The hockey team received welcome news early in the year when the school decided to build a new temporary skating rink on the campus tennis courts.

[2] The season was set to begin just a few days after the first session was finally held but the team had more to play for than wins alone; the very future of the program was at stake.

[3] Knowing what was on the line for the program, the team kicked off the season in style with an impressive win over the Schenectady Wanderers, a local amateur club.

After the two other Schenectady teams were forced to cancel games, the rematch with the Wanderers a week later became an impromptu championship match.

[4] Union had a few weeks to prepare for their final game of the season, a trip to Albany to play the local country club.