1947–48 Brown Bears men's ice hockey season

March 2026 August 2023 color:white; background:#4E3629; a #E03A3E 2px white white Brown Bears white 1947–48 Brown Bears wordmark.png Brown Bears men NCAA Division I independent schools (ice hockey) Independent 5–9–0 2–4–0 2–5–0 1–0–0 Westcott Moulton none 1938–39 1948–49 Brown Bears #FFFFFF background:#eeeeee; The 1947–48 Brown Bears men's ice hockey season was the 23rd season of play for the program but first under the oversight of the NCAA. The Bears represented Brown University and were coached by Westcott Moulton, in his 1st season. Season After a 9-year absence, Brown returned to the ice with Westcott Moulton (class of 1931) now helming the program. The Bears were predictably having to contend with a lack of experienced players but, with the Rhode Island Auditorium still at their disposal, Brown could still get practice time regardless of the weather conditions. The first game for the Bruins came against Harvard who, though no longer the preeminent power, were still a tough team to beat. The Bears showed up well and kept the contest close, ending regulation with a 5–5 tie. The 10-minute overtime, however, demonstrated just how far the Brunos still had to go. Harvard was able to score 5 additional goals in the extra session which were mostly attributed to Brown's lack of depth.https://repository.library.brown.edu/storage/bdr:1014218/PDF/ Bruin Hockeymen Drop Harvard Tilt In Overtime The Brown Daily Herald December 5, 1947 February 8, 2023 The team performed nearly as well in their second game when they rallied from a 2–5 deficit in the third to end just 1 goal shy of a tie.https://repository.library.brown.edu/studio/item/bdr:1014242/ Bruin's Late Drive Narrowly Misses Tie The Brown Daily Herald December 11, 1947 February 8, 2023 The same trend continued in Brown's third game when the Bears kept the game close only to see Princeton pull away late.https://repository.library.brown.edu/studio/item/bdr:1014254/ Tigers Down Skaters 7-4 The Brown Daily Herald December 15, 1947 February 8, 2023 Brown didn't play against until after returning from the winter break. In the interim, Moulton was able to put together a third line with new addition Rod Scheffer teaming with Henry Healy and Charlie Bryant while Warren Howard took over as the starter in goal. Unfortunately, they were met at home by one of the top teams in the nation. Boston University had little sympathy for the returning Bears and throttled Brown 2–13. Near the end of the game the Bruins, unable to match the offensive punch of the Terriers, fought back in the only way they could when Ned Dewey got into a fight with Don Cleary.https://repository.library.brown.edu/studio/item/bdr:1014296/ B.U. Romps The Brown Daily Herald January 9, 1948 February 8, 2023 While it had no impact on the outcome of the game, the scuffle buoyed the team for their match with Colby. The inspired Bears tore through the Mules and posted their first win on the season in dominating fashion.https://repository.library.brown.edu/studio/item/bdr:1014303/ Colby The Brown Daily Herald January 10, 1948 February 8, 2023 There was renewed hope after the victory and Brown was looking for revenge against Harvard. Unfortunately, just like the BU game, very little went right for the Bears. The Crimson squad eviscerated Brown to the tune of 3–17, posting the most goals scored against the Brunos in program history (still a record as of 2022). The only consolation in the game was that star center Fred Nelson was able to keep his scoring streak alive.https://repository.library.brown.edu/studio/item/bdr:1014318/ Harvard Whips Brown Sextet The Brown Daily Herald January 15, 1948 February 8, 2023 Unbowed by the severe defeat, Brown played well in the next game against Fort Devens State. While the score was close, it was only through the efforts of Chiefs' netminder Hal Downes. Brown was obviously the better team throughout the game and were able to post their second win of the season.https://repository.library.brown.edu/studio/item/bdr:1014343/ Bruins Outpoint Ft. Devens 2-1 in Boston Arena The Brown Daily Herald January 20, 1948 February 8, 2023 After an unfortunate but predictable loss to the best team in the country, Dartmouth, Brown headed to West Point for their final game before the semester break. Leading up to the game the Bears were unable to practice due to the Ice Capades being at the Auditorium. That and the fact that it was the third road game that week made the Bears sluggish and unable to counter a fairly strong Cadet team. Brown entered the examination period with a disappointing 2–6 mark but had played far better than their record indicated. The Bruins went down the home stretch of their season with three games in four days after the break. Joining the team were newcomers George Menard, Dan Rawson and Jim Ferry. After a strong win over MIT, the Bruins stunned Yale with an 8–7 win. The