[1] By early December, Cuddy Murphy had been chosen to coach the team and a schedule was put together with a fairly ambitious slate.

[2] While it was assumed at the time that the program would begin as a minor sport, the university decided to allow the student body to make the ultimate determination.

Drew Stearns was elected team captain just before the game and he responded by assisting on the final two goals to give the Black Bears a comeback win and a date with the Garnet in Augusta.

[4] Maine switched their lineup for the Bates match by moving Stearns to wing, Elliott to center and Coakley to defense.

Stearns scored two goals for the second game in a row and led the team to victory while also putting them into a position to potentially win the state title.

The Polar Bear surged back in the second and Maine was unable to stop the visitors from netting 4 goals in a stunning reversal of fortune.

The loss made it impossible for Maine to win the state championship but that didn't stop them from putting forth a valiant effort against Bates.