1947–48 Norwich Cadets men's ice hockey season

March 2026 August 2023 color:white; background:#87212e; a #907C4B 2px white white Norwich Cadets white 1947–48 250 Norwich Cadets men New England Intercollegiate Hockey League NEIHL 8th 6–7–0 2–5–0 4–2–0 2–5–0 Gerard Derosier Sterling Melendy Sabine Field Rink 1946–47 1948–49 Norwich Cadets #FFFFFF background:#eeeeee; The 1947–48 Norwich Cadets men's ice hockey season was the 14th season of play for the program but first under the oversight of the NCAA. The Cadets represented Norwich University and were coached by Gerard Derosier in his 1st season. Season Norwich entered the season with an ambitious 12-game schedule and a new head coach to lead the team. Boston University grad, Gerard Derosier took over the club and was looking to provide a bit of permanence for a program that had been playing off and on for the past 40 years. The biggest trouble early on was getting ice time as the Cadets still were relying on an outdoor rink. Fortunately, the weather consented to allowing the surface on Sabine Field to freeze in time for the opening match with Vermont. However, A lack of practice time led to the Cadets getting shutout despite inspired play from team captain Sterling Melendy.https://archives.norwich.edu/digital/collection/p16663coll2/id/18491/rec/844 The Vermont Game Norwich University Record February 6, 1948 May 15, 2023 The team was able to get in a significant amount of practice time over the next three weeks as they played just 2 more games in January. While Norwich lost both matched, the team was trending upwards and were finally able to get into the win column in the rematch with Vermont.https://archives.norwich.edu/digital/collection/p16663coll2/id/18491/rec/845 The Vermont Game Norwich University Record February 20, 1948 May 15, 2023 The team took control of the game early and stayed ahead, eventually building a 7–2 lead. Vermont had a furious attempt to tie the game late but the Cadets were able to hold off their opponents for the victory. After a second win, the team travelled south for a swing through Boston. The trip could have hardly started worse with a 6–18 defeat to Northeastern. While the two subsequent games were much closer, Norwich lost both matches and had no chance of making the conference postseason.https://archives.norwich.edu/digital/collection/p16663coll2/id/18104/rec/846 Hockey Norwich University Record March 5, 1948 May 15, 2023 Despite the futility of their situation, the team rallied once they got back home and reeled off four straight wins to bright themselves up to an even record. Though they were still well out of the NEIHL playoffs, the Cadets had a chance at a winning record if they could take down Colgate. The Red Raiders were one of the top teams that season but that didn't deter Norwich. The Cadets found themselves down 5–2 early in the third period before attempting to stage a comeback. Norwich scored three goals in the third, unfortunately the Red Raiders were able to slip one more past Switzer to escape with a win.Hockey Players Bow By Single Goal to Power Colgate https://archives.norwich.edu/digital/collection/p16663coll2/id/18426/rec/848 Norwich University Record April 2, 1948 May 15, 2023 Roster yes Sam Adams RW yes Finigan yes Louis Gomez Vermont Barre, Vermont yes Janiak yes Richard Jordan G Massachusetts Medford, Massachusetts yes Dave Lamson RW/D yes McIntire C/LW yes McWilliams LW yes Sterling Melendy C/LW yes C Robert Reagan Massachusetts Medford, Massachusetts yes Sweeney yes Dana Switzer G yes Weiler D yes Wharton D yes Wheeler yes Richard Wilkins LW/RW Massachusetts Newton, Massachusetts yes Wright yes https://archives.norwich.edu/digital/search/collection/p16663coll2/searchterm/norwich+university+record/field/title/mode/exact/conn/and/order/date/page/17 Norwich University Record Archive Norwich University May 15, 2023 Standings NOR NOR Schedule and results no |- !colspan=12 style="Norwich Cadets #FFFFFF;" | Regular Season January 10 l yes no Vermont † Sabine Field Rink Northfield, Vermont 0–2 0–1–0 January 16 l yes no Middlebury McCullough Arena Middlebury, Vermont 3–9 0–2–0 0–1–0 January 28 l yes no New Hampshire UNH Ice Rink Durham, New Hampshire 5–7 0–3–0 0–2–0 February 4 w yes yes no Vermont † Burlington, Vermont 7–5 1–3–0 February 7 w no Fort Devens State Sabine Field Rink Northfield, Vermont 3–2 2–3–0 1–2–0 February 9 l yes no Northeastern Boston Arena Boston, Massachusetts 6–18 2–4–0 1–3–0 February 10 l yes no Boston University Boston Arena Boston, Massachusetts 3–7 2–5–0 1–4–0 February l yes no Fort Devens State Skating Club of Boston Rink Allston, Massachusetts 2–5 2–6–0 1–5–0 February 13 w no Middlebury Sabine Field Rink Northfield, Vermont 3–2 3–6–0 2–5–0 February 24 w yes no Vermont † Sabine Field Rink Northfield, Vermont 4–3 4–6–0 February 28 w yes yes no Paul Smith's College Olympic Stadium Lake Placid, New York 7–2 5–6–0 March 2 w yes no Saint Michael's Sabine Field Rink Northfield, Vermont 6–2 6–6–0 March 5 l yes no Colgate Sabine Field Rink Northfield, Vermont 5–6 6–7–0 no no † Vermont fielded a club team at this time Note: Some accounts have Norwich with a record of 7–7 for 1948, however, contemporary accounts have the team finishing on March 5 with a 6–7 record. 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