsay has said he expects one to play more than the other. That's a departure from the offseason when management indicated that there might be a 50-50 split in the duties. While not naming an opening night starter, this is what Ramsay said about the situation. "I think one of the goalies will play more," Ramsay said. "That would not be unreasonable. I've been with teams that have been 50-50 and we won a Vezina with it. I don't think that really works. It can. I've seen it. We definitely are going to play each night with a plan in"
July 22
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Ondrej Pavelec has agreed to terms on a two-year contract with the Thrashers. Pavelec was quoted on a Website in the Czech Republic about the deal and his agent, Allan Walsh, confirmed the agreement this morning via Twitter. No deal has been signed yet, but the terms have been agreed to. According to the report the total deal is worth $2.3 million."
March 31
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Playing the second of back-to-back games, the Thrashers started Ondrej Pavelec in goal Tuesday against the Maple Leafs. For Pavelec, it was just his eighth start in the past 27 games. In the previous seven starts, he was 1-3-3, including an overtime loss to the Maple Leafs last week, with a .920 save percentage and a 2.71 goals-against average."
February 28
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Thrashers goaltender Ondrej Pavelec returned from the Olympic break and practiced with the team Saturday. With Pavelec's return, the Thrashers re-assigned goaltender Peter Mannino to AHL Chicago."
January 13
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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There are so many great things to discuss on this winning night…Ondrej Pavelec's strong performance in goal…Eric Boulton's first ever power play goal…lots of great work from all players on the ice…and even a real-life, honest-and-for-true regulation win for the Atlanta Thrashers, something that hasn't happened since November 30. But I simply have to start out with Todd White, who scored his first goal since October 29. That's right, after 34 games without lighting the lamp…he netted a dandy of a goal 122 seconds into the second period, giving the Thrashers a 4-1 lead at the time. White finished with two points on one shot on goal and a 1. The big moment came after Slava Kozlov fed him"
January 5
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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This past weekend, Thrashers coach John Anderson turned to Johan Hedberg to start in Saturday night's game on Long Island…this after Hedberg had played the night before in the 4-3 overtime loss in Buffalo. After the team fell behind 3-0 after the first period against the Islander, Anderson opted to stick with the 36-year old veteran instead of pulling him for the younger, rested Ondrej Pavelec. Conversely, the last two times Opie has been tagged for three in the first period, he was yanked in favor of Hedberg. Last Wednesday, after allowing three goals on ten shots, Anderson pulled the youngster and sent in Hedberg…who then stopped 19 of the 20 shots he faced. Unfortunately in that game,"
November 19
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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As the Thrashers continue to use their two-goalie rotation of late, Ondrej Pavelec will start Thursday against Boston, and Johan Hedberg is scheduled to start Saturday against Pittsburgh. "It makes tough decisions, but that means that's a good thing," Thrashers coach John Anderson said Wednesday of the goalie rotation. "You've got a tough decision to make on two good players. If you see our schedule, they'll both get time." The Thrashers have won four consecutive games, with Hedberg (4-1) starting three of them. Hedberg is tied for sixth in the NHL with a .923 save percentage (entering Wednesday's games) and has a 2.63 goals-against average. Against Pittsburgh, he will face the team for"