1922–23 Union Skating Dutchmen ice hockey season

March 2026 August 2023 color:white; background:#822433 white white Union Skating Dutchmen white 1922–23 Union Dutchmen.svg 150 Union Skating Dutchmen NCAA Division I independent schools (ice hockey) Independent 2–1–0 2–0–0 0–1–0 Elmer Oliphant Don Dold Union Rink 1921–22 1923–24 Union Dutchmen #FFFFFF background:#eeeeee; The 1922–23 Union Skating Dutchmen men's ice hockey season was the 10th season of play for the program. The Skating Dutchmen represented Union College and were coached by Elmer Oliphant in his 1st season. Season The hockey team received welcome news early in the year when the school decided to build a new temporary skating rink on the campus tennis courts.New Skating Rink to Revive Hockey https://nyshistoricnewspapers.org/?a=d&d=con19230112-01.1.4&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN---------- Concordiensis January 12, 1923 October 11, 2023 Unfortunately, poor weather conditions delayed the start of practice and caused the surface to be rough and slow.Continued Snowstorms Delay Hockey Practice https://nyshistoricnewspapers.org/?a=d&d=con19230116-01.1.1&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN---------- Concordiensis January 16, 1923 October 11, 2023 The season was set to begin just a few days after the first session was finally held but the team had more to play for than wins alone; the very future of the program was at stake. In 1920, the school had reportedly spent several hundred dollars on the program with little to show for their investment. After returning in '22, the team had drawn enough interest for Union to try once more and would need to see some potential for them to sign of on setting up an intercollegiate schedule.Hockey Players to Meet Local Stars https://nyshistoricnewspapers.org/?a=d&d=con19230119-01.1.4&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN---------- Concordiensis January 19, 1923 October 11, 2023 Knowing what was on the line for the program, the team kicked off the season in style with an impressive win over the Schenectady Wanderers, a local amateur club. After the two other Schenectady teams were forced to cancel games, the rematch with the Wanderers a week later became an impromptu championship match. Though the score was closer, the second win by Union gave the Dutchmen the city championship.Hockey Team to Play in Albany https://nyshistoricnewspapers.org/?a=d&d=con19230216-01.1.1&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN---------- Concordiensis February 16, 1923 October 11, 2023 Union had a few weeks to prepare for their final game of the season, a trip to Albany to play the local country club. While the team lost its final match, and had several more canceled due to poor weather, the team had made enough of an impression on the athletic department for the team to return the following year.Union College - Garnet Yearbook (Schenectady, NY) - Class of 1924 https://www.e-yearbook.com/yearbooks/Union_College_Garnet_Yearbook/1924/Page_194.html e-yearbook October 11, 2023 Dick Meyer served as team manager. Roster yes Bates Bishop yes Jackson S. Bishop yes John V. Dolan yes Donald T. Dold yes C William F. La Pan yes Hugh J. Slattery yes Nelson R. Zeitler yes Union College https://www.eliteprospects.com/team/1366/union-college/1922-1923#players Elite Prospects May 10, 2023 Standings UNI Schedule and results no no |- !colspan=12 style="Union Garnet Chargers #FFFFFF;" | Regular Season January 20 w yes no Schenectady Wanderers Union Rink Schenectady, New York 6–1 1–0–0 January 27 w yes no Schenectady Wanderers Union Rink Schenectady, New York 4–2 2–0–0 February 17 l yes yes no Albany Country Club Country Club Rink Albany, New York ? 2–1–0 no no Men's Ice Hockey Year-by-Year Results https://unionathletics.com/sports/mens-ice-hockey/results Union Dutchmen May 10, 2023 References 50em Category:Union Garnet Chargers men's ice hockey seasons Union Union Union