The 1903–04 WPHL season was the seventh season of operation for the

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. Four

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-area teams competed in the season, in which all games were played at the

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. However, the Pittsburgh Keystones withdrew from the league on January 17, 1904. The season concluded with the

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having the best record in the league and being named league champions. It would be the team's only league title. The season also marked the final WPHL season until

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as the city formed the

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a professional club to compete in the

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Season

Final standings

Note GP = Games Played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, GF = Goals For, GA = Goals Against, PTS = Points † The Keystones withdrew from the league on January 17, 1904

Results

References

* {{DEFAULTSORT:1903-04 WPHL season Western Pennsylvania Hockey League seasons WPHL