Despite the decision, Princeton's varsity squad was rounding into form towards the end of December and looked to be a challenger for the collegiate title.

[5] Their second game of the Intercollegiate league turned out worse as Harvard used the large size of the Boston Arena to their advantage and shut out the Tigers 3–0.

[6] The Tigers recovered with a win against an improving Yale squad but lost any chance they had at the title when Harvard won the second game.

While their season had not shaped up like they were hoping, there was good news for the program; the ice hockey team was making money.

With Ford ineligible to play, the Bulldogs took the rematch and then claimed the series with a second win three night later, handing the Tigers another disappointing finish.