2003-2004: Conference Semifinals

      

General 2003-2004 is the third consecutive year of this style, so these jerseys have all the same physical characteristics as the jerseys of the last two seasons. As with 2002-2003, the jerseys have the NHL Meigray (NHL-MGG) tag in the rear hem, which means they are absolutely identical to the 2002-2003 jerseys. This is the second season of the NHL-MGG program. All NHL-MGG tags from this season begin with the letter "B".

One difference this year, which does not affect the actual jerseys, is that begining this season, the whites were worn on the road and the Burgundy at home. On a couple of occasions, the whites were worn at home to accomodate the visiting team.

Sets (numbers) The team is scheduled to wear three sets, with set 3 being worn into the playoffs. Two sets of alternates are scheduled to be worn, both in the regular season. As with most teams, a few players wear extra jerseys. The dates of the sets will be provided once the NHL-MGG population report is published.

Set	Home	Games	Away	Games
Pre	All Preseason		All Preseason
1	10.10.03 - 12.17.03	11	10.16.03 - 12.26.03	17
2	12.29.03 - 3.03.04	12	12.31.03 - 3.12.04	19
3/PO	3.05.04 - 5.04.04	10	3.16.04 - 5.01.04	11
Promo	3.23.04	1

Alternate/Third Jerseys This is the third season of the alternate maroon jersey. These jerseys exist in two sets and were worn 12 games. The jerseys are KOHO airknits, and all items are sewn on. Their set tagging is identical to the regular jerseys.

Alternate Game Dates
First Set	Second Set
10.12 10.23 11.4 11.22 12.6 12.27	1.6 1.15 2.5 * 2.24 3.14 3.29

NHL-MGG Population Report

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Crest/Sewn-on items These items have not changed and are identical to 2001-2003.

Manufacturer Home jerseys(burgundy) are made by Koho, roads(white) and thirds are made by CCM.

Nameplates The letters measure 4" and are sewn to a nameplate. The nameplate itself is the same fabric as the jersey.

Numbers The numbers remain the same from the 2001-2003. The back numbers measure 12", while the sleeve numbers measure about 4.5".

Outer logos The CCM and Koho logos appear on the back of the collar, immediately below the neck trim. They are a patch sewn to the jersey, and overlap the center point of the shoulder piping. The CCM logo measures 4" by 1.25", while the Koho logo is slightly larger, measuring 5.5" by 1.5". Both are embroidered on a twill backing. the NHL shield appears on the right outer hem, is black with silver, and is embroidered through the jersey.

Set Markings As with 2002-2003, the 2003-2004 jerseys have the NHL-MGG tagging sewn inside the rear hem, next to, but on the opposite side of the NHL shield. The Description of this tag will be provided once the 2003-2004 jerseys are released.

To my knowledge, all publicly marketed jerseys will be distributed through Meigray, and are accompanied by a NHL-MGG Letter of Authenticity. Teams do have the right to distribute some jerseys privately, but any of those should be marked as promotional jerseys.

Trainer's Markings There are no official trainer's markings in this season's jerseys, although it is possible individual players' shirts may have some kind of personal designation.

McCormick gives up number to Konowalchuk Cody McCormick began the season wearing number 22, but changed to 20 when Steve Konowalchuk was acquired from Washington on October 22. The switch was accomplished with a simple number change to the second digit of McCormick's jersey. Konowalchuk received new jerseys numbered with his 22.

Construction This season's jerseys are standard Airknits.

Trim. The trim piping (blue/grey on the home, black/white on the road) is a sublimated panel of airknit material incorporated into the jersey. The upper trim contains the stripe only, while the lower panel incorporates the neighboring jersey color on the top and bottom of the stripe. The collar piping is the 3 color stretch band that the team has always used.

Cuffs. The sleeves have a separate panel attached at the end to create the cuff. The seam for this panel occurs where the piping makes its angled break.

Tagging The tags are located in two places:

Washing Tag. The wash tag is located inside the jersey, stitched into the left side seam. It is a soft cloth tag with manufacturer's information and washing instructions printed on. It says "Airknit" at the top.

Size tag. A small white flyout with black lettering sewn to the "Made in Canada" tag, which is sewn to the jersey.

NHL-MGG tag. Sewn inside the right rear hem.

Dates Worn Below are game dates and what jerseys were worn.

