2003–04 Calgary Flames season 2003–04 Calgary Flames season The 2003–04 Calgary Flames season was the 24th National Hockey League season in Calgary, and the 32nd for the franchise in the NHL. The Flames ended a seven-year playoff drought, qualifying for the post-season for the first time since 1996. The Flames defeated three division winners en route to an appearance in the 2004 Stanley Cup Finals. The Flames were defeated in the finals by the Tampa Bay Lightning in seven games. The run to the finals captured the imagination of the city, while the Red Mile celebrations gained international attention for the "Mardi Gras-like" atmosphere
2003–04 Millwall F.C. season days. As United had already qualified for the Champions League, Millwall gained European qualification for the first time in their history, entering the UEFA Cup in the first round. Strikeforce remained Millwall's kit sponsors. London-based stationery retailer Ryman became kit sponsors. At the end of the season, defender Darren Ward was named the club's player of the year. 2003–04 Millwall F.C. season During the 2003–04 English football season, Millwall competed in the Football League First Division, the second tier of English football. Despite having spent the previous seasons chasing promotion to the Premiership, Mark McGhee left Millwall by "mutual consent"