Because it would not be quite ready for the start of the season, the university decided to build two temporary rinks on the football field and use those in the interim.

[1] Several men were in the running, including last year's head coach Walter Falvey, however, the school eventually settled on the more experienced Fred Rocque.

The Indians were undefeated entering the match and were expected to vie for the intercollegiate title, however, the Eagles were unimpressed by the Greens and sent them packing with a stunning shutout victory.

In spite of the barrage from the forward unit, MIT's defense held and a fourth goal from the Engineers couldn't be answered before the final buzzer.

By the second half, however, Murphy had grown accustomed to the college game and turned aside all further shots to help the Eagles get back into the win column.

Hughes was nursing a knee injury throughout the match and wasn't able to play his normal fast game, however, he was able to hang back and provide an extra layer of defense for the club.

Frank Morrissey chipped in on offense in his stead and helped the team eke out a 2–1 win to end the month on a high note.

The lack of speed from the Eagles only helped the Traders but the biggest problem was Urban's inexperience with plays from behind the net.

Curry played at center for the entire game and was superb on both ends of the ice, simultaneously breaking up MIT rushes and assisting on seemingly every Eagle goal.