Neutral Zone scouts were in attendance for the 57th Annual Brampton Canadettes Easter Tournament held in Brampton, ON April 2-5. Congratulations to the Oakville Hornets U15 AA who took home the championship. Below are players that stood out with grades in relation to others in the evaluations. Each player below has been given a grade based solely on their performance at this event. Players are ranked by descending letter grade order.
AYR Rockets
Juliet Kroetsch #14 (Ayr Rockets U15, F, 2030): Kroetsch is a responsible two-way forward who brings strong defensive awareness and reliability. She consistently tracks back to support her defense, showing good commitment away from the puck and an understanding of her defensive assignments. On the rush, the ’30 maintains strong positional awareness, finding open lanes effectively to stay available as a passing or transition option. She is a quick skater with noticeable bursts of speed through the neutral zone, allowing her to drive play and create separation from defenders. Offensively, Kroetsch can challenge multiple defenders with her pace and ability to change speed, often generating scoring chances by driving into space and getting shots through traffic. Grade: A-
Aubree Blinkhorn #18 (Ayr Rockets U15, F, 2030): Blinkhorn is a tall, physically strong player who uses her size and reach effectively to disrupt plays. She is particularly effective with her stick, consistently using well-timed poke checks to separate opponents from the puck and break up offensive chances before they develop. The ’30 is a solid skater for her frame, showing good mobility and the ability to react quickly to attacking players. Her lateral movement and recovery speed allow her to stay engaged in defensive situations and close gaps efficiently. Grade: B
Brampton Canadettes
Abby Legare #14 (Brampton Canadettes BAA, F, 2029): Legare is a strong skater with solid defensive instincts, she consistently makes smart plays in her own end and supports transition effectively. The ’29 shows good awareness under pressure and can quickly move the puck out of danger, often chipping it past defenders to spring rush opportunities up the ice. She is also a highly effective forechecker, particularly on the penalty kill, where her pressure and persistence lead to turnovers and disrupted plays. Her work down low creates chaos for opponents and helps generate short-handed momentum shifts. Offensively, Legare can contribute in key moments, highlighted by a strong power play goal where she scored on a one-timer slap shot from below the dot, placing it top shelf with precision. Her combination of defensive reliability, forechecking pressure, and opportunistic scoring makes her a valuable two-way presence. Grade: A-
Miyoko Hogeveen #77 (Brampton Canadettes BAA, D, 2029): Hogeveen is a strong, reliable two-way defender who contributes effectively at both ends of the ice. She is steady in her own zone, using good positioning and awareness to break up plays and move the puck efficiently out of danger. Offensively, the ’29 is confident at the blue line, showing poise in maintaining possession and making smart reads under pressure. On the power play, Hogeveen demonstrates strong vision and passing ability, consistently finding open teammates to create high-quality scoring chances. Her ability to manage the puck at the point and distribute effectively makes her a key driver of offensive zone pressure while maintaining defensive responsibility. Grade: A-
Andie Breux #8 (Brampton Canadettes BAA, F, 2029): Breux is a strong, well-balanced player who uses solid footwork to her advantage in the corners, she is effective at winning puck battles and protecting possession under pressure. The ’29 shows good body positioning and persistence on contested pucks, often coming out of scrums with control or disrupting the opponent’s cycle game. On the penalty kill, she is an aggressive and reliable forechecker, applying pressure with good timing to force turnovers and limit the opposition’s setup time. Her combination of strength, balance, and work ethic makes her a dependable defensive presence, particularly in hard areas of the ice. Grade: B+
Elisa Balassone #88 (Brampton Canadettes BAA, F, 2029): Balassone is a skilled offensive player with the ability to create and finish in high-danger areas. She has a dangerous shot, highlighted by a strong power play goal scored off a wrist shot from the top of the circle, showing both accuracy and release speed. The ’29 is effective on the rush, where she confidently attacks the slot and looks to challenge defenders directly. Her puck skills stand out in one-on-one situations, as she can beat defenders with creative moves such as the toe drag to open up shooting lanes. Grade: B
