As a junior: Appeared in 11 games for Bryant ... Scored a goal in season-opening 3-2 win over Assumption.

As a sophomore: Appeared in 10 games for the Bulldogs at midfield.

As a freshman: Played in seven games at the defensive position in her first year at Bryant.
Before Bryant: A 2005 graduate of Lakeland High School, DeMello was a four-year varsity letterwinner for the Hornets ... Helped lead her squad to a trio of consecutive league championships including a 21-1 record her senior season ... Part of a defense that allowed just four goals the entire year ... Journal News All-Star selection ... Earned a bronze medal in the Empire State Games in 2002 ... Played basketball for two years and lacrosse for four ... National Honor Society member.

Personal: Daughter of Joy and Lou DeMello, Jenna Marie DeMello was born May 14, 1987... Has two brothers, Lou and Mike.

COACHES' CORNER: Jay's biggest asset is her hockey IQ.  She really understands our system and does a great job helping the younger players to see the big picture. Like Lauren Alexander, Jay's work ethic is unsurpassed and her ability to work with and relate to our younger players is incredibly valuable.