1948–49 American International Aces men's ice hockey season

March 2026 August 2023 color:white; background:#000000; a #FFB60F 2px white white American International Aces white 1948–49 AIC Yellow Jackets wordmark.png 175 American International Aces men 4–3–0 11–7–1 9–9–0 3–1–0 William Turner William Turner Big E Coliseum 1949–50 American International Yellow Jackets #FFFFFF background:#eeeeee; The 1948–49 American International Aces men's ice hockey season was the inaugural season of play for the program. The Aces represented American International College and were coached by William Turner, who also served as team captain.American International College - Taper Yearbook (Springfield, MA) - Class of 1949 http://www.e-yearbook.com/yearbooks/American_International_College_Taper_Yearbook/1949/Page_138.html Taper Yearbook January 13, 2023 Season AIC's first ice hockey team was organized and arranged at the behest of senior William Turner. The club was able to not only secure seven opponents for the season but managed to also use the Big E Coliseum for their home games rather than have to rely on frozen ponds. The Aces played well in their first season, finishing with a winning record. More impressive, however, was that their three losses on the year were to two of the strongest teams in college hockey, BU and eventual National Champion, BC. Dick Kearns served as team manager with Ray Guilmentte as his assistant. Roster yes 00 Joe Percy g yes 21 Ray Fredricks yes 22 Jim Kelly yes 23 Howie Tompson yes 24 Bob Clason jr yes 25 Tom Smith sr yes 27 Fred Zanetti jr Massachusetts Springfield, Massachusetts yes 29 Bonde Johnson yes 31 Bob Boulrice jr yes 32 Dick Lamothe jr yes 33 Bob Mister yes 35 William Turner sr yes C 36 Flem Cochi yes 37 Joe Bucholtz yes 83 Andy Poggi yes Frank Fermanti yes https://www.eliteprospects.com/team/1252/american-international-college/1948-1949#players American International College Elite Prospects February 24, 2022 Standings AIC Schedule and results no |- !colspan=12 style="American International Yellow Jackets #FFFFFF;" | Regular season February 2 l yes yes no Boston College Boston Arena Boston, Massachusetts 2–10 February 25 l yes no Boston College Big E Coliseum West Springfield, Massachusetts 3–6 ? † l yes no Boston University ? ? 5–10 ? w yes no Devens State ? ? 4–3 ? w yes no Suffolk ? ? 10–6 ? w yes no Springfield ? ? 7–3 ? w yes no Springfield ? ? 6–1 Eastern Time Source:American International College - Taper Yearbook (Springfield, MA) - Class of 1949 http://www.e-yearbook.com/yearbooks/American_International_College_Taper_Yearbook/1949/Page_138.html Taper Yearbook January 13, 2023 † BU does not record a game against AIC during the season. References 50em 1948-49 Category:1948–49 NCAA men's ice hockey by team Category:1948 in sports in Massachusetts Category:1949 in sports in Massachusetts