Maggie Averill (Phillips Andover Academy, D, 2027, Princeton) – Commits to Princeton
Averill represented Team USA at the U18 level for the past 2 seasons, now gathering 3 points in 12 games. She plays her split season hockey for Assabet Valley and her prep hockey for Phillips Andover.
NZ Scouts say: “She’s hard to contain because of her high skill level, but adding in her size was seemingly a nightmare for defenders.”
Charlee Love (Stoney Creek Sabres U18 AA, D, 2027, St. Lawrence) – Commits to Saint Lawrence University
Love played for Stoney Creek U22 and U18 last season. She appeared in 9 games, according to Elite Prospects, with 2 points in that stretch.
NZ Scouts say: “Love was physical in front of her net and showed awareness on defensive zone breakouts. She transitioned the puck to her partner smoothly under pressure.”
Gigi Martin (Rochester Youth Hockey – BK Selects U16, D, 2027, Minnesota Duluth) – Commits to University of Minnesota Duluth
Martin played for BK Selects U16 last season.
NZ Scouts say: “Martin is a mobile defenseman who can read the ice well. She uses her legs to help her team exit her defensive zone. She saw the ice well, knowing who to dish the puck to on the breakout and being quick on her decisions.”
Jemma McAlexander (Minnetonka High School, D, 2027) – Commits to Harvard
McAlexander played for Minnetonka HS last season and registered 13 points in 28 games. She will again play for Minnetonka next season.
NZ Scouts say: “McAlexander confidently skated the puck out of her zone with speed, keeping her head up and making good decisions, finding teammates.”
Chloe King (Holy Family, F, 2026, Franklin Pierce) – Commits to Franklin Pierce
King had a good productive season for Holy Family last season, recording 18 assists and 27 points in 31 games.
NZ Scouts say: “Chloe King is a skilled, gritty forward who plays with an edge and creativity, consistently making an impact in the offensive zone. She’s a relentless pest on the puck, using her body to get into the dirty areas and outmuscle her opponents.”
Lily Paisley (Central York Jr. Panthers, F, 2027, Harvard) – Commits to Harvard
Paisley played mostly for North York U18 where she had 33 goals and 68 points in 55 games. She also played in 2 games in U22 for Mississauga and had 2 goals in 2 games.
NZ Scouts say: “Paisley had a standout game, scoring two goals and showcasing her elite speed and creativity with the puck. She wasn’t afraid to attempt high-skill, high-risk plays and they paid off, leading directly to scoring chances.”
Annabelle Lovell (Lovell Academy, F/D, 2027, Minnesota) – Commits to Minnesota
Lovell had an eye-popping 101 assists and 158 points in 83 games. She also represented USA at the U18 level in 2024 and 2025.
NZ Scouts say: “Lovell reads the play at an elite level, consistently anticipating puck movement and intercepting passes through the neutral zone to turn defense into immediate offense. Her decision-making is quick and calculated, allowing her to maintain a fast pace while still making intelligent plays. She effectively utilizes her teammates with crisp, accurate passes that facilitate seamless transitions and create high-danger scoring chances.”
Libby Moe (Edina High School, D, 2027, Quinnipiac) – Commits to Quinnipiac
Moe played in 30 games for Edina High this past season, where she had a strong, productive year with 32 points in 30 games.
NZ Scouts say: ” Moe handled the puck well under pressure, making sure not to create mistakes and cost her team. She has good raw talent and played a steadier game this weekend to reduce turnovers and keep her team moving at a high pace.”
Maddie Minucci (Lovell Academy, F/D, 2027, Lindenwood) – Commits to Lindenwood
Minucci was able to record 10 goals and 22 points in 83 games for Lovell academy U16 last season.
NZ Scouts say: “Maddie is a good skater who carries the puck with speed. She found open ice and showed good awareness of the play, making good decisions with the puck.”
Remi Karsh (Lovell Academy, F, 2027, Yale) – Commits to Yale
Karsh played for Winchendon U16 last season, where she had a very productive season of 67 assists and 95 points in 61 games.
NZ Scouts say: “Karsh actively participates in plays, generating scoring opportunities and making smart, simple passes. She positions herself as an option for her teammates and demonstrates impressive offensive skills for a defender, skillfully maneuvering around opponents in tight spaces.”
Delaney Miller (Minnetonka High School, F, 2027, Dartmouth) – Commits to Dartmouth
Miller was just under a point per game with Minnetonka last season. She registered 25 points in 28 games.
