2003–04 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey season

The 2003–04 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey season began on October 3, 2003 and concluded with the 2004 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey tournament's championship game on April 10, 2004 at the Fleet Center in Boston, Massachusetts. This was the 57th season in which an NCAA ice hockey championship was held and is the 110th year overall where an NCAA school fielded a team. The 2003-04 season was the inaugural year for the Atlantic Hockey Association after the discontinuation of Division I ice hockey sponsorship by the MAAC at the conclusion of the previous season.[1]

Season Outlook

Pre-season polls

The top teams in the nation as ranked before the start of the season.

The U.S. College Hockey Online poll was voted on by coaches, media, and NHL scouts. The USA Today/American Hockey Magazine poll was voted on by coaches and media.

USCHO Poll
RankTeam
1Minnesota (25)
2Michigan (2)
3Boston College (2)
4New Hampshire (1)
5North Dakota
6Boston University
7Harvard
8Ferris State
9Cornell
10Michigan State
11Colorado College
12Maine
13Denver
14Ohio State
15Minnesota-Duluth
USA Today Poll
RankTeam
1Minnesota (25)
2Michigan (3)
3Boston College (3)
4New Hampshire
5North Dakota (2)
6Harvard
7Boston University
8Cornell (1)
9Ferris State
10Colorado College
11Michigan State
12Denver
13Maine
14Ohio State
15Minnesota-Duluth

Regular season

Season tournaments

TournamentDatesTeamsChampion
Lefty McFadden InvitationalOctober 3–44Denver
Ice Breaker TournamentOctober 10–114Boston College
Maverick StampedeOctober 10–114Maine
Black Bear ClassicOctober 17–184Maine
College Hockey ShowcaseNovember 28–294
Dodge Holiday ClassicDecember 20–214Minnesota
Badger ShowdownDecember 27–284Ferris State
Denver CupDecember 27–284Denver
Dunkin' Donuts Coffee PotDecember 27–284St. Cloud State
Florida College ClassicDecember 27–284Cornell
Great Lakes InvitationalDecember 27–284Boston College
Sheraton/Banknorth Hockey ClassicDecember 27–284Dartmouth
Subway Holiday ClassicDecember 27–284North Dakota
Rensselaer Holiday TournamentDecember 28–294Northeastern
BeanpotFebruary 2, 94Boston College

Standings

ConferenceOverall
GPWLTPTSGFGAGPWLTGFGA
Holy Cross†*241743378354362210411789
Mercyhurst24167133105713620142145122
Quinnipiac24126630675335151468787
Sacred Heart2412842887683614175107114
Connecticut2491052389863512167115127
Canisius249114226773341016884107
Bentley24713418557132919479103
Army246153155584331218382107
American International24317410499734525471138
Championship: Holy Cross
indicates conference regular season champion
* indicates conference tournament champion
Final rankings: USA Today/American Hockey Magazine Poll Top 15 Poll
ConferenceOverall
GPWLTPTSGFGAGPWLTGFGA
#7 Michigan28188238101664327142151104
#10 Miami2817833799744123144137106
#14 Michigan State2817923691624223172136105
#9 Ohio State*28161203289704226160134106
#12 Notre Dame2814113318471392015410899
Alaska-Fairbanks28141312992923616191117127
Northern Michigan28131322866794121164105113
Western Michigan281213327871013917184123136
Bowling Green289136246983381118992112
Ferris State28101712171973815203108126
Lake Superior State28716519608336920772102
Nebraska-Omaha28519414609139826591135
Championship: Ohio State
indicates conference regular season champion
* indicates conference tournament champion
Final rankings: USA Today/American Hockey Magazine Poll Top 15 Poll
ConferenceOverall
GPWLTPTSGFGAGPWLTGFGA
Bemidji State201631339048362013313194
Niagara*2014602872523921153124120
Alabama-Huntsville20109121656031111649294
Findlay207112165860381122595114
Air Force2061311349783714212101131
Wayne State2041519448036924383144
Championship: Niagara
indicates conference regular season champion
* indicates conference tournament champion
Final rankings: USA Today/American Hockey Magazine Poll Top 15 Poll
ConferenceOverall
GPWLTPTSGFGAGPWLTGFGA
Colgate221462306544392212511180
Cornell22136329533232161068562
Brown22137228624031151158060
Dartmouth22105727666034141199591
Rensselaer221381277044392215211689
#13 Harvard*2210102225855361815310494
Yale2210120206588311219089134
Union228113194652361417589108
Clarkson2281221851614118185121113
St. Lawrence2271231762674114216104119
Vermont22714115577935922485127
Princeton22515212508331524262122
Championship: Harvard
indicates conference regular season champion (Cleary Cup)
* indicates conference tournament champion (Whitelaw Cup)
Final rankings: USA Today/American Hockey Magazine Poll Top 15 Poll
ConferenceOverall
GPWLTPTSGFGAGPWLTGFGA
#3 Boston College24174337884542299414381
#2 Maine*24175236774244338314169
Massachusetts24129327476337171469399
#11 New Hampshire2410862682764120156138116
Providence247116206366371614710692
Massachusetts–Lowell2471251956654015187105116
Merrimack246126185379361119686110
Boston University2461351757713812179103108
Northeastern245136165672341116792103
Championship: Maine
indicates conference regular season champion
* indicates conference tournament champion
Final rankings: USA Today/American Hockey Magazine Poll Top 15 Poll
ConferenceOverall
GPWLTPTSGFGAGPWLTGFGA
#5 North Dakota282053431226241308318290
#4 Minnesota–Duluth28197240119714528134185123
#8 Wisconsin281477358562432213812393
#1 Denver28131053193904427125149120
#6 Minnesota*281512131101864427143178127
St. Cloud State28121242881893818164113118
#15 Colorado College2811152247775392016312698
Alaska–Anchorage28718317681034014233104140
Minnesota State28618416831393910245124179
Michigan Tech286193156611838825597161
Championship: Minnesota
indicates conference regular season champion
* indicates conference tournament champion
Final rankings: USA Today/American Hockey Magazine Poll Top 15 Poll

