Date: November 22 – 24, 2024
Location: Branchaud Briere – GI
Ottawa Lady 67’S U15
|Zoe^Prud’Homme-Foster^#5|: Prud’Homme-Foster is a poised and skilled defender who moved the puck exceptionally well and displayed quick feet and smooth skating transitions, including strong crossovers, backward pivots, and edges. She executed an impressive breakout sequence, skating behind her net with speed and stickhandling past a forechecker before entering the offensive zone and later scoring with a wrist shot from the blue line that went top shelf. Her defensive positioning is solid, with good gapping and effective backward skating, using her extended stick to disrupt attackers. She demonstrated aggression in the defensive zone, pinning players along the boards and battling for possession. Grade: A-
|Mackenzie^Oakey^#4|: Oakey is a strong stickhandler who moved the puck up the ice with confidence. She possesses good edges and pivots on her skates, which helped her maintain control and agility in tight spaces. A standout play came on the powerplay, where she displayed great vision by making a clean, accurate cross-ice pass to set up a one-timer. Her wrist shot is quick and effective, making her a reliable offensive contributor. Grade: B+
|Charlize^Adm^#7|: Adm passed the puck effectively and showcased strong edges and pivots while skating. She made a smart play in the neutral zone by stepping up to intercept a breakout pass, then turned it into a rush, setting up a teammate with a well-placed pass. Grade: B
|Kiara^Ronan^#9|: Ronan skates well and demonstrates strong awareness on the ice. She handles the puck effectively and consistently makes accurate tape-to-tape passes. Her vision allows her to create plays and distribute the puck efficiently. Grade: B
|Cecily^Collins-Williams^#17|: Collins-Williams showcased impressive puck control on a breakout, stickhandling effectively and deking past two forecheckers. She contributed well on the penalty kill, demonstrating discipline and positioning by staying close to opponents to block shots and passing lanes during a 3v5. She could improve her quickness with the puck and show greater engagement in the defensive zone to round out her game. Grade: B
|Carleigh^Taylor^#81|: Taylor demonstrated strong playmaking abilities, such as a crisp, accurate pass in the neutral zone that set up a teammate for a breakaway. On the penalty kill, she showcased her defensive awareness by intercepting an opponent’s pass, breaking out of the zone, and nearly scoring on a partial breakaway with a clever deke that beat the goalie but just missed the net. She also blocked a shot effectively, then cleared the puck out of the zone. Her ability to handle bad passes well adds reliability to her game. While she could engage more consistently in following puck carriers on the penalty kill, her overall performance was impactful. Grade: B
|Audree^Beauchamp^#10|: Beauchamp’s backward skating and positioning in the offensive zone are solid, allowing her to cover defensively. She made a good interception in the neutral zone, which led to a quick rush up the ice. Her puck movement is effective, especially when transitioning up the ice. Her forward skating speed and stride could be quicker to improve her overall pace. She delivered hard, accurate passes on the tape. Beauchamp could also improve her decision-making with the puck, making quicker passes when she has time to avoid turnovers. Grade: B-
Amazones Laval-Montreal M15
|Saskia^Szychowski^#51|: Szychowski is a dynamic defender who excels at both ends of the ice. She demonstrated her offensive skill with an impressive play in the neutral zone, using her speed to blow past defenders for a breakaway and a quality scoring opportunity on a shot from the slot. Her quick stutter steps at the offensive blue line and strong awareness allow her to fake out opponents and create space effectively. Szychowski is equally reliable defensively, maintaining tight gaps and using her stick well to disrupt opponents on the rush. On the powerplay, she showcases excellent vision, identifying and executing precise passes, such as a perfect feed to an open teammate in the slot through heavy traffic where her teammate got a good shot off. She confidently quarterbacks the powerplay, dictating the pace and ensuring smooth puck movement. Her poise and composure make her a key player in all situations. Grade: A-
|Amelya-Rose^Bonhomme^#37|: Bonhomme is a smaller-framed but highly determined and physical forward who brought heart and grit to every shift. She is exceptionally fast, with quick acceleration and powerful strides that allowed her to generate speed, especially when entering the offensive zone. Her puck protection skills are strong, as she uses her body effectively to shield the puck while scanning for open teammates. She backchecked hard and with physicality, often lifting sticks and stripping pucks to create turnovers. Defensively, she demonstrated excellent instincts and positioning as a centre, staying close to the net and not leaving the zone prematurely. A key player on her team’s penalty kill, she was reliable in high-pressure situations. Bonhomme was also relentless in battles along the boards and in dirty areas, showing her willingness to compete at both ends of the ice. Grade: A-
