The Atlanta Braves play their first exhibition game of spring training this afternoon in Orlando, when they host the University of Georgia baseball team. Tomorrow afternoon, the Braves open their pre-season schedule against major league teams in Vero Beach, Florida facing former Brave Andruw Jones and the Los Angeles Dodgers.
From pro hockey, the Atlanta Thrashers suffered the 5-1 loss on the road at Montreal. Earlier in the afternoon, the Thrashers dealt star forward Marian Hossa and Pascal Dupuis to the Pittsburgh Penguins. In return, Atlanta received three players and a selection in this year's NHL draft. With only 18 games to go, the Thrashers' playoff hopes for this season are on life support. They are next to last in the Eastern Conference, standing 7 points out of the last playoff position.
From pro hockey, the Atlanta Thrashers suffered the 5-1 loss on the road at Montreal. Earlier in the afternoon, the Thrashers dealt star forward Marian Hossa and Pascal Dupuis to the Pittsburgh Penguins. In return, Atlanta received three players and a selection in this year's NHL draft. With only 18 games to go, the Thrashers' playoff hopes for this season are on life support. They are next to last in the Eastern Conference, standing 7 points out of the last playoff position.
