A former NHL player is reportedly assembling a group to bring hockey to Atlanta. This effort is said to be the third of its kind. The player was previously involved with a bid based in Alpharetta, but has since splintered from that group.
Further details about this development are available from The Business Journals.
The source provides more information on the former NHL player's plans and the circumstances surrounding the split from the Alpharetta bid.
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