Led by star forward Sergio Gambucci, the Huskies got off to a tremendous start, winning their first five games of the year.

[1] Though they got a fight from St. John's, the Huskies largely controlled both ends of the ice which was highlighted by a 14–2 demolition of Bemidji State.

In the accident, Mel Janski banged up his knee while Cobby Saatzer was felled by a leg injury that would keep him out for the rest of the year.

Cloud peppered the St. Olaf cage with shots but the opposing netminder turned in a stirling performance to keep his team in the match.

In the third overtime, Jerry Adamic collected the game-winner on a pass from George Sachen to capture the championship.

The team ended its season with a return match against Eveleth Junior College and avenged their earlier loss.