[7] In his absence (though he is sometimes still listed as head coach during the time), Dartmouth was undefeated for an NCAA record 46 consecutive games from 1942 to 1946 with the first 19 coming under his direction.

[2][8] After resuming his head coaching duties, and continuing with Dartmouth's winning ways, the college hockey landscape began to change quickly.

The Indians won their semifinal match against Colorado College at the 1948 NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Tournament by an 8–4 score, but was unable to overcome Michigan in the championship game.

[9] All four teams returned the following year with Dartmouth avenging their loss by downing the Wolverines 4–2 in the 1949 semifinal, but were stymied once again in the title match, this time losing to Boston College 4–3.

Despite the lack of success in the final 18 years as head coach, Jeremiah was voted the ACHA National coach-of-the-year twice, receiving the Spencer Penrose Award in 1951 and 1967.