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Final regular season polls

The top 15 teams ranked before the NCAA tournament.

USA Today Poll
RankingTeam
1Maine
2North Dakota
3Minnesota
4Boston College
5Minnesota-Duluth
6Ohio State
7Michigan
8Denver
9Miami
10New Hampshire
11Wisconsin
12Michigan State
13Notre Dame
14Colorado College
15Harvard
USCHO Poll
RankingTeam
1Maine
2North Dakota
3Minnesota
4Boston College
5Minnesota-Duluth
6Ohio State
7Michigan
8Miami
9Denver
10New Hampshire
11Wisconsin
12Michigan State
13Notre Dame
14Massachusetts
15Harvard

2004 NCAA tournament

Regional semifinalsRegional FinalsFrozen FourNational Championship
            
1Maine5
4Harvard4
1Maine2*
East Regional
3Wisconsin1
2Ohio State0
3Wisconsin1*
E1Maine2
NE1Boston College1
1Boston College1*
4Niagara0
1Boston College3*
Northeast Regional
2Michigan2
2Michigan3
3New Hampshire2
E1Maine0
W2Denver1
1Minnesota4*
4Notre Dame3
1Minnesota1
Midwest Regional
2Minnesota-Duluth3
2Minnesota-Duluth3*
3Michigan State2
MW2Minnesota-Duluth3
W2Denver5
1North Dakota6
4Holy Cross5
1North Dakota0
West Regional
2Denver1
2Denver4
3Miami1

Note: * denotes overtime period(s)

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Player stats

Scoring leaders

The following players led the league in points at the conclusion of the season.

GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes

PlayerClassTeamGPGAPtsPIM
Junior LessardSeniorMinnesota-Duluth4532316334
Brandon BochenskiJuniorNorth Dakota4127336040
Evan SchwabeJuniorMinnesota-Duluth4519385734
Zach PariseSophomoreNorth Dakota3723325524
Barret EhgoetzJuniorNiagara3925275224
Thomas VanekSophomoreMinnesota3826255172
Jared RossJuniorAlabama-Huntsville3119315046
Steve SavianoSeniorNew Hampshire412722492
Troy RiddleSeniorMinnesota4424254952
Derek EdwardsonSeniorMiami4117314836
Jim SlaterJuniorMichigan State4219294838

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Leading goaltenders

The following goaltenders led the league in goals against average at the end of the regular season while playing at least 33% of their team's total minutes.