|Justine^Thibault^#44|: Thibault is a defender who excels in puck control and defensive positioning. She uses her strong backward skating strides and smooth pivots to maintain tight gaps and keep opponents to the outside. In one notable play, she extended her reach to break up a rush in the neutral zone, gaining possession of the puck and quickly transitioning it up the ice to initiate an offensive rush. Her hard backchecking and ability to recover defensively make her a reliable presence in her own zone, while her puck control ensures she remains calm under pressure. Grade: B+
|Stefanie^Chatzis^#47|: Chatzis has a powerful and accurate wrist shot with a quick release. She backchecked with determination and used her speed to disrupt plays on the forecheck. Her strong forward strides and excellent acceleration allowed her to gain separation with the puck quickly. In the offensive zone, she positioned herself well, battling and pushing for space in front of the net and capitalizing on opportunities, such as redirecting a low shot that forced a tough save from the goalie. Grade: B+
|Jessa^Ciampanelli^#38|: Ciampanelli is a hardworking forward with a high compete level who consistently backchecked with intensity, tying up sticks, lifting sticks and applying strong pressure. She also showed great effort on a play where she blocked a shot in the defensive zone, chased the puck down for a breakaway, and fired a high wrist shot just over the net. Grade: B
|Tam-Ha^Mondoux^#45|: Mondoux displayed excellent forechecking, once stripping the puck off an opponent in the neutral zone before driving the puck into the offensive zone with good speed, then deking around a defender with a forehand deke and getting a quality backhand shot on net. Grade: B
|Emma^Simard^#42|: Simard is a strong forechecker with good speed and smooth forward skating crossovers. She stickhandled the puck well consistently and made many accurate tape-to-tape passes to her teammates, helping to maintain offensive momentum. Grade: B
|Gabrielle^Guay^#34|: Guay did a solid job at receiving passes well and controlling the puck effectively while skating on the rush and in the offensive zone. She can improve her forward skating speed with the puck to be more dynamic in the transition. Grade: B-
As Quebec M15
|Ariane^Duchesneau^#22|: Duchesneau is a hard worker on both ends of the ice, showing strong positioning and awareness in the defensive zone. She consistently blocked shots by lining up well in shooting lanes and using her stick to disrupt passing options. Her forward strides were solid, and she moved well in the offensive zone, staying open for passes and anticipating forechecks. Duchesneau also excelled on the backcheck, using her speed to pressure the puck carrier and prevent scoring opportunities. Her crossovers were smooth, helping her move quickly and efficiently on the ice. While she occasionally made premature passes in the offensive zone, leading to turnovers, her effort in puck retrieval and loose puck battles were notable. She competed hard along the boards in loose puck battles, using her aggression to gain possession. Grade: B+
|Amelia^Jacques^#41|: Jacques had excellent breakout speed, using quick strides, acceleration, and crossovers to handle the puck well and transition through the neutral zone. She maintained great puck control in the offensive zone, keeping the puck away from opponents with powerful strides and quickness. In addition to her offensive prowess, Jacques backchecked effectively, tying up sticks and lifting them to disrupt the opponent rush. She positioned herself well in both ends, staying low in the defensive zone to support her defence and remaining available for passes in the offensive zone. Grade: B+
|Daphne^Morin^#35|: Morin made two impressive back-to-back saves on a breakaway, first with her blocker and then by sprawling to stop the rebound with her pad. She also showcased great reading of the play, making another solid save on a breakaway with her blocker. Grade: B
|Lauriane^Howe^#38|: Howe is an aggressive, puck-hungry player who forechecked hard and worked relentlessly to win the puck in loose battles and on the forecheck. She showcased good speed and puck skills on a breakout and created a scoring chance with a well-executed forehand deke and wrist shot on goal. Grade: B
|Audrey-Eve^Vachon^#25|: Vachon is a responsible player, showing good positioning in the defensive zone without the puck, covering her assigned player and following them around with the puck and trying to get the puck off of them, and good positioning net front. She was quick with the puck while stickhandling, and had decent forward strides and crossovers to support offensive plays. Grade: B
