2003-04 Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees Roster
Central Hockey League (CHL)
Team Record: 32-24 (SO: 0-8) - 72 points
in the CHL's Southeast Division
Lost in 1st Round
Coach: Tracy Egeland (32-24, 8 OTL)
Location: Hidalgo, Texas
Attendance: 163,671, Avg. 5,115 in 32 home dates
2003-04 Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees StatisticsTeam Record: 32-24 (SO: 0-8) - 72 points
in the CHL's Southeast Division
Lost in 1st Round
Coach: Tracy Egeland (32-24, 8 OTL)
Location: Hidalgo, Texas
Attendance: 163,671, Avg. 5,115 in 32 home dates
The Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees of the Central Hockey League ended the 2003-04 season with a record of 32 wins and 24 losses, with a 0-8 showing in shootouts for 72 points in the CHL's Southeast Division.
The Killer Bees scored 165 goals and allowed 162. Billy Newson netted 30 goals for Rio Grande Valley and contributed 29 assists. Jeff Levy earned 25 wins in front of the net for the squad and a team-best 2.21 goals against average, pacing regularly-used goaltenders.
Tracy Egeland coached the team. The 2003-04 Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees lost in the in 1st Round of the playoffs.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Gillam | D | May 7, 1976 | 6'2" | 220 | R | Lethbridge, AB Canada |
| Jason Hawes | C | June 16, 1978 | 5'11" | 194 | Perth, ON CAN | |
| Roger Holeczy | C | October 19, 1976 | 5'7" | 170 | L | Lake Forest, IL USA |
| Matic Kralj | LW | January 15, 1983 | 6'1" | 192 | L | Ljubljana, SLO |
| Jeff Levy | G | December 9, 1970 | 6'0" | 174 | L | Salt Lake City, UT USA |
| Troy Linna | LW | March 16, 1979 | 6'1" | 181 | L | Winthrop Harbor, IL USA |
| Kevin Mackie | D | February 9, 1979 | 6'2" | 201 | R | Victoria, BC Canada |
| Billy Newson | C | July 25, 1977 | 5'8" | 175 | R | Enfield, CT |
| Dan Odegard | F | January 12, 1980 | 5'10" | 190 | Oakdale, MN USA | |
| Jonathan Parker | LW | April 23, 1982 | 6'2" | 216 | L | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
| Chris Peach | LW | May 18, 1972 | 5'10" | 179 | L | St. John's, NL Canada |
| Mike Rees | C | August 4, 1973 | 5'10" | 180 | L | Calgary, ALTA Canada |
| Ryan Shmyr | LW | April 28, 1977 | 6'6" | 231 | L | Fairview, AB CAN |
| Darcy Smith | D | May 1, 1976 | 6'4" | 231 | Sherwood Park, AB Canada | |
| Andrew Taylor | LW | January 17, 1977 | 6'2" | 187 | L | Stratford, ON Canada |
| Ryan Taylor | D | April 26, 1978 | 6'3" | 209 | North York, ON CAN | |
| Jason Tessier | D | November 28, 1979 | 6'1" | 225 | R | St-Jerome, QC CAN |
| Justin Van Parys | F | March 11, 1978 | 6'3" | 201 | R | Red Deer, AB CAN |
| Jeremy Vanin | F/D | May 4, 1977 | 5'10" | 172 | L | |
| Jacque Vezina | G | March 20, 1979 | 5'10" | 190 | Hudson, WI USA |
