Evelyn Doyle (Dexter Southfield School, F, 2026, Yale) – Commits to Yale University
It is reported that Doyle will make her way onto the Yale University campus in the 2026-2027 season.
NZ Scouts say: “She always has her stick and body towards the net and can shoot shots on net or bang home rebounds from her teammates. She also does the work along the boards and helps win possession of the puck for her team”.
Annie Schwarz (Loomis Chaffee School, F, 2026, Yale) – Commits to Yale University
It is reported that Schwarz will make her way onto the Yale University campus in the 2026-2027 season.
NZ Scouts say: “Annie plays at a very high pace and wants to play fast. Her cycles are strong and can draw defenders out of position. She has quick hands and possesses the puck very well up and down the ice. She is a smart player as well that puts pucks in open areas and gives her teammates chances with the puck to que up scoring chances”.
Shayla Beaudette (Rochester Youth Hockey – BK Selects U19, D, 2026, Wisconsin) – Commits to the University of Wisconsin
It is reported that Beaudettle will make her way onto the Wisconsin campus in the 2026-2027 season.
NZ Scouts say: “Beaudette is a tall defender with agile skating and strong puck skills. She dances through defenders and releases quick snap shots on net. She skates the line, finding better shot lanes and distributing the puck well with tape to tape passes in the offensive zone”.
Sarah Powers (Phillips Andover Academy, F, 2026, Boston College) – Commits to Boston College
It is reported that Powers will make her way onto the Boston College campus in the 2026-2027 season.
NZ Scouts say: ” Fast, well balanced skater who is relentless on the puck. Physically fit as she goes hard each shift playing a 100′ game. Works hard without the puck to get open continually. Hunts the puck with tenacity. Handles the puck well. Passes puck w accuracy and proper touch. Edges are excellent”.
Alaina Gnetz (Woodbury High School, F, 2026, Minnesota Duluth) – Commits to the University of Minnesota Duluth
It is reported that Gnetz will make her way onto the University of Minnesota Duluth campus in the 2026-2027 season.
NZ Scouts say: “Her transitions up ice are strong and quick to get her team on the attack sooner. She is also always moving and has a high motor. Her speed is smooth and she has reliable edges to cut to the middle for chances. Very impressive ability to handle the puck, even when knocked to her knees, she can control it to the outside of her body and keep opponents away”.
Brooke Gnetz (MN Jr. White Caps Black, D, 2026, Minnesota Duluth) – Commits to the University of Minnesota Duluth
It is reported that Gnetz will make her way onto the University of Minnesota Duluth campus in the 2026-2027 season.
NZ Scouts say: “Gnetz has good skating ability matched with quick edge work. She escapes from pressure smoothly and is not afraid to explode up ice and confidently command the puck into the offensive zone. She is poised with the puck and her hands help her to create additional time and space for herself”.
Tess Martin (Shattuck St. Mary’s U16, D, 2026, Harvard) – Commits to Harvard University
It is reported that Martin will make her way onto the Harvard campus in the 2026-2027 season.
NZ Scouts say: “Martin keeps her head up at the point and moves the puck quickly. Pinches with good risk assessment”.
Victoria Hausberger (Lovell Academy, D, 2026, Merrimack) – Commits to Merrimack College
It is reported that Hausberger will make her way onto the Merrimack campus in the 2026-2027 season.
Lia Cericola (Rochester Youth Hockey – BK Selects U19, F, 2026, Princeton) – Commits to Princeton University
It is reported that Cericola will make her way onto the Princeton campus in the 2026-2027 season.
NZ Scouts say: “Cericola skates so fast and it takes very little for her to get to top speed. She has a want to be first to pucks and competes hard along the boards for a smaller player. Her compete helps her win possession of the puck and then get to work by play making or getting the puck to the net herself”.
Avery Hovland (NAHA White 19U, F, 2025, Minnesota) – Commits to University of Minnesota
It is reported that Hovland will make her way onto the Minnesota campus in the 2025-2026 season.
NZ Scouts say: “Hovland competes real hard and has quick and fast feet to get her moving and hard to cover in the offensive zone. She is so speedy around the perimeter but she will test the middle of the ice and not be afraid to park in front of the net to tip, screen and try to bang home rebounds”.
Nela Lopusanova (Rochester Youth Hockey – BK Selects U19, F, 2026, Wisconsin) – Commits to the University of Wisconsin
It is reported that Lopusanova will make her way onto the Wisconsin campus in the 2026-2027 season.
NZ Scouts say: “With her vision she is a huge threat in the O-zone she is fully able to find open lanes and make the other team pay, by setting up her teammates with quality chances. She is also able to maintain intense pressure and leverage on defenders that makes her even more deadly when mixed with her top notch play anticipation”.
Brooklyn O’Brien (Shattuck St. Mary’s U16, F, 2026, Merrimack) – Commits to Merrimack College
It is reported tha O’Brien will make her way onto the Merrimack campus in the 2026-2027 season.
NZ Scouts say: “Works hard with and without the puck. Has speed and can use it well when carrying the puck. O’Brien drove the net and fought off the defender to rip a wrister home for a beauty vs Boston. She is physical and feisty with a good defensive mindset and her passes are on the mark”.