Even though the season was marred by disappointments for the Crimson, there were several bright spots.
Offensive star A.J. Mleczko, who was often forced to play double shifts because of team injuries, was selected to the All-Ivy first team for the second straight year. Leitzes was also honored as a member of the first team for the second year in a row.
Mleczko set several career milestones in her third season on the ice for Harvard. The junior forward climbed atop the Harvard leader board in both goals and points, tallying 26 goals and 16 assists on the year.
But more importantly, the young Crimson team has gained experience points for the future. A promising freshman class of eight was thrust into the mix as depth problems forced Harvard head coach Katey Stone to go with a younger lineup.
"It's unusual to have such a big freshman class," first-year forward Alice DuBois said. "To have freshmen in man-up and man-down situations was...interesting."
"This was the most fun I've had since I started [playing hockey]," co-captain Ellen Frump said. "It was a little disappointing, but overall I had a great time."
And when you think about it, that's all that really matters.