Tuesday, June 1, 2004

2003-04 Season Highlights


  • The league expands to 7 teams with the addition of the New York Comets.
  • After signing big names like Steve Hemsky, Trent Cameron, and Alexei Marin, the Boston Blazers finally look poised to contend for the Lego Cup.
  • The defending champion Freezers get off to a very slow start, winning just 4 games before Christmas.
  • The expansion Comets finish the first half in 2nd place overall, with rookie sensation Buenos Frederno leading the way.
  • The second-year Calgary Bulls endure the worst season of any team in league history, winning just 4 games all year.
  • The Dallas Wilderness look great in their second season, with strong play from rookies Jamie Moore and Jason Ferland.
  • After starting slow, the Freezers finish the year with 16 straight victories, lifting them to 3rd place.
  • In the first round of the playoffs, the Comets stun the Freezers in 6 games. Game 1 is the longest game in league history as it reaches 6 overtime periods before Freezers rookie Darren Reid finally ends it at 2:54 A.M. local time.
  • Also in the first round, the Wilderness easily defeat the LA Ocean in 5 games.
  • In the semifinals, the Wilderness upset the Warriors in 5 games. Game 5 is Warriors Goalie Patrick Wall's final game. Meanwhile the Blazers sweep the Comets in 4 straight games.
  • In the finals, the Wilderness, despite brilliant goaltending from rookie netminder Jussi Sykko, are no match for the experienced Blazers, who take the series in 5, becoming the first-ever American team to win the Lego Cup.