Below, we have highlighted a handful of the confirmed commitments from the College Hockey Inc. website and what we have seen from them as players.
Kate Donegan (Whitby Jr. Wolves, F, 2024, Mercyhurst) : Mercyhurst University
Donegan donned the “A” on her jersey this past season for the Whitby Wolves. She recorded 18 goals and 36 points in her third season playing OWHL U22 AA.
NZ Scouts say: “Donegan gets herself in scoring spots and utilizes a quick release”
Aneta Senkova (Kingston Jr. Ice Wolves, G, 2025, Clarkson) : Clarkson University
Senkova represented Czechia, appearing in 2 games. She played in 25 games for the Kingston Jr. Ice Wolves with a 2.25 GAA and a .924 save percentage.
NZ Scouts say: “Senkova played big and kept her team in it against a tough Etobicoke team. She stays square and makes saves look easy. She’s always in position”
Sophie Harold (Whitby Jr. Wolves, F, 2025, Providence) : Providence College
Harold finished over a point per game for the Whitby Wolves. She recorded 29 assists and 41 points in 36 games.
NZ Scouts say: “Harold has quick hands on the draw, winning pucks cleanly, especially in the defensive zone. She uses a strong stick to take away pucks in the defensive zone.”
Molly Farace (Whitby Jr. Wolves, F, 2025, Providence) : Providence College
Farace put up team-leading numbers with 45 points in 35 games, 20 of those being goals. She was also team captain!
NZ Scouts say: “Farace has a quick release in stride to get her snapshot on goal for chances. She plays the point on the powerplay and crushes a one-timer slapshot to generate opportunities.”
Katie Belk (Whitby Jr. Wolves, F, 2026, Delaware) : University of Delaware
Belk finished just over a point per game with 42 points in 41 games. She led her team with 25 goals!
NZ Scouts say: “Belk uses her speed effectively to be first to the puck when forechecking on the power play. She plays with her head up and walks the offensive lanes to the net”
Grace Stirling (Tabor Academy, F, 2025, St. Anselm) : Saint Anselm College
NZ Scouts say: “Her defensive awareness was also on display, as she effectively disrupted plays with well-timed poke checks, using her stick to break up passing lanes and regain possession.”
Mila Advani (Shattuck St. Mary’s U16, D, 2026, Boston College) : Boston College
Advani finished with 22 points in 30 games for Shattuck St. Mary’s 16U.
NZ Scouts say: “Advani excels in her ability to read the play, always staying one step ahead and anticipating the next move.”
Kyana Mitchell (North York Storm Jr., F, 2025, Stonehill) : Stonehill College
Mitchell appeared in 35 games recording 4 points for the North York Storm.
NZ Scouts say: “Mitchell is an alert and strategic player, consistently scanning the ice to anticipate play developments and positioning herself effectively.”
Kaylynn Fisher (Kingston Jr. Ice Wolves, D, 2026, RPI) : RPI
Fisher appeared in 39 games, recording 20 points for the Kingston Jr. Ice Wolves.
NZ Scouts say: “Fisher battles hard against boards in the offensive zone, while staying attuned to whether the play is breaking the other way.”
Addison Tremel (Rochester Youth Hockey – BK Selects U19, F, 2026, Colgate) : Colgate
NZ Scouts say: “Tremel applies relentless pressure on the backcheck, consistently using her speed and an active stick to disrupt opponents and force turnovers.”
Grace Littler (Team Illinois U16, F, 2025, St. Anselm) : Saint Anselm College
Littler had 15 points in 25 games for Okanagan HA U18 Prep in the 24-25 season!
NZ Scouts say: “Littler has good edgework and stickhandling while on the powerplay, allowing her to break in quickly. She has good vision to find open teammates and get them the puck.”
Maddie Kaiser (Balmoral Hall, F, 2025, Bemidji) : Bemidji State University
Kaiser put up over 2 points per game with 27 goals in 30 games. Her 61 points helped Balmoral Hall U18 Prep see good success!
NZ Scouts say: “Kaiser handles the puck well down low and effectively climbs the wall as a passing option for the defense.”
