Finley Engfer (Apple Valley, G, 2027, Providence) – Commits to Providence College
NZ Scouts say: “She demonstrated excellent rebound control, minimizing second-chance opportunities for opponents. Her calm demeanor under pressure gave confidence to her teammates.”
Delaila Polick (Little Caesars U19, F, 2027, Northeastern) – Commits to Northeastern University
NZ Scouts say: “Offensively, Polick thrives below the goal line—comfortable working in the corners and behind the net where she can use her vision and puck protection to create scoring chances.”
Sydney Stoughton (Lovell Academy, F, 2027, Minnesota) – Commits to University of Minnesota
NZ Scouts say: “She excels at driving the net both with and without the puck, using her frame to create separation and space in high-traffic areas.”
Erin Sears (Phillips Exeter Academy, F, 2027, Northeastern) – Commits to Northeastern University
NZ Scouts say: “Her skating is smooth and controlled, allowing her to make smart decisions under pressure. In the defensive zone, she showcased her hockey IQ by making a subtle touch pass to initiate a breakout, transitioning the puck quickly and effectively.”
Olivia Austen (Deerfield Academy, F, 2027, Brown) – Commits to Brown University
NZ Scouts say: “She can create offense from many situations, even opening up her hips and getting a shot off a faceoff to catch the goalie and defenders by surprise.”
Bria Schilling (Shattuck St. Mary’s U16, F, 2027, Cornell) – Commits to Cornell University
NZ Scouts say: “Her hockey IQ is strong, as she makes intelligent plays, anticipating opponents’ moves and making proactive decisions. Her ability to read the game is a standout trait, allowing her to recognize when to adjust her positioning and exploit openings in the defense.”
Micayla Hunt (Rochester Youth Hockey – BK Selects U16, D, 2027, Providence) – Commits to Providence College
NZ Scouts say: “Micayla is a strong skater with good quickness. She can handle and carry the puck into the O-zone and has a quick release.”
Payton Rolli (Warroad High School, G, 2026, Minnesota) – Commits to University of Minnesota
NZ Scouts say: “Rolli is an athletic goalie that uses quick feet and edge work to shut down opponents. Rolli displays great rebound control and aggressive angle control. Rolli plays with confidence and swagger that is fun to watch.”
Peyton Fleming (Durham West Lightning U18 AA, F, 2027, Providence) – Commits to Providence College
NZ Scouts say: “Fleming showcases excellent footwork and agility to protect the puck from opponents, using her body to shield it effectively.”
Olivia Urbach (Barrie Jr. Sharks, F, 2025, RIT) – Commits to RIT
NZ Scouts say: “She uses her speed to her advantage and is first to the puck. She works the give-and-go out of the corners to create net-front chances.”
Lily Reid (Quinte Red Devils U16 AAA, G, 2027, Boston University) – Commits to Boston University
NZ Scouts say: “She shows patience when faced with breakaways as she squares up and challenges shooters. She confidently plays beyond the blue paint, being an extra player on the ice for her teammates.”
Abigail Waara (Winchendon School, D, 2027, Northeastern) – Commits to Northeastern University
NZ Scouts say: “Known as an absolute pest on the ice, Waara is relentless in her pursuit of the puck. Her aggressive forechecking style is constant and tenacious, chasing the puck all over the ice and forcing turnovers with speed and physicality.”
Joely Wexler (Lovell Academy, F, 2027, Union) – Commits to Union College
NZ Scouts say: “She has speed and uses it to play an aggressive gave to force errors on the forecheck. Offensively, she jumps into open ice well and uses her speed to make plays.”
Eva Ouellette (Stoney Creek Jr. Sabres, D, 2027, Boston University) – Commits to Boston University
NZ Scouts say: “She uses her long reach and quick stick check to force turnovers at the defensive blue line, effectively disrupting opposing plays. Ouellette is also poised with the puck, moving it smoothly with her defensive partner to execute a D-to-D reverse and escape pressure.”
Cadence Liu (San Diego Angels, F, 2027, Harvard) – Commits to Harvard University
NZ Scouts say: “She handles the puck well, and when pressured, remains calm and makes good decisions. She has a good, hard shot that she is able to get off quickly. She showed good speed driving play off the rush.”
Faith Baratta (Lovell Academy, D, 2027, Clarkson) – Commits to Clarkson University
NZ Scouts say: “She is shifty, allowing her to slip past forecheckers and evade pressure with tight turns and lateral agility. She often takes the initiative on zone entries, confidently skating the puck up ice and using her mobility to open lanes rather than relying on risky stretch passes.”
Olivia Kortan (Moorhead High School, F, 2025, Minnesota) – Commits to University of Minnesota
NZ Scouts say: “Kortan has a quick release and shoots to score. She has positional awareness and knows how to get into open lanes and space to be effective and support her teammates.”
