Once again, Yale spoiled the party.

The Harvard hockey team began the 1986-87 season with a school-record 15 straight victories. But the Elis ruined the fun with a 4-2 triumph at Ingalls Rink in New Haven, Conn.

The road to New Haven was paved with pleasant and, on occasion, unexpected turns.

Harvard 5, Brown 2

In its first game since a 6-5 loss to Michigan State in the finals of the NCAA Tournament, the Crimson knocks off the Bruins at Bright Center. Five Harvard players score.

Harvard 4, Yale 1

Two power-play goals, from Tim Barakett and Lane MacDonald, help the Crimson scorch the Elis.

Harvard 6, Princeton 2

He was never known as a great scorer. In fact, he was never known as a scorer. But Captain Peter Chiarelli notches a hat trick to give the Crimson a victory in Princeton, N.J.

Harvard 6, Army 3

The Army leaves its bunkers and heads for cover. A potent Harvard attack, led by MacDonald (two goals), is too much.

Harvard 8, Dartmouth 3

Ever seen Green blood? Dartmouth is reeling after this massacre.

Harvard 5, Dartmouth 0

Goalie Dickie McEvoy is faultless between the pipes, picking up 22 saves.