Maelie Laforge (Stanstead College, D, 2026, Dartmouth) : Dartmouth College
Laforge appeared in 61 games in CAHS with 15 assists in those games.
NZ Scouts say: “Laforge is a capable transitional defender. Her game is highlighted by some senses, puck skills, and physicality.”
Charlie Pampalon (Stanstead College, F, 2026, LIU Brooklyn) : Long Island University
In CAHS play for Stanstead College she recorded 38 points in 60 games.
NZ Scouts say: “Pampalon has excellent hands, demonstrating a remarkable ability to control the puck in tight spaces and make quick, precise moves under pressure.”
Barbora Proskova (Brynas IF, F, RPI) : RPI
Proskova represented Czechia in U18 international play, recording 9 points in 14 games. She played in Sweden, where she played the most games for Brynas IF 2, scoring over a point per game with 16 points in 11 games.
NZ Scouts say: “Proskova plays a physical game, using her body effectively on the forecheck.”
Claire Jelinek (Minnetonka High School, D, 2026, RPI) : RPI
Jelinek had 19 assists in 28 games for Minnetonka this past season. All together she had 21 points.
NZ Scouts say: “Jelinek is a good strength and size defender who plays physical and engages in the right battles to come out with the puck.”
Kate Elbrecht (Northwood School, F, 2026, RPI) : RPI
Elbrecht played for Northwood School this past season recording 12 points in 17 games.
NZ Scouts say: “She has good speed with long strides. She consistently makes smart plays,”
Keira Johnson (Central York Jr. Panthers, F, 2025, Union) : RPI
Central York Panthers played Johnson in 41 games this past season. She recorded 13 points and 6 goals.
NZ Scouts say: “Johnson skates to open ice and positions her body so she is always ready to accept a pass.”
Sadie Bellissimo (Cushing Academy, G, 2026, RPI) : RPI
NZ Scouts say: “She handles the puck behind the net with confidence. Her calmness allows her to make accurate, smart passes to the defense, facilitating quick transitions out of the zone.”
Alexa Van Straaten (Dodge County, D, 2026, Assumption College) : Assumption College
Van Straaten recorded 32 assists in 28 games for Dodge County High and an additional 5 goals for a total of 37.
NZ Scouts say: “she had great vision and awareness to step up and intercept pucks. Van Straaten displayed high-end skating and her ability to become dynamic in the offensive zone.”
Ella Erickson (Lovell Academy, D, 2026, Sacred Heart) : Sacred Heart University
Erickson played in a strong amount of games with 59. She was able to record 14 points in her 2024-25 campaign.
NZ Scouts say: “Erickson has a nice stick in front to not let pucks come into the middle of the ice. She establishes a strong net front presence and will be physical by lifting sticks and being engaged in the defensive zone.”
Sophia Busa (Berkshire School, F, 2026, Dartmouth) : Dartmouth College
NZ Scouts say: “Busa is a composed forward who trusts her quick hands to get around players to create scoring chances. She is a smart player who is creative with the puck, knowing when to take it herself or kick the puck wide and drive the net.”
Penelope Lavoie (Stanstead College, D, 2026, Boston College) : Boston College
Lavoie played in a whopping 88 games for Stanstead College, combining for 48 points in JWHL and CAHA play.
NZ Scouts say: “Lavoie is a highly skilled and competitive defender who excelled in both defensive and offensive zones. She battled hard in the corners, effectively preventing opponents from gaining control of the puck.”
Siya Grewal (San Jose U16, F, 2026, Merrimack) : Merrimack College
Grewal played in 64 games for the San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U. She donned the “C” and put up an impressive 74 points, with 34 of those coming from goals.
NZ Scouts say: “Grewal has good size and uses it to maintain strong body positioning in all three zones. She plays with visible confidence, staying composed under pressure and making smart decisions with the puck.”
Lilly Macleish (Honeybaked U15, G, 2027, Boston College): Boston College
Macleish appeared in 48 games this past season for Honeybaked 15U AAA. In 37 15U AAA games, she posted a 2.79 GAA, and in MAHA play, a 2.26 GAA.
