Pucci is quick to credit Dempsey for inspiring the team’s success this past weekend.

“She [plays] a huge role in getting us going and focused,” Pucci continued, “[This weekend], we had all lines firing on all cylinders sparked by Jill’s performances.”

Last season, Dempsey finished the year as the top scorer for the Crimson, with 28 points on 14 goals and 14 assists. She also finished with All-ECAC and All-Ivy League second team honors and was voted the team’s Most Valuable Player.

“Nobody works harder [than Jill],” junior goaltender Laura Bellamy said, “She’s as passionate about hockey as anyone in the sport.”

Bellamy believes that Dempsey’s unyielding work ethic is something the team is used to from their leading scorer.

“It’s hard to pick one moment that really captures her intensity,” Bellamy said. “She brings it every day. She’s one of those players that is the first one at the rink and the last to leave. She takes pressure off the defense with her scoring and in practice helps to make us better as goalies”

Pucci agrees with her goalkeeper’s sentiments.

“[Jill] has a big role on the team as a leader,” Pucci said. “She is always working her hardest, focusing on improving the little things, and has a positive attitude.”

Despite posting dominant back-to-back performances this weekend, Dempsey insists that there is room for this team to grow.

“We need to start [games] with [more] urgency,” Dempsey said. “This past weekend, we saw what we’re capable of doing as a team. I have faith in this team, and I think we have a great chance going forward.”

Harvard, which is currently ranked second in the ECAC behind Ivy foe Cornell, faces Boston College in the consolation match of the Beanpot Tuesday night.

“We can’t control what the other team does” Dempsey said. “Instead, all we can do is come ready to play and focus on what we can do better.”