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2002–03 Colorado Avalanche Season
The 2002–03 Colorado Avalanche season was the Avalanche's List of Colorado Avalanche seasons, eighth season. It involved winning their fifth Northwest Division (NHL), Northwest Division and a record ninth consecutive division title. Offseason Regular season *Head coach Bob Hartley was fired on December 18 and replaced by assistant coach Tony Granato. *January 20, 2003: In a game against the Dallas Stars, Patrick Roy became the first goaltender to appear in 1,000 regular season games. At the end of the game, Marty Turco raised his mask to praise Patrick. Prior to the game, Rogatien Vachon presented Roy with a silver goalie stick. Jim Gregory, vice-president of operations for the NHL presented Roy with a crystal sculpture. *April 6, 2003: In a game against the St. Louis Blues, Patrick Roy played the last regular season game of his career. The Avalanche won the game by a score of 5–2. It was Roy's 1,029th game, and his 551st victory. Final standings Playoffs Schedule and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Western Conference (NHL)
The Western Conference () is one of two conferences in the National Hockey League (NHL) used to divide teams. Its counterpart is the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. History Originally named the Clarence Campbell Conference (or Campbell Conference for short), it was created in 1974–75 NHL season, 1974 when the NHL realigned its teams into two conferences and four divisions. Because the new conferences and divisions had little to do with North American geography, geographical references were removed. The conferences and divisions were re-aligned in 1981–82 NHL season, 1981 to better reflect the geographical locations of the teams, but the existing names were retained with the Campbell Conference becoming the conference for the NHL's westernmost teams. The names of conferences and divisions were changed in 1993–94 NHL season, 1993 to reflect their geographic locations. Then-new NHL commissioner Gary Bettman made the change to help non-hockey fans better understa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2002–03 Dallas Stars Season
The 2002–03 Dallas Stars season was the Stars' tenth season, 36th overall of the franchise. Off-season Dave Tippett was named the team’s new head coach on May 16, 2002. Regular season *January 20, 2003: In a game against the Dallas Stars, Patrick Roy becomes the first goaltender to appear in 1,000 regular season games. At the end of the game, Marty Turco raised his mask to praise Patrick. The Stars led all NHL teams in most shutouts for, with 11. Final standings Playoffs Schedule and results Regular season , - , 1, , October 9, 2002, , 1–1 OT, , align="left", @ Colorado Avalanche ( 2002–03) , , 0–0–1–0 , , , - , 2, , October 11, 2002, , 4–2 , , align="left", Mighty Ducks of Anaheim ( 2002–03) , , 1–0–1–0 , , , - , 3, , October 12, 2002, , 5–2 , , align="left", @ Phoenix Coyotes ( 2002–03) , , 2–0–1–0 , , , - , 4, , October 15, 2002, , 3–0 , , align="left", Edmonton Oilers ( 2002–03) , , 3–0–1–0 , , , - , ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The Wild compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. The team plays its home games at the Xcel Energy Center, and is owned by Craig Leipold. The Wild are affiliated with the Iowa Wild of the American Hockey League (AHL) and the Iowa Heartlanders of the ECHL. The Wild were founded on June 25, 1997, and began play in the 2000–01 NHL season, 2000–01 season. The team was founded following the departure of the Minnesota North Stars, who were based in Minnesota from 1967 NHL expansion, 1967 to 1992–93 NHL season, 1993, when they relocated to Dallas, Texas, and became the Dallas Stars. The Wild made their first Stanley Cup playoffs appearance in 2003 Stanley Cup playoffs, 2003, making a surprise run to the Western Conference finals, but ultimately losing to the Anaheim Ducks, Mighty Duc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2002–03 Phoenix Coyotes Season
The 2002–03 Phoenix Coyotes season was their seventh season in the National Hockey League, the franchise's 24th season in the NHL and 31st overall. The Coyotes failed to make the playoffs for the first time since the 2000–01 season. Offseason Regular season * January 8, 2003: Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Michael Leighton earned a shutout in his NHL debut in a 0–0 tie against the Phoenix Coyotes. Coyotes goaltender Zac Bierk earned his first career shutout, although it was not his NHL debut. It was the first time that two goaltenders in the same game both earned their first career shutouts. The Coyotes finished the regular season having allowed the most power-play goals of all 30 NHL teams, with 77. Final standings Schedule and results , - , 1, , October 9, 2002, , 1–4 , , align="left", @ Los Angeles Kings ( 2002–03) , , 0–1–0–0 , , , - , 2, , October 12, 2002, , 2–5 , , align="left", Dallas Stars ( 2002–03) , , 0–2–0–0 , , , - , 3, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arizona Coyotes
The Arizona Coyotes are an inactive professional ice hockey team based in the Phoenix metropolitan area. They competed in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division (1996–1998, 2021–2024) and the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division (1998–2020) in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference, and the West Division (NHL), West Division (2020–2021). They played at America West Arena (now PHX Arena) in downtown Phoenix from 1996 to 2003, at Glendale, Arizona, Glendale's Gila River Arena (now Desert Diamond Arena) from 2003 to 2022, and at Mullett Arena in Tempe, Arizona, Tempe from 2022 to 2024. The organization was established on December 27, 1971, as the Winnipeg Jets (1972–1996), Winnipeg Jets, a charter franchise of the World Hockey Association (WHA). After seven WHA seasons, they were one of four organizations 1979 NHL expansion, enfranchised by the NHL on June 22, 1979, when the WHA ceased operations. Due to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2002–03 Edmonton Oilers Season
