1925–26 Bowdoin Polar Bears men's ice hockey season
The 1925–26 Bowdoin Polar Bears men's ice hockey season was the 7th season of play for the program. Season In the offseason, the team received some welcome news when Ben Houser signed a 3-year contract to remain with the college. While primarily a baseball coach, his success in the abbreviated '25 season showed that he wasn't bad at leading the ice hockey team. Additionally, the team had come in well under budget, costing $283.48 against a total funding of $482.50. The team held its first meeting immediately after the conclusion of the football season and tried to get a jump on the year. With the team returning six veterans, hopes were high for the Bears and they attempted to put together an ambitious schedule that included a 3-game swing through Massachusetts. Construction on the rink was nearly complete by the second week of December, thanks in part to an early winter, and floodlight were installed so that games could be played at night. As part of a new initiative by the school, students were required to participate in at least one sport to encourage physical fitness. While track and field was by far the most popular, with 193 participants, ice