Annabella Van Berkel (Central York Jr. Panthers, F, 2027, Colgate) – Commits to Colgate University
NZ Scouts say: “Van Berkel is a high energy player with a strong work ethic. She drives hard through the neutral zone with the puck, moving East/West to create room for her teammate.”
Rose Solomon (Lovell Academy, F, 2027, UVM) – Commits to University of Vermont
NZ Scouts say: “Eager and smart player. Speed and aggressive offensively. Great neutral zone movements, always open for an option.”
Adrielle Charette (Barrie Jr. Sharks, D, 2027, Northeastern) – Commits to Northeastern University
NZ Scouts say: “She uses her body effectively to shield the puck and keeps opponents wide, making it difficult for them to get in close. Her hard slapshot is a constant threat from the point.”
Mia Venusio (Etobicoke Jr. Dolphins, D, 2027, UConn) – Commits to University of Connecticut
NZ Scouts say: “She showcases strength and defensive prowess, effectively utilizing her skills to contribute to her team’s play. With quick hands and a sharp hockey IQ, she makes smart decisions and executes powerful passes that keep the puck moving efficiently.”
Jamie Noonan (Groton, F/D, 2026, Stonehill) – Commits to Stonehill College
NZ Scouts say: “Her relentless hustle is evident in both offensive and defensive situations, as she pressures opponents, tracks back hard on the backcheck, and competes for loose pucks with determination. Noonan is an all around high compete player who is not afraid to get in the scrummy areas and fire shots on net when she has the chance.”
Piper Gwinn (Culver Academy, F, 2027, Providence) – Commits to Providence College
NZ Scouts say: “Her hands are very fast and she has the ability to create deception with her puck skills. You will often see Gwinn slip a puck through a defenders triangle and slide by them.”
Peyton Wierl (Deerfield Academy, F, 2026, Middlebury) – Commits to Middlebury
NZ Scouts say: “She puck protects well and notices incoming pressure early enough to where she can roll off and make a play up ice. In the neutral zone she makes smart passes to her linemates to keep them in stride and advance the puck into the offensive zone.”
Olivia VanSickle (North York Storm U18 AA, D, 2027, UConn) – Commits to University of Connecticut
NZ Scouts say: “She uses her frame effectively in puck battles and to protect the puck in motion. Van Sickle blends her physical presence with strong hockey sense, a hard shot, and creative defensive and offensive instincts.”
Kelsey Baker (New Hampton School, F, 2026, Colby) – Commits to Colby College
NZ Scouts say: “As a natural playmaker, she demonstrated strong vision and decision-making, setting up teammates with well-timed passes.”
Yasmine McKenzie (Williston Northampton School, D, 2026, Amherst) – Commits to Amherst College
NZ Scouts say: “Frequently establishes inside positioning in front of the net, boxing out opponents to prevent second-chance opportunities. She keeps attacking players to the outside by angling well and using her body to steer the play away from high-danger areas.”
Kate Pasma (Mississauga Jr. Hurricanes, D, 2027, Penn State) – Commits to Penn State
NZ Scouts say: “The high energy defender uses her quickness to draw a penalty as she darts around with the puck. Pasma is a precise puck moving defender. She finds the seam on the powerplay with a smooth pass on the tape.”
Taylor Supryka (Durham West Lightning U18 AA, D, 2027, Providence) – Commits to Providence College
NZ Scouts say: “She takes initiative by getting shots on net, creating opportunities for her team and showcasing her offensive instincts.”
Ellie Lachance (Loomis Chaffee School, F, 2026, Colby) – Commits to Colby College
NZ Scouts say: “Lachance’s forechecking intensity forces turnovers, creating offensive opportunities for her team. She’s particularly strong along the boards and in tight spaces, combining her quick stickhandling with physicality to maintain possession.”
Olivia Carriere (Cambridge Jr. Rivulettes, D, 2027, Bemidji) – Commits to Bemidji University
NZ Scouts say: “She distributes the puck efficiently from the blueline on the powerplay, creating multiple play options and setting up her teammates for scoring opportunities. Her awareness and composure on the point make her a valuable asset in maintaining offensive pressure.”
Mia Daley (Williston Northampton School, F, 2027, Yale) – Commits to Yale University
NZ Scouts say: “Daley has great abilities around the net. She has quick hands and is unbothered by pressure around her. She shows good calm play by finishing on pucks in tight and making decisions quickly on her finishes.”
