1922–23 Columbia Lions men's ice hockey season

The 1922–23 Columbia men's ice hockey season was the 22nd season of play for the program.

1922–23 Columbia Lions men's ice hockey season
Home ice181st Street Ice Palace
Record
Overall3–3–0
Road3–3–0
Coaches and Captains
Head CoachTom Howard
Captain(s)Walter Rollins
Columbia Lions men's ice hockey seasons
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Season

Columbia started its second season under Tom Howard with a 3-game exhibition against Dartmouth in Lake Placid, New York.[1] Their first official game took place a few weeks later against Amherst. After a win over the Lord Jeffs, Columbia was hoping for a repeat performance against Princeton but instead the Tigers throttled the Lions by a 0–14 score.[2] Coach Howard didn't allow the team to surrender after the embarrassing loss and ran the Lions through hard practices leading up to their next game against Pennsylvania. The work paid off with Columbia paying much more attention to their defensive game in a 2–0 win.[3]

After another few weeks off the Lions travelled to upstate New York for a pair of games.[4] Columbia earned a road split against two teams before heading to West Point to face Army. Despite concerns that the weather may not hold the game took place but the Lions faired poorly, losing the match 1–5.[5]

In late February, however, news came to light that the team had committed several serious infractions. The team had played multiple ineligible players under false names after the Princeton game, a violation of sportsmanship and committee regulations in the eyes of Columbia University administration.[6] Several members were disciplined and the remaining game on the schedule was abandoned.

Despite the scandal, the university was willing to continue to support the team. However, when a distinct lack of ice rinks became apparent the following November, Columbia announced that they were cancelling the season.[7] The administration did say that they would bring the team back after one year if the rink situation had improved to their satisfaction, but the next game for the program wouldn't happen for almost 15 years.

Roster
No. S/P/C Player Class Pos Height Weight DoB Hometown Previous team
Folger D
Frank Hanson Sophomore C
Nash D
David B. Rogers Senior D Acadia
Walter Rollins (C) Senior RW
Herman Wahlig Junior G
Richard H. Marshall Sophomore LW

Schedule and Results
Date Opponent Site Result Record
Regular Season
January 12 vs. Amherst* Iceland Rink • New York, New York W 5–2  1–0–0
January 17 at Princeton* Hobey Baker Memorial Rink • Princeton, New Jersey L 0–14  1–1–0
January 22 at Pennsylvania* Philadelphia Ice Palace • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania W 2–0  2–1–0
February 9 at Cornell* Beebe Lake • Ithaca, New York W 1–0  3–1–0
February 10 at Hamilton* Clinton, New York L 1–2  3–2–0
February 14 at Army* West Point, New York L 1–5  3–3–0
*Non-conference game.

References
  1. "Volume LXVII, Number 69". Columbia Daily Spectator. January 3, 1923. Retrieved March 16, 2020.
  2. "Volume LXVII, Number 82". Columbia Daily Spectator. January 18, 1923. Retrieved March 16, 2020.
  3. "Volume LXVII, Number 86". Columbia Daily Spectator. January 23, 1923. Retrieved March 16, 2020.
  4. "Volume LXVII, Number 95". Columbia Daily Spectator. February 10, 1923. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
  5. "Volume LXVII, Number 99". Columbia Daily Spectator. February 15, 1923. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
  6. "Volume LXVII, Number 103". Columbia Daily Spectator. February 20, 1923. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
  7. "Volume XLVII, Number 46". Columbia Daily Spectator. November 19, 1923. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
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