Dempsey ended her college career ninth on the Crimson’s all-time scoring list, and was a first-team selection for the All-Ivy League and All-ECAC hockey selection. Crowell expressed support for Dempsey, saying that the team members “know she’s going to be around.” Crowell added that she hopes the team will attend one of Dempsey’s Blades games this season.

“She’s such a great representative for our program and everything we want out of our players,” Crowell said.

Gedman added that “[Jillian] eats and breathes Harvard hockey, so it’s always nice to see her around.”

She also emphasized that the team would continue to cheer for her wherever she played.

“I know everyone is going to support her on the Blades, and I hope she makes a run at the next Olympics, so we’re all behind her for that,” Gedman said.

But the support goes in both directions.

“I know she’s going to come to the games because she’s still a huge supporter,” Reber said. “She’s always texting us and checking up on us, everything like that.”

Reber commended the two former players in general for everything they have brought and continue to bring to the team.

“They both were leaders on and off of the ice. That was a huge part of their personalities and a reason why they were our captains last year,” Reber said. “A lot of people look up to them still, so they’ve definitely left their mark on Harvard hockey.”