text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_17360840_4 (attendance VARCHAR, opponent VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  How many attended on mathches against atlanta thrashers
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(attendance) FROM table_17360840_4 WHERE opponent = "Atlanta Thrashers"