Coach Witt: "The best and most important part of Deena's game is that she makes things happen. It seems like every time she is on the ice we have scoring chances. She is also one of our best penalty killers and plays big in big games."

ECACHL All-Star ... 2004-2005: Scored game-winner in overtime vs. Princeton Mar. 4 in ECACHL playoffs for a 4-3 win, Yale's first post-season win ... Tied for first on team with 16 assists, which was tied for eighth-best all-time at Yale ... Third on team in points with 27 ... 2003-2004: Second on team in goals (10) and added eight assists to finish third on the team in points (18) ... 2002-2003: Led team in assists with 18, tied for the fourth-best in Yale history ... second in points with 27 and third in goals with nine ... Off the Ice: Psychology major ... member of Ezra Stiles college ... father Robert played semi-pro hockey.

Nickname: Schnitz
Favorite musician: The Tragically Hip/Jack Johnson
Favorite food: Chicken and rice
Best present/gift you ever received: My iron/blender
Who would you switch places with for a day? Annie so I could eat a lil ham, but not on a sandwich
Pre-game routine: Warm up, stretch, tape stick, visualize, listen to music
Favorite quote: "To be the best, you have to beat the best"
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be? Mexico
Favorite TV show: Seinfeld
What is your most prized possession? Ezze sub sauce/sundried tomato dressing
What is the strongest part of your game? Drive around the D, towards the net
Favorite class: Philosophy
What is your favorite part of Yale? Love how beautiful the campus is
If you couldn't play hockey, what other sport would you play? Roller hockey