Tavia Koscielnuk (Edmonton Jr. Oilers U18 AA, F, 2027, UVM) – Commits to University of Vermont
NZ Scouts say: “Koscielnuk plays aggressively on the puck and uses her body well to protect it. She is strong on faceoffs and has strong support at the blue line. ”
Madelyn Lubera (Cambridge Jr. Rivulettes, D, 2027, Union) – Commits to Union College
NZ Scouts say: “Her snap shot from the point gets through traffic and to the net for chances. She jumps up to join the rush as an option. She has good awareness of where her teammates are on the ice when she makes a smooth pass to her partner to use a D to D reverse to escape pressure. ”
Sophie Frost (Deerfield Academy, F, 2026, Yale) – Commits to Yale University
NZ Scouts say: “Frost is a well rounded forward who gets sticks in lanes. Strong defensive angling forced the opposing player wide, cutting off their route and effectively steering them into the boards to eliminate their time and space.”
Sophia Lind (Choate Rosemary Hall, D, 2027, Harvard) – Commits to Harvard University
NZ Scouts say: “Lind is a highly effective playmaker with point vision, especially impactful on the power play. Consistently scans the ice and anticipates developing lanes, allowing her to deliver accurate feeds to open teammates in high-danger areas.”
Brittyn Lybecker (Culver Academy, F, 2027, Clarkson) – Commits to Clarkson University
NZ Scouts say: “Lybecker is a player with a very high ceiling and raw skill that is very impressive for someone of her age. She showed a great combination of speed and skill, with a total 200 foot game to accompany these desired attributes.”
Madison Stark (Edmonton Jr. Oilers U18 AA, F, 2027, Providence) – Commits to Providence College
NZ Scouts say: “Stark plays aggressively on the offensive zone forecheck and uses her body effectively to protect the puck while moving through the neutral zone. The 5’8″ forward has deceptive moves to attack and is very strong on the puck, keeping possession as she weaves through the offensive zone.”
Aniston McCrann (East Ottawa Stars Jrs., F, 2027, Cornell) – Commits to Cornell University
NZ Scouts say: “She demonstrates good hands under pressure, controlling the puck during zone entries for hard snapshots on net. With poise, she weaves through opponents and makes crisp, accurate passes, especially on the power play. She skillfully moves the puck from her feet to her stick for precise passes.”
Avery Jones (Ottawa Jr. Senators, D, 2027, Ohio State) – Commits to Ohio State University
NZ Scouts say: “Jones is a tall, mobile defender who skates exceptionally well, displaying strong edges, smooth pivots, and powerful backward strides. She set a solid gap on opposing rushes, using an active stick and skating ability to force attackers wide of the middle lane.”
Riley Cooper (Okanagan Hockey Academy Varsity, F, 2027, Quinnipiac) – Commits to Quinnipiac University
NZ Scouts say: “Cooper is a dynamic offensive driver for OHA Edmonton. Cooper has the ability to not impact the game by scoring, she is also an elite distributor.”
Maggie Hughson (Nepean Jr. Wildcats, F, 2027, UConn) – Commits to University of Connecticut
NZ Scouts say: “Hughson is a physical, hardworking left winger who plays with confidence and energy. She consistently drives to the net hard, using her body to create space and get to the middle for quick shots.”
Zoe Ordanis (Toronto Leaside Wildcats U18 AA, F, 2027, UVM) – Commits to University of Vermont
NZ Scouts say: “Her vision and intelligent puck distribution create high-quality scoring opportunities for her linemates. She exhibits quick, smooth strides, smart puck handling at speed, and diligent backchecking.”
Alexis Bornhoeft (Chicago Mission U16, F, 2027, Harvard) – Commits to Harvard University
NZ Scouts say: “Bornhoeft shows poise and composure under pressure, making quick, smart decisions with the puck. Particularly effective below the dots, where she scans her options well and has strong puck distribution skills—able to thread passes through traffic or quickly turn and fire low-to-high or toward the net.”
Sara Hettle (Edge School Prep, D, 2027, Mercyhurst) – Commits to Mercyhurst University
NZ Scouts say: “Hettle is an energetic, eager defensemen ready to jump into the play in the offensive zone, she’s confident in sliding down the wall in battles and anticipates the play very well.”
Lily Bromley (Noble and Greenough School, F, 2027, Princeton) – Commits to Princeton University
NZ Scouts say: “Bromley is a physical forward who does a great job on the forecheck and pinning the other team down in their own end. Her aggression on pucks was point out by multiple scouts, especially along the wall where she can be strong on sticks and create turnovers.”
Demi Lazarou (North York Storm U18 AA, F, 2027, UConn) – Commits to University of Connecticut
NZ Scouts say: “Lazarou works hard to find open ice and is puck hungry in the offensive zone. She has deceivingly slick hands, her backhand in tight to the goalie gets great elevation to tuck in under the bar to get her team on the board.”