St. Lawrence University Athletics

2013-14: One of three Saints captains as a senior, Desrochers had a breakout season offensively, finishing as the team's leading scorer with 11 goals and 21 assists for 32 points. She set a new program record for career goals by a defenseman with her 26th career tally against RPI on Feb. 22 and added her 27th at Quinnipiac in the playoffs on March 1.  An exceptional two-way defenseman, Desrochers appeared in all 35 games and earned second team All-ECAC honors for her efforts. 

2012-13: Desrochers recorded 11 points (4g,7a) in 38 games in her junior season with the Saints.

2011-12: Desrochers became a force at the blue line for the Saints as a sophomore, totaling new career-highs in all offensive categories.  The Welland, ON native scored a key goal in the series clincher against Dartmouth in the ECAC playoffs and had the game-winner against Vermont in the regular season.  Mel matched her outstanding efforts off the ice, as she earned ECAC Hockey All-Academic honors.

2010-11: Desrochers was a solid addition to the Saints' corps of defensemen in her first season.  The Welland, ON native finished with eight points on four goals and four assists, all of which came in the second half of the season.  A member of ECAC Hockey's All-Academic team, Mel scored goals against Mercyhurst, Brown, Quinnipiac and Cornell.

Pre-St. Lawrence
Desrochers served as an assistant captain of the Stoney Creek Jr. Sabres. In 32 games played, the Welland, ON native had a pair of goals and ten helpers for 12 points. She represented Ontario playing on the Blue team at the 2009 Canadian National Championships and also participated on an All-Star team that beat Team Canada last spring. Born April 15, 1992, Mel is the daughter of Roger and Sylvie Desrochers.