Thrashers hire AHL's Anderson as coach (AP)

[ASFN Admin]

John Anderson has been hired as coach of the Atlanta Thrashers after leading their top affiliate to the American Hockey League championship. The hiring was announced hours before Friday night's NHL draft. Anderson is the fourth coach in Thrashers history. He takes over from general manager Don Waddell, who served as interim coach after firing Bob Hartley early last season.

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