NZ Scouts say: “Miller is a crafty and skilled forward. She creates opportunities for teammates and herself in the O zone. She can walk through the defense with her crafty hands and dishes the puck out to her teammates for great shots on net. She never gives up on the play.”
Mackenzie Sutherland (Dexter Southfield School, D, 2026, Stonehill) – Commits to Stonehill
Sutherland played for Dexter last season.
NZ Scouts say: “Sutherland has improved with each watch this season. She possessed the puck well and confidently to not rush a play up ice but instead show poise and find a more open player with runway.”
Samantha Larmand (Barrie Jr. Sharks, F, 2027, Merrimack) – Commits to Merrimack
Larmand played in Barrie for the Sharks in the 24/25 season at the U22 level. She registered 9 points in 42 games.
NZ Scouts say: “Larmand is a physical player who uses her body effectively to gain an advantage. She knows how to throw a shoulder into an angle.”
Brooke Schlutter (Williston Northampton School, F, 2027, Cornell) – Commits to Cornell
Schlutter was a big part of the U16 Polar Bears and at Williston.
NZ Scouts say: “Schlutter is a skilled forward with elite offensive instincts and a relentless motor. Possesses a dangerous wrist shot that she can unleash from a variety of angles, especially effective from the point on the power play, where she finds shooting lanes through traffic.”
Bailey Rupp (Bemidji High School, F, 2027, Minnesota Duluth) – Commits to University of Minnesota Duluth
Rupp had a very strong season last year for Bemidji High. She scored more goals than games played, with 33 in 26 games and 55 points total.
NZ Scouts say: “Rupp has good skill and is elite with the puck on her stick. She looks smooth and confident, carrying the puck in space, making sure she locates good skating lanes.”
Ashley Austin (Etobicoke Dolphins U18 AA, F, 2027, Northeastern) – Commits to Northeastern
Austin played for Stoney Creek last season at the U22 level.
NZ Scouts say: ” She demonstrates a strong work ethic and is a strong, fluid skater who protects the puck well under pressure and makes composed, heads-up decisions.”
Alexandra Christian (Orono High School, F, 2027, Dartmouth) – Commits to Dartmouth
This Orono High forward had a great season of 34 points in 30 games.
NZ Scouts say: “Christian is a forward who was most effective down low, putting in hard work and effort to battle for loose pucks. Her strong compete fuels her endless efforts on the ice and to always know where the puck is to support.”
Sophia Garner (Rochester Youth Hockey – BK Selects U16, F, 2027, Boston College) – Commits to BC
Garner played for BK Selects U16 last season.
NZ Scouts say: “Garner is a talented prospect who got great looks during nationals week. She has good size to be a player who can drive a line with speed and not be fragile along the wall. She keeps her feet moving at all times, covering a ton of ice to help support pucks offensively and defensively.”
Devyn Lang (Etobicoke Dolphins U18 AA, D, 2027, Cornell) – Commits to Cornell
Lang played for Etobicoke at the U22 level last season.
NZ Scouts say: “Lang is a smooth skater who brings strong defensive instincts and smart positioning to every shift. She maintains excellent gaps, steps up assertively on attackers, and consistently gets into shooting lanes.”
Olivia Lehti (Barrie Jr. Sharks, F, 2027, Robert Morris) – Commits to Robert Morris
Lehti played for the Barrie Sharks at the U22 level last season.
NZ Scouts say: “Lehti is hard on the forecheck. The ’27 plays physically, battling in every corner of the ice, and goes to the dirty areas of the ice to get the job done.”
Noe Crookham (Greater Vancouver Comets, F, 2027, Robert Morris) – Commits to Robert Morris
Crookham played for the Pacific Steelers and the Greater Vancouver Comets last season, playing a collective 42 games between both and scoring 22 points.
NZ Scouts say: “Crookham creates good scoring chances by getting to the high slot and creating backdoor pass seams.”
Ava McDermid (Rink Academy – Kelowna, D, 2027, Boston University) – Commits to BU
McDermid played for RINK Hockey Academy last season in Kelowna. She appeared in 30 games and registered 20 assists and 21 points.
NZ Scouts say: “McDermid is a very tall defender for a 2009 birth year. She hustles hard to catch opponents on rushes. She uses d to d passes to create clean breakouts of her zone.”