Nahla Pereira #92 (Brampton Canadettes BAA, F, 2029): Pereira is a solid, head-up skater who plays with confidence and awareness, she consistently keeps her eyes up to read the ice and identify developing plays. The ’29 is effective in one-on-one situations, using a well-executed toe drag to beat defenders and create space in the offensive zone. With the puck on her stick, Pereira shows composure and intent to create for her teammates, looking for passing options and opportunities to generate offense rather than forcing plays. Grade: B
Etobicoke
Stephanie Sachs #8 (Etobicoke Dolphins U15AA, D, 2030): Sachs is a smooth, composed skater both with and without the puck, she consistently drives play into the offensive zone and helps establish structured offensive pressure. She shows confidence carrying the puck through the neutral zone and into the attacking end, where she looks to set up her team’s offence rather than forcing plays. At the blue line, the ’30 is effective at creating her own space, using quick turns and mobility to evade pressure and maintain possession. Her decision-making is patient and controlled, demonstrated by her ability to slow the game down and distribute crisp lateral passes to keep the puck moving and open up lanes. Sachs also poses a shooting threat from the point, highlighted by a well-placed wrist shot goal. Overall, she is a steady puck-moving presence who helps drive offensive zone structure and sustain possession. Grade: A
Dorothy Tamburro #18 (Etobicoke Dolphins U15AA, F, 2029): Tamburro is a quick, agile skater with excellent puck skills, she is highly effective in the offensive zone where her mobility and stickhandling stand out. She can pivot smoothly on her edges while maintaining control of the puck, allowing her to evade pressure and extend offensive zone possession. The ’29 consistently plays with her head up, scanning for passing options or open ice to create space for herself and her teammates. Her ability to adjust direction quickly while protecting the puck makes her difficult to contain along the perimeter and dangerous in tight areas. Overall, Tamburro is a creative offensive player who helps sustain pressure and generate scoring opportunities through skill and movement. Grade: A-
Abby Olivera #63 (Etobicoke Dolphins U15AA, F, 2029): Oliveria is a quick, mobile defender who moves the puck efficiently and helps drive transition out of the defensive zone. She is capable of making accurate stretch passes to catch opponents off guard, as well as controlled bank passes to advance play to open wingers. Her skating allows her to retrieve pucks quickly and support breakouts under pressure. On the penalty kill, the ’29 is a reliable presence who works hard on the forecheck and competes well in corner battles, often coming out with possession or forcing turnovers. Her competitiveness and anticipation make her effective in disrupting opposing power plays. Offensively, Oliveria shows confidence when jumping into the play, looking to attack the slot when available. She is not hesitant to shoot from the blue line, adding a scoring threat from the point while maintaining her defensive responsibilities. Grade: A-
Danika Jones #19 (Etobicoke Dolphins U15AA, F, 2029): Jones is a strong skater with excellent puck control, she combines speed and skill to consistently pressure opposing defenders. She is most effective when attacking vertically, using her pace to force gaps in the defence and create offensive zone entries with momentum. The ’29 can beat defenders wide with speed, then uses strong edge work to quickly shift her body toward the middle of the ice, opening up passing lanes and creating high-danger opportunities. Her vision allows her to find teammates in the slot with well-timed, accurate passes, making her a dual threat as both a scorer and playmaker. Grade: B+
Taylor MacRae #23 (Etobicoke Dolphins U15AA, F, 2029): Macrae is a tall, strong forward who combines physical presence with solid straight-line speed. She is effective in 50/50 puck battles, using her strength and reach to gain possession and protect the puck under pressure. Her ability to compete and win contested plays makes her a reliable presence in both the offensive and defensive zones. The ’29 can also be a threat off the rush, as demonstrated by a strong individual goal where she used her speed to beat a defender to the puck, then finished calmly with a five-hole shot on the goaltender. Grade: B+
Guelph Gryphons
Sawyer Woloszanski #16 (Guelph Gryphons BAA, F, 2029): Woloszanski is a powerful skater with above-average speed, she consistently uses her mobility to impact both ends of the ice. Defensively, the ’29 shows strong instincts, reading plays well and applying pressure at the right moments to disrupt opposing breakouts. She excels at attacking defenders with pace, forcing turnovers through aggressive pursuit and quick stick work. Once possession is gained, Woloszanski transitions rapidly up ice, creating scoring opportunities and finishing with a hard, accurate shot on goal. Her combination of speed, awareness, and transition ability makes her a reliable two-way presence. Grade: A-
