However, the team could not accomplish the feat a second time and were relegated again at the end of the 2002–03 season. Nikl still played in most of the games for the team and was well established within the team's hierarchy.
The team was unable to repeat their success a second time, leading to relegation at the end of the 2002–03 season. Nikl remained active in most games and maintained a significant role within the team's organization.