|Lily-Rose^Racine^#37|: Racine made an excellent backcheck on an opponent’s rush, using her speed and aggression to disrupt an opponent’s rush and poke the puck away. Her wrist shot from the point could benefit from added power. Grade: B-
|Yarha^Roman^#45|: Romain used her long reach of her stick to protect the puck and handle it effectively around players and on the transition into offence. Adding more intensity, especially in forechecking and chasing players, would elevate her game. Grade: C+
Laurentides-Lanaudiere M15 Stars
|Briana^Noriega^#43|: Noriega is a dynamic defender with quickness and energy on the ice. She has a strong wrist shot release from the point and isn’t hesitant to pinch at the blue line to maintain offensive zone pressure. Her awareness stands out, as she consistently identifies open teammates and delivers accurate passes. Noriega excels at finding open space in the offensive zone, positioning herself effectively to contribute to scoring opportunities. She demonstrates great composure with the puck, controlling the pace of play and making smart decisions under pressure. Grade: A-
|Maya-Jade^Vincelette^#2|: Vincelette is a fast and aggressive centre who demonstrated strong skating and exceptional effort in all areas of the ice. She is highly effective on faceoffs, using her low stance and tenacious approach to consistently win draws, which is a key asset for her team. Vincelette is relentless on the backcheck, hustling hard to disrupt opponents and regain possession, exemplified by her ability to chase down a player on a rush and neutralize the threat with a well-timed poke check. Despite her smaller stature, she exhibited excellent puck control and awareness, which allowed her to navigate through traffic and maintain possession under pressure. On a notable offensive zone rush, she displayed her skill by skating down the left wing, executing a smooth forehand deke around a defender, and driving into the slot for a backhand shot on net from the crease. Vincelette is poised with the puck on the breakout and demonstrated confidence while initiating the rush, making accurate passes to advance play. Her shifty stickhandling and quick acceleration, especially in her first few steps, enable her to evade defenders and create offensive opportunities. Though her aggressive style led to two penalties in a game, her ability to battle hard and make an impact in all zones underscores her value as a dependable, high-energy player. Grade: A-
|Daphne^Poirier^#44|: Poirier is a highly skilled defender with for her exceptional backward skating and pivots, allowing her to maintain strong positioning against opposing forwards. Her forward skating with the puck is also impressive, enabling her to transition quickly from defence to offence. Poirier’s engagement in the play is evident, as she is always involved, whether it’s making a breakout pass or closing gaps to prevent opposing forwards from entering the zone. An example of her defensive awareness came when she smoothly skated backward to intercept a pass in the neutral zone, using her excellent gapping to shut down an almost dangerous rush. Her ability to read the play and react swiftly makes her a reliable presence on both ends of the ice. Grade: B+
|Samuelle^Laplante^#34|: Laplante excelled in the offensive zone with strong puck movement and good vision. She demonstrated quick acceleration and impressive forward strides, using her edges and crossovers to maintain speed while protecting the puck. Confident with the puck, Laplante effectively controlled it in transition and while navigating through pressure. Grade: B+
Harfangs Sherbrooke M15
|Mathilde^Doyon^#9|: Doyon skated with intensity and strong forward strides, especially when she had possession of the puck going on the rush. On one play, she backchecked hard, caught up to an opponent, and used her stick effectively to swat the puck away and regain possession. A standout moment was when she received and absorbed a pass cleanly in the neutral zone, quickly turned up her speed, and drove into the offensive zone for a rush before firing a precise wrist shot top shelf for a goal. Her ability to accelerate quickly and push the pace makes her a consistent threat when carrying the puck. Grade: B+
|Charlie^Grenier^#10|: Grenier showed good speed and skating strides in her game with quick acceleration, allowing her to move the puck up the ice efficiently to start an offensive rush. During a powerplay, she also showed great engagement and intensity by battling hard along the boards in a loose puck battle to regain puck possession for her team. While her intensity is generally good, adding an extra level of urgency in puck battles could make her even more effective. Grade: B
|Eloise^Trudeau^#6|: Trudeau made a smart pinch in the offensive zone to keep the play alive, demonstrating good hockey IQ. Trudeau is a smaller-framed player, yet she plays effectively, shoots the puck well, and has good awareness on the ice on where she should position herself.
