Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_name_93 (win__percentage VARCHAR, conference VARCHAR, _number_of_bids VARCHAR)
### Question:
For the Hockey East conference, what is the total number of win percentages when there are less than 4 bids?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(win__percentage) FROM table_name_93 WHERE conference = "hockey east" AND _number_of_bids < 4