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2003 Hockey Year of Loss and Turning Points
A retrospective of 2003 in hockey recounts the deaths of coach Roger Neilson and defenceman Keith Magnuson, the Dan Snyder tragedy and Heatley injuries, and the Atlanta Thrashers strong start under coach Bob Hartley. It notes the Devils Stanley Cup, Senators strong season, and Crosby's emergence, plus outdoor game momentum and shifting team fortunes ahead of 2004.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Roger Neilson
Keith Magnuson
Atlanta
Dan Snyder
Thrashers
Dany Heatley
NHL
Chris Chelios
Steve Yzerman
Detroit
Ron Francis
Carolina
Gary Bettman
NHL Players’ Association
Bob Goodenow
Bettman
Goodenow
Goodenaw
Minnesota Wild
Colorado Avalanche
Anaheim Mighty Ducks
Detroit Red Wings
Wild
Ducks
Anaheim
Jean-Sebastien Giguere
New Jersey Devils
Devils
Ottawa Senators
Senators
Philadelphia
Vancouver
Toronto
St. Louis
Bob Hartley
Heatley
Snyder
Ilya Kovalchuk
Rob Ramage
Magnuson
Neilson
Miracle
Herb Brooks
Buffalo Sabres
Eugene Melnyk
Ottawa
Tom Golisano
Buffalo
Edmonton
Oilers
Montreal Canadiens
Commonwealth Stadium