In order to fill in those sizable holes, coach Wiggin needed new blood and plenty of practice to get the newly named Bobcats up to snuff.
Both clubs appeared sluggish in the match and didn't generate many scoring opportunities, however, the Polar Bears were able to defeat Bates for the first time in almost 5 years.
Corey and Stanley each scored two goals to led the team to their first win of the year and a renewed hope that the Garnet would be able to reclaim their position as the state champions.
A few nights later, the team looked to have finally pulled itself together and battled the Mass Aggies to an even mark at the end of regulation.
[4] After returning home, the team was getting ready for the intrastate games to begin, unfortunately, an early thaw saw all of the ice rinks in Maine become unsuitable for play.