Regular Season
Game		Date	Color	Game		Date	Color
1	CHICAGO	10.10	Burgundy	42	@ Chicago	1.11	White
2	ST. LOUIS	10.12	Alternate	43	ANAHEIM	1.13	Burgundy
3	@ Minnesota	10.16	White	44	DALLAS	1.15	Alternate
4	@ Edmonton	10.18	White	45	SAN JOSE	1.17	Burgundy
5	BOSTON	10.21	Burgundy	46	@ Tampa Bay	1.19	White
6	EDMONTON	10.23	Alternate	47	@ Florida	1.21	White
7	@ Nashville	10.25	White	48	@ Atlanta	1.22	White
8	BUFFALO	10.26	Burgundy	49	@ Pittsburgh	1.24	White
9	CALGARY	10.28	Burgundy	50	EDMONTON	1.27	Burgundy
10	@ New Jersey	11.1	White	51	@ Los Angeles	1.29	White
11	@ NY Rangers	11.2	White	52	@ Anaheim	1.30	White
12	MINNESOTA	11.4	Alternate	53	CAROLINA	2.3	Burgundy
13	PHOENIX	11.6	Burgundy	54	DETROIT	2.5	Burgundy
14	CHICAGO	11.9	White	55	NY ISLES	2.10	Alternate
15	@ San Jose	11.11	White	56	@ St. Louis	2.12	White
16	@ Phoenix	11.13	White	57	@ Detroit	2.14	White
17	DALLAS	11.15	Burgundy	58	VANCOUVER	2.16	Burgundy
18	ANAHEIM	11.18	White	59	EDMONTON	2.18	Burgundy
19	NY RANGERS	11.20	Burgundy	60	@ Dallas	2.20	White
20	LOS ANGELES	11.22	Alternate	61	@ Minnesota	2.22	White
21	NASHVILLE	11.24	Burgundy	62	CALGARY	2.24	Alternate
22	@ Calgary	11.27	White	63	ST. LOUIS	2.26	Burgundy
23	@ Edmonton	11.28	White	64	@ Columbus	2.28	White
24	NEW JERSEY	11.30	Burgundy	65	TAMPA BAY	3.1	Burgundy
25	@ San Jose	12.4	White	66	VANCOUVER	3.3	Burgundy
26	COLUMBUS	12.6	Alternate	67	SAN JOSE	3.5	Burgundy
27	WASHINGTON	12.8	Burgundy	68	CALGARY	3.7	Burgundy
28	@ Vancouver	12.11	White	69	@ Vancouver	3.8	White
29	@ Calgary	12.13	White	70	@ Edmonton	3.10	White
30	MINNESOTA	12.17	Burgundy	71	@ Phoenix	3.12	White
31	@ Anaheim	12.19	White	72	PHOENIX	3.14	Alternate
32	@ Los Angeles	12.20	White	73	@ Montreal	3.16	White
33	@ St. Louis	12.26	White	74	@ Ottawa	3.18	White
34	PHILADELPHIA	12.27	Alternate	75	@ Toronto	3.20	White
35	VANCOUVER	12.29	Burgundy	76	CHICAGO	3.23	Burgundy
36	@ Calgary	12.31	White	77	DETROIT	3.25	Burgundy
37	@ Vancouver	1.2	White	78	@ Detroit	3.27	White
38	MINNESOTA	1.4	Burgundy	79	LOS ANGELES	3.29	Alternate
39	COLUMBUS	1.6	Alternate	80	@ Minnesota	3.31	White
40	@ Nashville	1.8	White	81	@ Columbus	4.2	White
41	@ Dallas	1.10	White	82	NASHVILLE	4.4	Burgundy

Playoffs
Round One				Round Two
Game		Date	Color	Game		Date	Color
1-1	DALLAS	4.7	Burgundy	2-1	@ San Jose	4.22	White
1-2	DALLAS	4.9	Burgundy	2-2	@ San Jose	4.24	White
1-3	@ Dallas	4.12	White	2-3	SAN JOSE	4.26	Burgundy
1-4	@ Dallas	4.14	White	2-4	SAN JOSE	4.28	Burgundy
1-5	DALLAS	4.17	Burgundy	2-5	@ San Jose	5.1	White
				2-6	SAN JOSE	5.4	Burgundy