[4] After the lopsided loses, coach Stewart changed the lineup by moving Berkeley to the forward unit with Brooks taking over on the blueline.
The with MIT being able to carry the puck up the ice more consistently, the pressure on the defense was lessened and the Engineers were more successful in holding back Harvard.
The new-look Engineers fought hard and held a scoreless tie until the Crimson deployed their greatest advantage; numbers.
While originally scheduled for the 6th, the game was delayed for three days due to inclement weather but the adverse conditions didn't hamper the Engineers in the slightest.
Demonstrating just how far they had come in such a short time, MIT held the Terriers off of the scoresheet for over two periods thanks to wonderful performances by Crandall and Richards.
The Engineers were held without a goal for most of the game as well but finally broke through in the third when Brooks deflected a puck in off of the goaltender's skate.
[7] Due to the exam period, the team's next game wasn't for almost a full month and the Engineers had to fortify themselves with early-morning practice in the meantime.
[8] With Brooks and Berkeley swapping spots (defense for wing), MIT found itself with a surprising fight on its hands.
MIT was expecting to go on another road trip, this time to the west, but games against Syracuse and Union were cancelled due to a lack of ice.
MIT scored multiple goals against no opponent but coach Stewart soon ordered his team to cease and went into the BU locker room to convince the players to return to play.
Stewart had the goals that were scored during the Terriers' absence voided as he did not want to win by forfeit and the few remaining fans were rewarded by a spirited effort in the final 15 minutes.