[1] While there were many returning players, the team had missed the entire second half of the season due to a lack of ice and improving teamwork was a priority for coach Wiggin.
[3] Despite losing all their games to that point, the steady improvement of the team gave hope that they could finish strong and vie for the state championship.
Wyllie played brilliantly, allowing just 1 goal in the match, but Bates was unable to score at all and lost their chance at a championship.
After losing 10 in a row, dating back to last season, Wyllie posted a shutout to lead the team to victory.
Every score was needed against the Engineers, who netted 4 of their own, but a late goal by Foster gave the team their second win on the season.
[5] A third win by Bowdoin ensured the Polar Bears a state championship in the middle of the week but didn't deter the Bobcats from finishing strong.
After a total of 72 minutes, the games was called a draw and allowed Bates to claim the runner-up spot for the state championship.