Universities of Maine and Pittsburgh to Adopt Hockey

Two more universities are about to include hockey in their winter athletic activities, the University of Maine and the University of Pittsburgh. Maine will take it up this year only in inter-class form, but if much interest is shown, and if the material looks at all strong, a university seven will be selected next year and a schedule of intercollegiate games arranged. One great advantage for Maine is that it rarely will suffer from lack of ice. This year there was ice eight inches thick before Christmas on a stream of running water near the college. A rink has been constructed on the campus for the inter-class games.

Pittsburgh is adopting hockey once more after a lapse of several years. There are two indoor rinks in the city now, and hence the candidates should not suffer from lack of practice. Twenty players have responded already, and the team will compete in a league comprising Carnegie Tech. Yale and Princeton alumni teams, and the Pittsburgh Athletic Association.