The Illini get together to honor their own.
DeGeorge, Lubesnick, Fullerton, Coleman, Olson, & Penn
April 05, 2004 - The members of Illini hockey club and their families gathered together at the Illini Union on campus for their annual awards banquet. The capacity crowd listened to coach Chad Cassel as he recapped the Illini's 2003-2004 season. Coach Cassel also pointed out the numerous players that were recognized by the leagues for their outstand play. The team awards, as voted by the players, were also handed out at the banquet:

Rookie of the Year: Mike DeGeorge
Best Defenseman: Andy Lubesnick
Most Improved Player: Tom Fullerton
Best Forward: Pat Olson
Most Valuable Player: Brian Coleman & Pat Olson
Eric Steffensen Award: Asst. Coach Eric Penn

Also the team leadership was also handed over from Ari Aberman to the new Club president Brian Coleman. Helping out Brian this coming season will be Vice presidents Tom Fullerton and Alex Tauchen, and Treasurer Justin Stock.