In just its second season of existence, Fort Devens State was able to join the New England Intercollegiate Hockey League, a loose collection of teams that included some of the nation's top programs.
While the Chiefs weren't expected to win many games, the stronger competition could allow the team to build itself into a respectable outfit by season's end.
The team lost its opening game 1–10 but saw a swift turnaround when the fell to MIT by just a single goal.
[1] The Chiefs continued their ascent in the third game and held the lead over Boston College after the first period.
[2] Fort Devens was able to post its first win of the season just before the winter break and then notched their second victory once they returned.