While Morrell was unlikely to play as his studies took priority, Harold Stonemetz was academically ineligible for at least the first half of the season and the team would have to rely even more heavily on untested additions.
Young, centering Bucknam and Bowker, made up an entirely new offensive unit but, with how poor the team had fared over the past two seasons, that wasn't necessarily a bad thing.
[2] Despite the loss, the team had played well and there was belief that they could give Bates a fight when the Polar Bears started the state series.
The visitors used a bevy of alternates in the match, allowing them to remain fresh through the contest, while Bowdoin's only substitute was Nichols.
With fears of a terrible season looming, Nichols returned to the crease while Miguel jumped up to take over at center.
[3] Shortly before the game, the athletic council confirmed the appointment of Al Morrell as head coach of the team.
The loss was a result of overconfidence on the part of the Bears with the Mules taking several turnovers the length of the ice for scores in the final period.
The loss made it nigh-impossible for Bowdoin to win the state championship as Bates would have to lose the three remaining games on their schedule to fall behind the Whites.
Miguel and Plaisted teamed up on defense to keep the power Bates offense at bay while Widen switched off with Cronin at center.