Attica Sobering (Rink Academy – Winnipeg, D, 2027, Cornell) – Commits to Cornell
Sobering played for RINK Hockey Academy in Winnipeg where she played in 29 games and was able to collect 25 points.
NZ Scouts say: “Sobering is a composed left-shot defender who contributed on both sides of the puck. She played with a strong sense of positioning and commitment, as seen on the penalty kill, where she executed a well-timed shot block by getting low and square to the shooter.”
Paisley Meyer (Phillips Exeter Academy, F, 2027, Yale) – Commits to Yale
Paisley Meyer last season played split season for EC Wizards U16 and played her prep hockey with Phillips Exeter.
NZ Scouts say: “Defensively, she showed good coverage to have her stick in lanes and smother the puck carrier by closing in quickly. She steals pucks by lifting sticks and by jumping into passing lanes to intercept.”
Madison Bryk (Durham West Jr. Lightning, F, 2027, Colgate) – Commits to Colgate
Bryk played in 74 games last season for Durham West Jr. Lightning. She was able to gather up a point per game, 74 in last year’s campaign.
NZ Scouts say: “Bryk forechecks with tenacity that creates scoring chances. She used her long reach and quick stick check to steal the puck on the forecheck and center the pass for a scoring opportunity.”
Audrey Martone (Durham West Lightning U18 AA, F, 2027, Colgate) – Commits to Colgate
Last year Martone played for Durham West U18 AA.
NZ Scouts say: “Martone is a hard-working, speedy player who excels at backchecking and net-front presence, while using strong surfs and smart angling to push opponents wide and control play effectively.”
Irelyn Death (Whitby Jr. Wolves, F, 2026, Sacred Heart) – Commits to Sacred Heart
Death played for the Whitby Wolves U22. She appeared in 41 games and put up 12 points.
NZ Scouts say: “Death plays physically, battling in the corners and using her smaller stature to fish pucks out.”
Cora Galliah (Kingston Jr. Ice Wolves, F, 2027, Holy Cross) – Commits to Holy Cross
Galliah played U22 in the OWHL for the Kingston Jr. Ice Wolves, where she played in 42 games and registered 13 points.
NZ Scouts say: ” Galliah has soft hands in tight. She found herself with the puck in tight and flipped it over the goalie for a goal.”
Carlee Schwartze (Culver Academy, D, 2027, UVM) – Commits to Vermont
Last season Schwartze played for Culver Military Academy U16.
NZ Scouts say: “She took good angles on attacking forwards, rubbing them out on the boards effectively. She carried the puck with confidence out of her zone and made good decisions keeping play moving forward.”
Florence Bourque (Limoilou, D, 2027, UVM) – Commits to Vermont
Last season Bourque played for Cegep Limoilou Titans where she registered 12 points in 25 games in the QCHL.
NZ Scouts say: “Bourque is a skilled defender with excellent puck-handling abilities, especially along the blue line in the offensive zone. She is not afraid to drive the net with the puck, showing good offensive awareness and the ability to create opportunities.”
Lauren Lyons (Whitby Jr. Wolves, G, 2025, Merrimack) – Commits to Merrimack
Lyons played in the OWHL U22AA where she wore the Whitby Wolves sweater. She was able to put up a strong season of a 1.42 GAA and a .944 save percentage. Her win/loss ratio was also impressive only losing 5 games and winning 21.
NZ Scouts say: “Lyons is a highly skilled and poised goaltender who consistently makes key saves in critical moments. She demonstrated her sharp reflexes with a spectacular glove save on an opponent in the crease who shot high glove side, showcasing her ability to track the puck in tight spaces.”
Amanda King (Rochester Youth Hockey – BK Selects U16, F, 2027, Princeton) – Commits to Princeton
King played for BK Selects U16 last season.
NZ Scouts say: “King is a feisty and fiery player who showcases hustle and jam in her game. She plays with a lot of hustle, which helps her create time and space when she feels pressure on her with the puck.”
Kate Hall (Shattuck St. Mary’s U16, D, 2027, Cornell) – Commits to Cornell
Hall put up a point per game as a defenseman with 40 points and 17 goals in 40 games for Shattuck St. Mary’s U16.
NZ Scouts say: “Kate is a tall, strong defenseman with a bomb of a shot. Kate plays physically on the defensive side of the puck and is very disruptive to the opposing team. “
Riley Pettit (Durham West Lightning U18 AA, F, 2027, UConn) – Commits to UCONN
Pettit played for Durham West last season at the U18 and U22 level.
