Bates College Men's Ice Hockey

League play began for Bates on Saturday, November 14 in Foxboro, MA. The Bobcats took on the Boston College Eagles in a road match up against the #2 ranked team in the Northeast.

The Eagles struck first, 5:55 into the first period, on a shot that found its way past a slew of players in a mad scramble for the puck and into the back of net. As a physical first period was winding down with the score still 1-0 favoring Boston College, Wes Chaput '10 streaked down the right flank with the puck, past an Eagles defenseman, and across the crease before burying the puck into the back of the twine to even the score at 1-1. The goal came with just 15 seconds remaining in the first period and sent the teams to the locker rooms knotted on the scoreboard.

After a stunning comeback win last Sunday evening against UMaine, the Bobcats will hit the ice again on Saturday, November 14 at 4:20 PM. Bates will take on the #2 ranked in the Northeast Boston College Eagles on the road in the Foxboro Sports Center (directions below). Last season Boston College topped the American Conference (East) while Bates College won the Colonial Conference (North). The two teams did not meet last year having last played on January 26, 2008. Bates lost the game 5-3 as Wes Chaput '10 carried the offense with two goals and an assist.

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Bates opened their season in fine fashion on Sunday, November 8 in Orono, ME. The Bobcats faced off against the University of Maine in Alfond Arena to open the 2009-2010 hockey season. The Bobcats and Black Bears took a scoreless game into the second period before UMaine was able to break the game open. The Black Bears struck three times in the second period and took a 3-0 lead into the final period of regulation.

The Bates College Men's Hockey Team will break the ice to their upcoming season on Sunday, November 8 at the University of Maine Orono. The Bobcats return many key players to the fold this year, including reigning NECHA MVP Wes Chaput '10. Last year the Bobcats fell to the Black Bears in overtime by a score of 4-3.

The Bates Men's and Women's Ice Hockey teams are hosting a youth hockey clinic from Monday, October 26 to Friday, October 30 at Underhill Arena on the Bates College campus. There will be a 6:00-7:00 pm session for players aged 5-9, and a 7:15-8:15 pm session for 10-14 year olds. Both sessions are open to boys and girls, and the cost is $75 for the week.

To sign up, print the attached pdf and fill out both the registration section and the Parental Consent Form. Mail both forms with a $75 payment (cash or check made out to Bates Preseason Hockey Clinic) to:

Preseason Hockey Clinic
c/o Lauren Slipp
734 Bates College
Lewiston, ME 04240