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 Birmingham City F.C. season side a 29th minute advantage and Bryan Hughes netted his first goal of the season for Birmingham in the second half. The victory saw the club climb to fifth in the table. Birmingham reached the fifth round of the 2003–04 FA Cup before losing to Sunderland of Division One after a replay. Birmingham lost in the second round of the 2003–04 League Cup to Blackpool of Division Two. General Specific 2003–04 Birmingham City F.C. season The 2003–04 season was Birmingham City Football Club's 101st season in the English football league system, their second season in the Premier League, and their