NZ Scouts say: “Pettit is an agile skater who forechecks with speed and strong angling. She pins players out along the boards, holding up the play until support arrives.”
Makenzie Grabie (Shattuck St. Mary’s U16, F, 2027, Merrimack) – Commits to Merrimack
Grabie played U16 USHS hockey last season for Shattuck St. Mary’s. She was able to register 12 goals and 19 points in 34 games played.
NZ Scouts say: “Grabie demonstrates strong defensive zone awareness, positioning herself effectively to fill lanes and disrupt passing options. She plays with a fearless edge, frequently stepping into shooting lanes to block shots without hesitation.”
Sofia Ripley (Anaheim Lady Ducks U19, F, 2026, RIT) – Commits to RIT
Ripley played for the Anaheim Lady Ducks U19 last season. She registered 44 goals and 75 points in 63 games, marking a significant improvement from her previous season, when she had 36 points in 51 games.
NZ Scouts say: “Ripley motors around the ice, using the perimeter space to gain entry and possess the puck in the offensive zone. She fights for open space, using her body to protect the puck and gain the middle of the ice.”
Mikayla Gibson (St. Albert Slash, D, 2027, Clarkson) – Commits to Clarkson
Gibson played U18 AAA last season for St. Albert Slash, putting up 19 points in 28 games.
NZ Scouts say: “Gibson is a highly competitive defender, relentless in puck battles. She plays physically, demonstrating strength with the puck, and makes smart decisions in her defensive zone while generating numerous turnovers in the neutral zone.”
Berkeley Whitehead (Pittsburgh Penguins Elite U16, F/D, 2027, Yale) – Commits to Yale
Whitehead played U16 AAA for Pens Elite and was able to put up a strong offensive season of 44 points in 52 games.
NZ Scouts say: “Whitehead is a very physical and aggressive forward who showed us scouts and college coaches that she loves to win and hates losing. She uses her body well to battle hard along the wall and regain possession of the puck for her team.”
Cecilia Wielenberg (Team Illinois U16, G, 2027, Princeton) – Commits to Princeton
Wielenberg played for Team Illinois U16 last season.
NZ Scouts say: “She has a lot of raw skill and high potential as a goalie.”
Erin Healy (Rochester Youth Hockey – BK Selects U16, D, 2027, Princeton) – Commits to Princeton
Healy last played for BK Selects U16 in the 24/25 season.
NZ Scouts say: “Healy showcases quick feet on the point, allowing for shot lanes to open up. She finds those seams and has a quick release to get shots on and create rebounds.”
Casey Peddle (St. Albert Slash, F, 2026, Delaware) – Commits to Delaware
Peddle played in the AFHL U18 AAA last season for St. Albert Slash and was almost a point per game with 20 points in 26 games.
NZ Scouts say: “Peddle effectively reads the play to disrupt offensive plays in the neutral zone. She is relentless on the forecheck and maintains a strong position in the defensive zone to neutralize her check.”
Penelope St-Pierre (Northwood School, F, 2027) – Commits to Colgate
St-Pierre played for Northwood last season, appearing in 17 JWHL games and 63 USHS games. Combined, she amassed 87 points in 80 games last season.
NZ Scouts say: “St-Pierre battles through sticks and physical pressure, showing strong puck protection and balance in tight areas. Keeps her head up under pressure and actively looks to distribute the puck, often scanning for high-danger passing lanes.”
Annika Jonas (Noble and Greenough School, G, 2027, Yale) – Commits to Yale
The German American goaltender last played for Nobles and split season with East Coast Wizards U19.
NZ Scouts say: “Jonas plays with a quick, aggressive stick. She made many big saves for her team including a great 2v0 save.”
Natalie Woo (Culver Academy, F, 2027, LIU Brooklyn) – Commits to LIU
Woo last played for Culver Academy U16 AAA.
NZ Scouts say: “Natalie is a play-driving forward whose offensive awareness and skill with the puck make her a dangerous player on the ice.”
Nicole Spencer (Stoney Creek Sabres U18 AA, F, 2027, Maine) – Commits to Maine
Spencer last played for Stoney Creek U22 and U18.
NZ Scouts say: “Spencer used her speed to get in behind defenders and showed good instincts around the net. She worked hard on the backcheck and stayed engaged through the whole shift.”
Lilly Horton (Edina High School) – Commits to Dartmouth
Horton played in 30 games for Edina last season and registered 4 assists in 30 games.