Sophia Morrison #29 (Guelph Gryphons BAA, F, 2031): Morrison is a confident puck carrier who plays with composure under pressure, she makes smart, efficient decisions in her own zone and moves the puck effectively to transition play up ice. The ’31 shows strong awareness and vision, consistently finding good passing options to exit the defensive end cleanly. In tight areas, her stickhandling stands out—using head fakes and quick, deceptive moves to beat defenders and maintain possession. Her combination of poise, skill, and quick transition ability makes her a reliable and dynamic presence in all three zones. Grade: B+
Sienna Atwood #24 (Guelph Gryphons BAA, F/D, 2030): Atwood is a solid skater with reliable puck-handling skills, she effectively uses crossovers to build speed and push the pace up ice. Her ability to accelerate through the neutral zone allows her to consistently gain zone entry with control. The ’30 shows confidence carrying the puck and can navigate through traffic, making her a dependable option in transition and a player who helps drive offensive possession. Grade: B
Elyse Dodds #3 (Guelph Gryphons BAA, F, 2029): Dodds strong, fluid skater who combines agility with confident puck control, she is particularly effective in tight spaces where her hands stand out. The ’29 shows poise under pressure, maintaining possession through traffic and making quick, skilled plays in confined areas. Notably, she can beat defenders one-on-one, as demonstrated by a smooth toe drag to gain the zone with control. Her ability to handle the puck at speed and create space makes her a consistent offensive threat and a player capable of driving possession through the neutral zone.
Oakville Hornets
Madison Fadista #24 (Oakville Hornets U15 AA, F, 2029): Fadista is an offensively gifted forward with elite puck skills, she possesses silky smooth hands that allow her to maintain possession even through heavy traffic. She is a very fast skater who can separate from defenders and quickly break into open ice, creating time and space to make plays. Offensively, the ’29 consistently looks to attack the middle of the ice, generating dangerous shots through traffic and putting pressure on goaltenders. She is difficult to defend in one-on-one situations, capable of beating defenders using both speed and skill, and can change tempo effectively to create openings. A strong example of her creativity came off a faceoff where she beat a defender through the legs, cut to the middle, and fired a shot into the top corner for a highlight-reel goal. Defensively, she shows intelligence and structure, maintaining strong positioning and contributing reliably without the puck. Overall, Fadista is a dynamic offensive threat who can take over games, as demonstrated by her three outstanding individual goals against Guelph. Grade: A+
Maddy Haydar #16 (Oakville Hornets U15 AA, F, 2030): Haydar is a shifty, creative forward who excels at manipulating time and space with the puck, she uses quick stops and starts to shake defenders and extend plays. Her vision stands out, consistently delivering crisp cross-ice passes and drawing coverage before finding open teammates. The ’30 shows a strong offensive mindset, attacking the slot for rebounds and second-chance opportunities. She is highly skilled with the puck, she can beat defenders one-on-one in the offensive zone to generate quality scoring chances. From the wings, Haydar possesses a dangerous shot that can challenge goaltenders high, and she’s capable of creating plays from below the goal line by pulling defenders in and threading centering passes through traffic. Her strong edge work—especially when facing the net—allows her to stay elusive and maintain control under pressure, making her a dynamic and versatile offensive threat. Grade: A
Jane Simeon #9 (Oakville Hornets U15 AA, D, 2029): Simeon is a smooth, agile skater with strong edge work, she uses tight turns and body control to evade pressure and maintain possession. Confident with the puck, The ’30 keeps her head up and scans the ice effectively, allowing her to make smart, timely decisions in transition. She can carry the puck into the zone with speed, either distributing to trailing teammates for quality shooting opportunities or attacking the slot herself to create dangerous one-on-one chances with the goaltender. Her combination of skating, vision, and puck skill makes her a dynamic offensive threat. Grade: A-
Abby Vaillancourt #12 (Oakville Hornets U15 AA, F, 2029): Villaincourt is tall forward who skates well for her size, she combines good speed with strong footwork to be a threat in open ice. The ’29 can generate offense off the rush, using her stride and puck skills to challenge defenders one-on-one. Early in the game, she showcased her individual ability by driving straight up the middle with speed, beating a defender with a slick stickhandling move before finishing confidently five-hole on the goaltender. Her blend of size, skating, and attacking mindset makes her a dangerous offensive presence. Grade: A-
