The 2003–04 USHL

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is the 25th season of the

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as an all-junior league. The regular season began on September 26, 2003, and concluded on March 28, 2004, with the regular season champion winning the

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. The 2003–04 season was the first for the

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after transferring from the

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and the only season for the St. Louis Heartland Eagles after moving from

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. At the conclusion of the season, St. Louis voluntarily suspended operations and officially folded a year later. The

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playoffs features the top four teams from each division competing for the league title.

Regular season

Final standings ''Note: GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; OTL = Overtime losses; SL = Shootout losses; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; PTS = Points; x = clinched playoff berth; y = clinched division title; z = clinched league title''

East Division

West Division

Clark Cup playoffs

Players

Scoring leaders

Leading goaltenders

Awards

*Coach of the Year: Wil Nichol Chicago Steel * Curt Hammer Award: Topher Scott Chicago Steel *Defenseman of the Year: Mike Hodgson Sioux City Musketeers *Forward of the Year:

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River City Lancers *General Manager of the Year: Bliss Litter Tri-City Storm *Goaltender of the Year: Phil Lamoureux Lincoln Stars *Organization of the Year:

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*Player of the Year:

River City Lancers *Rookie of the Year: Matthew Ford Sioux Falls Stampede

References

External links

Official website of the United States Hockey League2003-04 USHL Season (Elite Prospects)
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