Training got underway in early January with team captain John Gilmour assuming the responsibilities of leadership.
Many of the players ho had finished the year returned but of the six men who were ruled ineligible after the February exams, only Howard Hall was back with the team.
The completely revamped defense manned by Schultze and Stone managed to hold off the Bobcats' attack while Bishop, another newcomer in goal, was key in Union's victory.
[2] After a game with Clarkson was cancelled on account of poor ice, the team travelled to Clinton to face Hamilton to following week.
Slattery, another player who had been forced off the team last season, returned but his presence on the blueline didn't help the Dutchmen overcome the Continentals.
Union fought back in the brief time they had remaining and managed to cage two shots in the final seconds to pull out a 5–4 victory.