The 2002–03 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 24th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a 38–28–12–4 record in 2001–02, earning 92 points, however, they missed the playoffs for the first time since 1996, finishing in 9th place in the Western Conference. The Oilers got off to a slow start, winning only 1 of their first 7 games, going 1–4–2, however, the club turned around the tough start and move above the .500 mark on November 25 and never go below again for the remainder of the season. As the trade deadline approached in mid-March, and the club comfortably in a playoff position, Edmonton made a couple of deals, trading defenceman Janne Niinimaa and a second-round draft pick in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft to the New York Islanders in exchange for Brad Isbister and prospect Raffi Torres. The Oilers also traded Anson Carter and Aleš Píša to the New York Rangers for Radek Dvořák and Cory Cross. Edmonton finished the season with a 36–26–11–9 rec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edmonton Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton. The Oilers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. They play their home games at Rogers Place, which opened in 2016. Kris Knoblauch has been the head coach of the team since November 11, 2023, and Stan Bowman has served as general manager since July 24, 2024. The Oilers are one of two NHL franchises based in Alberta, the other being the Calgary Flames. Their proximity has led to a fierce rivalry known as the "Battle of Alberta (NHL), Battle of Alberta". The Oilers were founded in 1971 by Bill Hunter (ice hockey), W. D. "Wild Bill" Hunter and Dr. Chuck Allard and played its first season in 1972–73 WHA season, 1972–73 as one of the 12 founding franchises of the major professional World Hockey Association (WHA). They were intended to be one of two WHA Alberta teams along with the Calgary Br ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2002–03 Mighty Ducks Of Anaheim Season
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Anaheim Ducks
The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California. The Ducks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. The team plays its home games at Honda Center, and is owned by Henry Samueli, Henry and Susan Samueli. The Ducks are affiliated with the San Diego Gulls of the American Hockey League (AHL) and the Tulsa Oilers of the ECHL. The Ducks are one of two teams based in the Greater Los Angeles area, along with the Los Angeles Kings. The Ducks were founded as an expansion team for the 1993–94 NHL season, 1993–94 season by the Walt Disney Company, and were known as the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, a name based on the 1992 film ''The Mighty Ducks (film), The Mighty Ducks''. In 2005, Disney sold the franchise to the Samuelis, who, along with then-general manager Brian Burke (ice hockey), Brian Burke, changed the name of the team to the Anaheim Du ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2002–03 San Jose Sharks Season
The 2002–03 San Jose Sharks season was the Sharks' twelfth season of operation in the National Hockey League (NHL). The Sharks placed 14th in the conference and did not qualify for the playoffs for the first time since the 1996–97 season, thus ending their five-year playoff streak. This would also be the last time the Sharks missed the playoffs until the 2014–15 season. Offseason Regular season After 24 games and an 8–12–2–2 record, Darryl Sutter was fired. One game was coached by Cap Raeder before Ron Wilson, the former coach of the Washington Capitals was hired. Wilson was not able to guide the team to the playoffs and finished with a 19–25–7–6 record for the season. General manager Dean Lombardi was fired on March 18. Captain Owen Nolan was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Sharks' penalty kill struggled, as they finished 30th overall in penalty-kill percentage, at 81.01%. Final standings Schedule and results , - , 1, , October 10, 2002, , ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Jose Sharks
The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California. The Sharks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. The franchise is owned by San Jose Sports & Entertainment Enterprises. Beginning play in the 1991–92 NHL season, 1991–92 season, the team initially played its home games at the Cow Palace, before moving to its present home, now named SAP Center, SAP Center at San Jose, in 1993; the SAP Center is known locally as "the Shark Tank". The Sharks are affiliated with the San Jose Barracuda of the American Hockey League (AHL) and the Wichita Thunder of the ECHL. The Sharks were founded on May 9, 1990, after the owners of the Minnesota North Stars sold the stake to award the NHL franchise based in the San Francisco Bay Area. They were the first team to be based in the region since the California Golden Seals relocated to Cleveland in 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2002–03 Los Angeles Kings Season
The 2002–03 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' 36th season in the National Hockey League. The Kings failed to qualify for the playoffs for the first time since 1999, ending a three season playoff streak. Offseason Regular season The Kings tied the Detroit Red Wings, New Jersey Devils and Washington Capitals for the fewest short-handed goals allowed, with just four. Final standings Schedule and results , - , 1, , October 9, 2002, , 4–1 , , style="text-align:left;", Phoenix Coyotes ( 2002–03) , , 1–0–0–0 , , , - , 2, , October 12, 2002, , 3–2 , , style="text-align:left;", Detroit Red Wings ( 2002–03) , , 2–0–0–0 , , , - , 3, , October 16, 2002, , 4–2 , , style="text-align:left;", @ Mighty Ducks of Anaheim ( 2002–03) , , 3–0–0–0 , , , - , 4, , October 17, 2002, , 1–4 , , style="text-align:left;", Colorado Avalanche ( 2002–03) , , 3–1–0–0 , , , - , 5, , October 19, 2002, , 2–2 OT, , style="text-align:lef ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