winning streak was ended by Cal goaltender Ian Watson who stymied the Bears for much of the match.https://repository.library.brown.edu/studio/item/bdr:1014365/ Bear Hockeymen Stopped by Cal. The Brown Daily Herald February 16, 1948 February 8, 2023 Menard proved himself to be a great addition to the team when he played the entire game against New Hampshire and scored the Bears' final two goals in the match.https://repository.library.brown.edu/studio/item/bdr:1014375/ Brown Sextet Scored 4-2 Victory Over N. H. The Brown Daily Herald February 19, 1948 February 8, 2023 The Bears ended the season with a narrow defeat to MIT, however, despite the poor record the year was seen as a success; Brown had won several games and even in some of their losses they did not look out of place with some of the college hockey regulars. Roster yes George E. Ball jr F Connecticut Hamden, Connecticut yes Charles W. Bryant sr D Rhode Island Providence, Rhode Island yes Lawrence G. Copeland so F 1928 6 6 Connecticut New Haven, Connecticut yes Charles R. D'Ewart jr D Massachusetts Worcester, Massachusetts yes Robert H. Davidson jr F Massachusetts Dedham, Massachusetts yes Charles D. De Laittre so G 1928 10 3 Minnesota Minneapolis, Minnesota yes Edward Dewey Jr. so D 1927 12 26 Connecticut Hartford, Connecticut yes James Ferry so F yes Henry M. Healy so F yes Warren R. Howard so G 1926 3 19 Rhode Island Johnston, Rhode Island yes John F. Kimball Jr. so 1928 3 16 New York New York, New York yes George F. Menard George Menard so D 1927 9 3 Rhode Island Burrillville, Rhode Island yes Frederick Nelson jr F yes Joseph W. Pridmore III jr D Massachusetts Lynnfield Center, Massachusetts yes Donald R. Rawson so F 1927 10 14 Rhode Island Burrillville, Rhode Island yes Robert J. Rinfret fr D 1925 12 12 yes Rodman C. Scheffer so F 1928 4 1 New York New York, New York yes Robert P. Shaughnessy jr New York Brooklyn, New York yes Lawrence Shepard jr F yes William F. Smith so F 1924 4 21 Connecticut New Haven, Connecticut yes Frank A. Sternberg so 1927 3 4 Massachusetts Springfield, Massachusetts yes Edward A. Vincent jr F 1919 5 7 Rhode Island Slatersville, Rhode Island yes Walter F. Walworth Jr. sr F Massachusetts Arlington, Massachusetts yes Note: John Kimball, Robert Shaughnessy and Frank Sternberg are listed as being members of the team but do not appear to have played in any of the games. https://www.eliteprospects.com/team/1320/brown-univ./1947-1948?tab=stats 1947-1948 Roster Elite Prospects December 30, 2019 Standings BRN Schedule and results no |- !colspan=12 style="Brown Bears #FFFFFF;" | Regular Season December 4 l yes no Harvard Rhode Island Auditorium Providence, Rhode Island 5–10 OT 0–1–0 December 10 l yes yes no Yale New Haven Arena New Haven, Connecticut 4–5 0–2–0 December 13 l yes yes no Princeton Hobey Baker Memorial Rink Princeton, New Jersey 4–7 0–3–0 January 8 l yes no Boston University Rhode Island Auditorium Providence, Rhode Island 2–13 0–4–0 January 10 w yes yes no Colby South End Arena Waterville, Maine 7–0 1–4–0 January 14 l yes yes no Harvard Boston Arena Boston, Massachusetts 3–17 1–5–0 January 19 w yes yes no Fort Devens State Boston Arena Boston, Massachusetts 2–1 2–5–0 January 21 l yes yes no Dartmouth Davis Rink Hanover, New Hampshire 1–7 2–6–0 January 24 l yes yes no Army Smith Rink West Point, New York 2–3 2–7–0 February 11 w yes yes no MIT Boston Arena Boston, Massachusetts 9–2 3–7–0 February 12 w yes no Yale Rhode Island Auditorium Providence, Rhode Island 8–7 4–7–0 February 14 l yes no California Rhode Island Auditorium Providence, Rhode Island 4–10 4–8–0 February 18 w yes no New Hampshire Rhode Island Auditorium Providence, Rhode Island 4–2 5–8–0 February 25 l yes no MIT Rhode Island Auditorium Providence, Rhode Island 6–7 5–9–0 no no https://s3.amazonaws.com/sidearm.sites/brownuni.sidearmsports.com/documents/2018/5/7/2009_Men_s_Ice_Hockey_Media_Guide_Part_2.pdf 2009–10 Brown men's ice hockey media guide part 2 Brown Bears December 30, 2019 February 8, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20230208140804/https://s3.amazonaws.com/sidearm.sites/brownuni.sidearmsports.com/documents/2018/5/7/2009_Men_s_Ice_Hockey_Media_Guide_Part_2.pdf dead Scoring statistics 2 Brown Bears Name Position Games Goals Assists Points #FFFFFF PIM George Ball 1 C - - - - - Charlie Bryant 1 LW/D - - - - - Larry Copeland 1 RW - - 10 - - Chuck D'Ewart 1 D - - - - - Bobby Davidson 1 LW - - - - - Chuck De Laittre 1 G - - - - - Ned Dewey 1 D - - - - - Jim Ferry 1 F - - - - - Harry Healy 1 RW - - - - - Warren Howard 1 G - - - - - George Menard 1 D - - - - - Fred Nelson 1 C - 11 10 21 - Joe Pridmore 1 D - - - - - Don Rawson 1 F - - - - - Bob Rinfret 1 D - - - - - Rod Scheffer 1 C - - - - - Larry Shepard 1 RW - - - - - William Smith 1 - - - - - Eddie Vincent 1 LW - - - - - Wally Walworth 1 RW - - - - - Total References 50em Category:Brown Bears men's ice hockey seasons Brown Brown Brown