NZ Scouts say: “demonstrates solid rebound control and did a nice job of absorbing shots without giving up many second chances.”
Chyna Taylor (Lovell Academy 16U AAA, D, 2027, Wisconsin): Wisconsin
Taylor played a whopping 83 games this past season for Lovell Academy 16U AAA. She posted an extremely impressive 26 goals and 81 assists for 107 points! She also represented USA at the WJC under 18, putting up 2 points and a +7 differential.
NZ Scouts say: “Taylor is an explosive and dynamic defender with a good balance of IQ and skill. She is a skilled skater who is explosive, accelerating up ice quickly and moving laterally to escape pressure and advance her team up ice.”
Tereza Gildainova (Lovell Academy, F, 2027, Cornell) : Cornell
Gildainova played in 83 games, posting an impressive 53 goals and 122 points. She represented Czechia in international play, having 5 points in 16 games.
NZ Scouts say: “Gildainova is a hard-working player who competes all over the ice. The ’08 battles fiercely for the puck and effectively ties up opponents when she can’t win possession.”
Alexine Beaulieu (Loomis Chaffee School, D, 2027, RPI) : RPI
NZ Scouts say: “She displays solid board play by picking pucks off the wall in stride and using her long strides to move the puck up ice. She battles well and uses her body to win possession of the puck.”
Katie Sphyhalski (Little Caesars U19, F, 2027, Ohio State) : Ohio State
NZ Scouts say: “Spyhalski is a taller forward who moves efficiently for her size, showing strong skating mechanics and long, powerful strides that allow her to cover ice quickly. She possesses a heavy shot that she can get off with minimal space, making her a scoring threat from mid- to long-range.”
Kate Glantz (BB&N, F, L, 2027, Brown) : Brown
NZ Scouts say: “Glantz is a player who moves well on and off the puck, creating good offense by getting shots on.”
Cady Kowalow (BK Selects, D, R, 2027, Northeastern) : Northeastern
NZ Scouts say: “Kowalow is a quick and impressive defenseman. She is incredibly explosive, seeing the ice well. She makes quick decisions with the puck, finding open teammates in stride on the breakout and in transition through the neutral zone.”
Sydney Bowness (Etobicoke Jr. Dolphins, F, L, 2027, BU) : BU
Bowness looks to have played mostly for Etobicoke U18 but also appeared in 4 games for Etobicoke U22, where she registered an assist.
NZ Scouts say: “Bowness demonstrates strong awareness, executing quick passes on 2v1s and rapidly driving to the net. A skilled player and diligent worker in corners, she utilizes toe drags to create scoring opportunities and proactively pursues loose pucks, transitioning swiftly between F3 and F1.”
Skylar Ruschpler (Etobicoke Jr. Dolphins, F, L, 2027, BU) : BU
Ruschpler looks to have played the bulk of her games for the Brampton Canadettes U18 but also appeared in 4 games for Etobicoke Dolphins U22 where she played in 4 games registering 2 points.
NZ Scouts say: “Skylar Ruschpler plays with pace and energy and is always involved. The ’27 forward is dangerous when she has room to move. A dynamic player with outstanding footwork and tenacity.”
Aubryn Monter (Lovell Academy U16, F, R, 2027, Penn State) : Penn State
Monter put up a whopping 129 points in 83 games this past season for Lovell Academy U16. Her 71 goals led her team in that category this past season, having 9 more than the second most.
NZ Scouts say: “Monter possesses quickness, both in her hands and her feet, which makes her a constant threat on the ice. She has strong puck skills and regularly uses quick directional changes and agile edgework to create space for herself, especially in tight areas.”
Grace Laager (Centennial High School, F, L, 2027, BC) : Boston College
Laager had a very productive season with Centennial/SLP high with 23 goals and 60 points in 30 games. She finished second on her team in points and 3rd in goals!
NZ Scouts say: “Laager is a forward who works tirelessly to be relentless on pucks and hound down the puck carrier. She backchecks and as a taller player, she moves quite well on her skates.”
Anna Dosenbach (Honeybaked U19, G, 2026, Post) : Post University