original: the season was officially canceled on february 16 , 2005 due to an unresolved lockout that began on september 16 , 2004 .
simplifications: the season was formally called off on february 16 , 2005 because of an unsettled disagreement between employers and employees that began on september 16 , 2004 . the season was canceled on february 16 2005 due to an lockout that began on september 16 2004 . the season was officially canceled on february 16 , 2005 due to a lockout that began on september 16 , 2004 . the season was formally canceled on february 16 , 2005 due to an unanswered lockout that began on september 16 , 2004 on february 16 , 2005 , the season was officially canceled because of the continuing strike that started on september 16 , 2004 . the season canceled on february 16 , 2005 due to the lockout that began on september 16 , 2004 . the season was officially canceled on february 16 , 2005 due to a lockout that began on september 16 , 2004 . the season was canceled by officials on february 16 , 2005 because of an unsolved lockout that began on september 16 , 2004 .