Adding to the Wanderers' woes were the poor attendance at the game of an estimated 700, despite allowing free admission to military personnel and family.
The Wanderers then lost the next three games and owner Lichtenhein threatened to withdraw from the league unless he could get some players.
Although they could have acquired Joe Malone in the draft they turned to the PCHA and signed goaltender Hap Holmes.
The Hamilton arena offered to provide a home for the Wanderers, but owner Lichtenhein disbanded the team on January 4, after the other clubs decided against giving him any players.
It was also the end of a terrific rivalry with Ottawa HC, especially the period between 1904 and 1911, when the two teams dominated Stanley Cup play.