GP = Games played; Min = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime/shootout losses; GA = Goals against; SO = Shutouts; SV% = Save percentage; GAA = Goals against average

PlayerClassTeamGPMinWLOTGASOSV%GAA
Jimmy HowardSophomoreMaine2213631443276.9561.19
Matti KaltiainenJuniorBoston College3822802774674.9071.76
Yann DanisSeniorBrown30182015114555.9421.81
Frank DoyleSeniorMaine2313231940405.9231.81
Steve SilverhornJuniorColgate3118741894573.9271.82
David McKeeFreshmanCornell32192916106595.9201.83
Jordan PariseFreshmanNorth Dakota2212291443422.9082.05
Bernd BrücklerJuniorWisconsin38229919108804.9242.09
Jeff JakaitisFreshmanLake Superior State2312095104433.9332.13
Nathan MarstersSeniorRensselaer35209321131755.9222.15

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Awards

Atlantic Hockey

Award[7]Recipient
Player of the YearTim Olsen, Connecticut
Best Defensive ForwardGreg Kealey, Holy Cross
Best DefensemanT.J. Kemp, Mercyhurst
Rookie of the YearPierre-Luc O'Brien, Sacred Heart
Regular Season Goaltending AwardJamie Holden, Quinnipiac
Coach of the YearPaul Pearl, Holy Cross
Most Valuable Player in TournamentGreg Kealey, Holy Cross
Individual SportsmanshipTim Coskren, Holy Cross
Regular Season Scoring TrophyTim Olsen, Connecticut
All-Atlantic Hockey Teams[8][9]
First Team  Position  Second Team
Jamie Holden, QuinnipiacGTony Quesada, Holy Cross
T. J. Kemp, MercyhurstDReid Cashman, Quinnipiac
Eric Nelson, ConnecticutDKonn Hawkes, Sacred Heart
Jeff Dams, Holy CrossFGarrett Larson, Sacred Heart
Tim Olsen, ConnecticutFMike Carter, Mercyhurst
Guillaume Caron, American InternationalFDavid Wrigley, Mercyhurst
Rookie Team  Position  
Scott Tomes, ConnecticutG
Reid Cashman, QuinnipiacD
Jamie Hunt, MercyhurstD
Pierre-Luc O'Brien, Sacred HeartF
Matt Scherer, ConnecticutF
James Sixsmith, Holy CrossF

CHA

Award[13]Recipient
Player of the YearBarret Ehgoetz, Niagara
Jared Ross, Alabama-Huntsville
Rookie of the YearLuke Erickson, Bemidji State
Coach of the YearTom Serratore, Bemidji State
Student-Athlete of the YearMike Polidor, Air Force
Most Valuable Player in TournamentJeff Van Nynatten, Niagara
All-CHA Teams[14][15]
First Team  Position  Second Team
Jeff Van Nynatten, NiagaraGGrady Hunt, Bemidji State
Jeremy Schreiber, Alabama-HuntsvilleDAndrew Lackner, Niagara
Bryce Methven, Bemidji StateDPeter Jonsson, Bemidji State
Jared Ross, Alabama-HuntsvilleFKris Wiebe, Findlay
Barret Ehgoetz, NiagaraFJoe Tallari, Niagara
Brenden Cook, Bemidji StateFRiley Riddell, Bemidji State
Rookie Team  Position  
Will Hooper, FindlayG
Kenny Macaulay, FindlayD
Pat Oliveto, NiagaraD
Mike Batovanja, FindlayF
Luke Erickson, Bemidji StateF
Nate Higgins, Wayne StateF

Hockey East

Award[19]Recipient
Player of the YearSteve Saviano, New Hampshire
Rookie of the YearMichel Léveillé, Maine
Bob Kullen Coach of the Year AwardJerry York, Boston College
Len Ceglarski Sportsmanship AwardSteve Saviano, New Hampshire
Best Defensive ForwardTodd Jackson, Maine
Best Defensive DefensemanAndrew Alberts, Boston College
Prestin Ryan, Maine
Three-Stars AwardKeni Gibson, Northeastern
William Flynn Tournament Most Valuable PlayerJimmy Howard, Maine
All-Hockey East Teams[20][21]
First Team  Position  Second Team
Jimmy Howard, MaineGMatti Kaltiainen, Boston College
Thomas Pöck, MassachusettsDAndrew Alberts, Boston College
Stephen Wood, ProvidenceDPrestin Ryan, Maine
Steve Saviano, New HampshireFPatrick Eaves, Boston College
Ryan Shannon, Boston CollegeFTodd Jackson, Maine
Tony Voce, Boston CollegeFColin Shields, Maine
Rookie Team  Position  
Jim Healey, MerrimackG
Cleve Kinley, Massachusetts-LowellD
Kevin Schaeffer, Boston UniversityD
Brett Hemingway, New HampshireF
Michel Léveillé, MaineF
Colin McDonald, ProvidenceF
Jason Tejchma, Massachusetts-LowellF

