The relative popularity of hockey in this regard, along with the recent success, gave a good indication as to the stability of the program and its likelihood of survival.
[1] These questions were more pressing than usual in the wake of the stock market crash, particularly as Bowdoin was a small college and did not have the funding to support an infinite number of athletic programs.
Off-ice issues aside, the team entered the year looking to win a third consecutive state title and had several returning players to help the Bears along.
the two most veteran players, Bob Thayer and team captain Stuart Stone, were towers on defense and helped Drew keep the Garnet from scoring but once in the match.
After a match with New Hampshire was postponed and later scrapped due to poor ice, the Polar Bears continued their Maine campaign with a visit from Colby.
Rose made a beautiful pass to Dwyer for the first goal and then, after the game had been tied, fished the puck out of a melee of players and roofed the game-winner to give Bowdoin its first win over a Boston-area team.
[6] The defeat put Bowdoin in a precarious position for the state title and the team could not afford another loss if they wanted to retain the crown.
The poor finish was blamed primarily on the lack of an indoor rink and calls were renewed for the school to properly support the program.