The Bulldogs represented Yale University, played their home games at the Ingalls Rink and were coached by Keith Allain in his 17th season.

The two main causes for the defeats was a subpar goaltending performance from returning starter Nathan Reid and an almost total lack of offense.

After struggling through his first few starts, Jack Stark grew accustomed to the college game and the rest of the team responded in kind.

After returning form the winter break, the offense came to life and won three games in a row to put the Bulldogs right in the middle of the ECAC standings.

A brief at the start of February put the Elis into contention for a home stand in the postseason but Yale went winless in its final five games and sentenced the team to travelling for the playoff matches.