WCHA

Award[22]Recipient
Player of the YearJunior Lessard, Minnesota-Duluth
Defensive Player of the YearRyan Caldwell, Denver
Rookie of the YearBrady Murray, North Dakota
Student-Athlete of the YearConnor James, Denver
Coach of the YearScott Sandelin, Minnesota-Duluth
Most Valuable Player in TournamentKellen Briggs, Minnesota
All-WCHA Teams[23][24]
First Team  Position  Second Team
Bernd Brückler, WisconsinGIsaac Reichmuth, Minnesota-Duluth
Keith Ballard, MinnesotaDRyan Caldwell, Denver
Beau Geisler, Minnesota-DuluthDMatt Jones, North Dakota
Junior Lessard, Minnesota-DuluthFChris Conner, Michigan Tech
Brandon Bochenski, North DakotaFThomas Vanek, Minnesota
Zach Parise, North DakotaFEvan Schwabe, Minnesota-Duluth
Third Team  Position  Rookie Team
Adam Berkhoel, DenverGMatt Zaba, Colorado College
Mark Stuart, Colorado CollegeDRyan Suter, Wisconsin
Ryan Suter, WisconsinDMatt Carle, Denver
Shane Joseph, Minnesota StateFBrady Murray, North Dakota
Brady Murray, North DakotaFDavid Backes, Minnesota State
Gabe Gauthier, DenverFRobbie Earl, Wisconsin