NZ Scouts say: “Horton is a younger defender with some good size at 5’8″. The left-handed shot still has some growing to her game, but she showed a lot of upside.”
Adriana Pepe (OHA Juniors, F, 2027, Maine) – Commits to Maine
Pepe played for the OHA prep U18 team last year and was able to collect an impressive 73 points in 49 games.
NZ Scouts say: “Pepe is a taller forward who shows she has good speed and can pull away from her opponents within a few strides. She can handle the puck while at full speed but can also handle it within tight areas.”
Katie Hurley (CT Polar Bears U16, G, 2027, St. Cloud) – Commits to St. Cloud
Hurley last played for the CT Polar Bears U16.
NZ Scouts say: “Hurley showed solid mechanics throughout the game, maintaining strong positioning and balance in the crease. Tracked the puck well through traffic and demonstrated impressive lateral movement, staying square to the shooter even during broken plays and scrambles.”
Madeline Mckay (Barrie Jr. Sharks, F, 2027, Quinnipiac) – Commits to Quinnipiac
McKay last played for Balmoral Hall U18 Prep, where she was able to put up over a point per game with 58 points in 30 games.
NZ Scouts say: “McKay is a skilled passer with strong puck vision and the ability to make long stretch passes while following the play up ice.”
Natalie Chenier (Stanstead College, F, 2027, Holy Cross) – Commits to Holy Cross
Chenier played for Stansted U16 last season. Playing in a total of 32 games and registering 26 points.
NZ Scouts say: “Chenier executes a precise, heads-up pass through traffic, threading the puck between defenders to connect with a streaking winger in the neutral zone, jumpstarting a quick transition.”
Teylor Crocker (Southern Alberta Hockey Academy, F, 2027, Mercyhurst) – Commits to Mercyhurst
Crocker played for SAHA U18 Prep last season at the U18 level. She registered 23 points in 29 games.
NZ Scouts say: “Crocker is a solid skater with good speed and balance, who displays effective skills that allow her to contribute offensively. She has a quick, efficient style of moving the puck, often opting for simple, direct passes that keep the play moving. Her hands are reliable, handling the puck cleanly in transition and under pressure.”
Ryann Jugnauth (Okanagan Hockey Academy Varsity, D, 2027, St. Lawrence) – Commits to Saint Lawrence
Jugnauth last season played for OHA Edmonton U18 Prep. She appeared in 30 games and was able to put up 18 assists and 25 points.
NZ Scouts say: “Although on the smaller side, Jugnauth plays with a high IQ and consistently stands out on the ice due to her poise and decision-making.”
Ashlee Marsala (Winchendon School, F, 2027, LIU Brooklyn) – Commits to LIU
NZ Scouts say: “She has a good and accurate variety of shots that make her a scoring threat from anywhere on the ice.”
Abby Lee (Edge School Prep, F, 2027, Northeastern) – Commits to Northeastern
NZ Scouts say: “Lee capitalizes on defensive mistakes and turnovers in the offensive zone, particularly along the boards during the forecheck.”
Ilamay Draheim (South Central Flyers, G, 2027, Minnesota State) – Commits to Minnesota State
NZ Scouts say: “She deflects pucks away from the net using her stick or pad and shuts down the back door pass. Draheim moves well laterally and is a strong, reliable goaltender.”
Mikayla Broadfoot (Saskatoon, F, 2027, Union) – Commits to Union
NZ Scouts say: “The forward keeps her head on a swivel, showing great awareness, and has a wickedly powerful shot. She reads the offensive zone well, consistently creating forechecking opportunities.”
Kathleen Dion (Barrie Jr. Sharks, D, 2027, Harvard) – Commits to Harvard
NZ Scouts say: “Her patience and vision ensure she makes crisp, clean outlet passes to send her team on the attack. In her own zone, she blocks shots and recovers quickly to catch opponents off the rebound. Dion’s strong strides and her never give up mentality means she will catch her opponents on the backcheck, and she will battle hard along the wall.”
D3 Commitments
Jillian Smith (The Hill School, F, 2026, Middlebury) –Commits to Middlebury
Ellie Beigel (Rivers School, G, 2026, Plattsburgh) – Commits to Plattsburgh
Cora Buzzard (St. George’s School, F, 2026, Trinity) – Commits to Trinity
Natalie Beach (Choate Rosemary Hall, F, 2026, Hamilton) – Commits to Hamilton