Bob Scott, one of the three new starters, added two while Peacock's marker helped the team set an all-time high with 7 goals in a game.
[3] Unfortunately, the weather would not cooperate and the team was forced to cancel in next four games, including two matched with local amateur clubs and home-and-home series with New Hampshire.
Near the end of the session, West was beaten clean off of a faceoff and the team was unable to mount a second comeback in the remaining time.
Peacock, Carlson and Thiel each were able to break up the Aggies' attacks while West continued to demonstrate that his girth was no impediment.
Drummond dropped back to defense, joining the already stout corp that continued its inspired play and stopped the Polar Bears from scoring for over 50 minutes.
After one scoreless 5-minute session, the tie was finally broken in the second when Bowdoin raced up the ice, 3-men-strong, and shot the puck into the top corner of the net after a brilliant bit of passing.
[6] After a slight delay and a bit of line juggling, the second match finally was held on the 11th despite constant snowfall and rough ice.
The home team was able to score at the end of the second and start of the third to build a lead but Sturhahn cut into the advantage in the middle of the final frame.
In an effort to tie the game, Colby sent its entire team on the attack and they finally managed to break down the Bowdoin defenses.
Sturhahn scored on an individual rush and, before the Bates starters could retake the ice, Gould tied the match after drawing the Bobcat goaltender away from the net.
West kept up his impersonation of a wall, ending the match with 39 saves and giving the Mules their first win over Bates in program history.