2004 NHL Entry Draft

RoundPickPlayerCollegeConferenceNHL team
15Blake Wheeler MinnesotaWCHAPhoenix Coyotes
16Al MontoyaMichiganCCHANew York Rangers
112A. J. ThelenMichigan StateCCHAMinnesota Wild
113Drew StaffordNorth DakotaWCHABuffalo Sabres
120Travis Zajac North DakotaWCHANew Jersey Devils
124Kris Chucko MinnesotaWCHACalgary Flames
126Cory Schneider Boston CollegeHockey EastVancouver Canucks
233Chris Bourque Boston UniversityHockey EastWashington Capitals
236Darin OlverNorthern MichiganWCHANew York Rangers
240Grant LewisDartmouthECAC HockeyAtlanta Thrashers
252Raymond Sawada CornellECAC HockeyDallas Stars
253David BoothMichigan StateCCHAFlorida Panthers
255Victor Oreskovich Notre DameCCHAColorado Avalanche
257Geoff Paukovich DenverWCHAEdmonton Oilers
261Alex Goligoski MinnesotaWCHAPittsburgh Penguins
367Nick Johnson DartmouthECAC HockeyPittsburgh Penguins
369Casey BorerSt. Cloud StateWCHACarolina Hurricanes
374Kyle Klubertanz WisconsinWCHAMighty Ducks of Anaheim
377Shawn Weller ClarksonECAC HockeyOttawa Senators
380Billy Ryan MaineHockey EastNew York Rangers
385Brian Gifford DenverWCHASan Jose Sharks
392Rob Bellamy MaineHockey EastPhiladelphia Flyers
395Paul Baier BrownECAC HockeyLos Angeles Kings
4100J. T. Wyman DartmouthECAC HockeyMontreal Canadiens
4101R. J. Anderson MinnesotaWCHAPhiladelphia Flyers
4102Mike LundinMaineHockey EastTampa Bay Lightning
4111Ryan Jones MiamiCCHAMinnesota Wild
4115Wes O'NeillNotre DameCCHANew York Islanders
4119Kevin Porter MichiganCCHAPhoenix Coyotes
4125Andrew Sarauer Northern MichiganWCHAVancouver Canucks
4126Torrey Mitchell VermontECAC HockeySan Jose Sharks
5140Jake DowellWisconsinWCHAChicago Blackhawks
5141Jim McKenzie Michigan StateCCHAOttawa Senators
5144Chris Zarb Ferris StateCCHAPhiladelphia Flyers
5153Steven Zalewski ClarksonECAC HockeySan Jose Sharks
5159Mike BrownMichiganCCHAVancouver Canucks
5160Ben WalterMassachusetts–LowellHockey EastBoston Bruins
5163Dusty CollinsNorthern MichiganWCHATampa Bay Lightning
6165Scott McCullochColorado CollegeWCHAChicago Blackhawks
6167Robert Page YaleECAC HockeyColumbus Blue Jackets
6169Jordan Foote Michigan TechWCHANew York Rangers
6172Matt Auffrey WisconsinWCHAMighty Ducks of Anaheim
6174Scott ParseNebraska–OmahaCCHALos Angeles Kings
6178Mike Santorelli Northern MichiganWCHANashville Predators
6183Trevor Ludwig ProvidenceHockey EastDallas Stars
6184Derek Peltier MinnesotaWCHAColorado Avalanche
6187Robbie EarlWisconsinWCHAToronto Maple Leafs
6193Kevin SchaefferBoston UniversityHockey EastNashville Predators
7194Chris Peluso Bemidji StateCHAPittsburgh Penguins
7197Andrew Gordon St. Cloud StateWCHAWashington Capitals
7199Chad Kolarik MichiganCCHAPhoenix Coyotes
7205Mike Curry Minnesota–DuluthWCHALos Angeles Kings
7212Jon GleedCornellECAC HockeyMontreal Canadiens
7213Jimmy Spratt Bowling GreenCCHACalgary Flames
7215Ian Keserich Ohio StateCCHAColorado Avalanche
7217Tyler Eckford Alaska–FairbanksCCHANew Jersey Devils
7219Joe CooperMiamiCCHAOttawa Senators
7224Matt HunwickMichiganCCHABoston Bruins
7225David MacDonald HarvardECAC HockeySan Jose Sharks
8228David BrownNotre DameCCHAPittsburgh Penguins
8230Justin Mrazek UnionECAC HockeyWashington Capitals
8231Brian McGuirk Boston UniversityHockey EastColumbus Blue Jackets
8233Matt Greer Minnesota–DuluthWCHAColumbus Blue Jackets
8234Derek MacIntyre Ferris StateCCHASan Jose Sharks
8236Matt ChristieMiamiCCHAMighty Ducks of Anaheim
8237Mitch CarefootCornellECAC HockeyAtlanta Thrashers
8239Brandon Yip Boston UniversityHockey EastColorado Avalanche
8249J. D. CorbinDenverWCHAColorado Avalanche
8250Nathan Perkovich Lake Superior StateCCHANew Jersey Devils
8251Matt McIlvane Ohio StateCCHAOttawa Senators
8253Travis Gawryletz Minnesota–DuluthWCHAPhiladelphia Flyers
8256Matthew Ford WisconsinWCHAChicago Blackhawks
9259Brian IhnačákBrownECAC HockeyPittsburgh Penguins
9261Will Engasser YaleECAC HockeyPhoenix Coyotes
9263Travis MorinMinnesota StateWCHAWashington Capitals
9265Daniel WinnikNew HampshireHockey EastPhoenix Coyotes
9267Spencer Dillon Northern MichiganWCHAFlorida Panthers
9270Matt Siddall Northern MichiganWCHAAtlanta Thrashers
9271Grant Clitsome ClarksonECAC HockeyColumbus Blue Jackets
9272Kyle WilsonColgateECAC HockeyMinnesota Wild
9275Craig Switzer New HampshireHockey EastNashville Predators
9280Matt McKnight Minnesota–DuluthWCHADallas Stars
9283Luke Beaverson Alaska–AnchorageWCHAFlorida Panthers
9285Pierce Norton ProvidenceHockey EastToronto Maple Leafs
9288Brian Mahoney-Wilson Lake Superior StateCCHASan Jose Sharks
9289Christian Jensen RensselaerECAC HockeySan Jose Sharks
9290Nils Backstrom Alaska–AnchorageWCHADetroit Red Wings

† incoming freshman
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See also

References

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