Maya Lewis #21 (Oakville Hornets U15 AA, D, 2029): Lewis is a smart, reliable player who consistently makes the right decisions with the puck, she demonstrates strong vision and passing ability in all three zones. The ’29 skates well with solid speed, allowing her to push through defenders and gain the zone with control. On the power play, she shows a clear offensive mindset, attacking the slot and using her stickhandling to create space and open up scoring opportunities. She also has the ability to finish high-end plays, highlighted by an impressive goal where she picked up a loose puck in the neutral zone at speed, beat a defender with a quick outside move, then cut inside and finished with a backhand top shelf. Her combination of hockey sense, skating, and puck skill makes her a consistent offensive contributor. Grade: A-
Ayla McDonald #59 (Oakville Hornets U15 AA, F, 2029): McDonald is a quick, agile skater with strong passing instincts, she is effective in transition and shows the ability to make smart plays through the neutral zone. She reads developing plays well and supports the puck effectively, often positioning herself to attack the slot and become a receiving option in dangerous areas. Offensively, the ’29 can create and finish in a variety of ways. She scored a well-placed wrist shot goal from the faceoff dot, showing good shooting accuracy and timing. On another highlight play, she used her speed to beat a defender wide before cutting inside and finishing far side past the goaltender, demonstrating both pace and puck skill. Her combination of skating, awareness, and finishing ability makes her a consistent offensive contributor. Grade: A-
Audrey Slaney #3 (Oakville Hornets U15 AA, F, 2029): Slaney is a strong, competitive player who excels on the forecheck, she consistently applies pressure and wins puck battles through determination and physical engagement. The ’29 shows good anticipation and timing when pursuing the puck, often disrupting plays and creating offensive opportunities. Once in possession, Slaney demonstrates solid awareness, making effective centering passes to find open teammates in scoring areas. Her work ethic and ability to generate chances off the forecheck make her a valuable contributor in the offensive zone. Grade: B+
Scarborough
Truley Simpson #87 (Scarborough Sharks BAA, F, 2029): Simpson is tall, highly skilled forward with quick hands and strong offensive instincts, she is a consistent threat to create turnovers in the offensive zone by jumping into passing lanes and reading developing plays. The ’29 can generate offense on her own through a combination of speed and puck handling, often driving possession and creating the majority of her team’s scoring chances. She demonstrates excellent hockey IQ and playmaking ability in high-pressure situations. On a 2-on-1, she effectively drew in the defender before delivering a crisp saucer pass into space, creating a clean scoring opportunity. She also showed high-end skill off the draw, winning the faceoff through an opponent’s legs and quickly distributing a cross-crease pass for an easy goal. Overall, Simpson is a dynamic offensive driver who can dictate play, create turnovers, and consistently manufacture high-quality scoring chances for both herself and her teammates. Grade: A+
Jordyn Machmer #4 (Scarborough Sharks BAA, F/D, 2029): Machmer is a skilled, mobile defender who actively contributes to transition and offensive play, she has the confidence to jump into the rush and capitalize on turnovers. The ’29 reads the game well in the neutral zone, where she can force mistakes and quickly turn defense into offense by accelerating into space. At the offensive blue line, she is effective receiving the puck in stride, allowing her to maintain speed and pressure as she enters the zone. Machmer can beat defenders to the slot area, creating high-danger scoring chances either for herself or her teammates. Her puck skills and deception are strong, often drawing defenders toward her with her eyes before delivering crisp, well-timed passes that lead to quality shots. Grade: A-
Victoria Lijoi #29 (Scarborough Sharks BAA, D, 2029): Lijoi is a composed goaltender who shows strong fundamentals, particularly in rebound control and tracking the puck through traffic. She does a good job of staying square to the shooter and maintaining sightlines, which helps her handle screens and second-chance opportunities effectively. The ’29 reacts quickly to developing plays and demonstrates the ability to adjust to lateral movement and quick releases. On rush chances, she is confident in challenging shooters, cutting down angles and staying engaged to force tougher scoring options. Her combination of tracking ability, rebound control, and active positioning makes her a dependable presence in net. Grade: A-