Intrepid Gatineau M15
|Leonie^Valley^#1|: Vallée displayed very good mobility in her crease with quick movements, allowing her to track plays effectively. She made several impressive in-close saves, showcasing strong reflexes and a reliable glove. A standout moment was a sharp glove save on a high shot, demonstrating her ability to react quickly under pressure. Vallée’s sliding ability in the crease is smooth and controlled, helping her stay square to the puck. Her agility and composure make her a steady presence in net. Grade: B+
|Amy^Brousseau^#88|: Brousseau is a versatile player who excels in all three zones, known for her strong skating and stickhandling abilities. She has excellent moves with the puck, using quick turns and dekes to evade pressure from opponents. Brousseau battles hard in 50/50 puck situations, always competing to win possession and not afraid to push opponents off or away from the puck. A notable example of her skill came during a power play, when she showed great poise and puck protection at the blue line, using smooth spin moves to avoid pressure and keep the puck in the offensive zone. Her ability to skate hard on the forecheck and maintain control in tight spaces makes her a valuable asset in both offensive and defensive situations. Grade: B
|Leanne^Berube^#77|: Bérubé is a poised defender with strong puck control and impressive stickhandling skills. She excels at navigating through the neutral zone, as seen in a play when she deked past multiple opponents, gained the offensive zone, and generated a scoring chance with a wrist shot that narrowly missed the net. Defensively, she positions herself well and is not afraid to block shots, such as an effective shot block with her shin guards to disrupt an opponent’s scoring chance. Her breakout plays are smooth, often using smart dekes to evade pressure and transition the puck up ice. Improving the accuracy of her wrist shot from the point could make her an even more effective offensive threat. Grade: B
|Elodie^Braga^#13|: Braga is a highly-engaged centre with speed and relentless effort in all areas of the ice. She carries the puck well, displaying strong control and protection from opponents, especially on the rush. Her aggressive forechecking, even on the penalty kill, puts constant pressure on the puck carrier and disrupts opposing plays. In a 2v1 situation, she created a quality scoring chance with a well-placed wrist shot that narrowly missed high. Braga’s feisty, high-energy style makes her a constant presence in the game, both with and without the puck. Grade: B
|Abigael^Morissette^#99|: Morissette is a big-framed right wing who uses her size effectively, especially when battling for position in front of the net. Her stickhandling is solid, allowing her to maintain control under pressure in the offensive zone. While she hustles hard in certain situations, she can improve her consistency in engaging for loose pucks and showing more intensity without the puck, such as on the forecheck. Her forward skating and passing could be quicker to match the pace of play. With more consistent effort, she has the potential to be a more impactful presence on both ends of the ice. Grade: B
|Abigail^Frechette^#29|: Frechette scored a powerplay goal with a well-placed low wrist shot from the point that just beat the goalie. Her backward skating could benefit from added power and intensity to improve her defensive transitions. Additionally, increasing the power of her wrist shot would enhance her offensive impact. Grade: B-
Mad East Slovakia
|Laura^Koperova^#91|: Koperova is a strong, reliable defender who leads by example with her smart, composed play. Her skating is a standout attribute, with excellent edges and powerful backward strides that allow her to transition smoothly between the defensive and offensive zones. She possesses a hard, powerful slapshot from the point, making her a threat on the blue line. Koperova demonstrates high hockey IQ, consistently making smart, accurate passes to initiate breakouts and maintain possession in the offensive zone. Defensively, she excels at gapping, using her open stick effectively to disrupt opposing rushes by knocking the puck off opponents’ sticks on their rush. Her backward pivots are quick and powerful, allowing her to stay with fast-moving forwards. As the team captain, Koperova’s calm, confident presence on the ice sets the tone for her teammates. Grade: A
|Natalie^Vlkova^#50|: Vlková is a poised and intelligent player who demonstrates exceptional puck control and protection, often using a stiff arm to shield the puck under pressure in the offensive zone against opponents. Her hockey IQ is evident in how she dictates the pace of play, making smart decisions with the puck and rarely rushing her passes. Vlková is a smooth and quick stickhandler, maintaining control even in high-pressure situations. She excels at holding possession, protecting the puck effectively, and finding open teammates with well-timed, accurate passes on the breakout and in the offensive zone. On the forecheck, she reads the play well, applying pressure strategically to disrupt opponents. Her composure and awareness allow her to consistently make smart, high-percentage plays that contribute to her team’s offensive success. Grade: A
|Nikol^Susilova^#14|: Susilova is a dynamic forward with exceptional skill and vision on the ice. One of her standout plays came when she split two defenders beautifully, stickhandling tightly between them before deking them and generating a shot attempt during an offensive zone rush. She is also a force on the penalty kill, using her aggressive forechecking to pressure the opposing puck carrier, as seen when she poked the puck away behind the offensive zone net, quickly gained possession, and nearly scored with a wraparound attempt. Susilova’s acceleration is another key strength, as she is quick to break out of the D-Zone with strong first strides that help her gain speed and move the puck up the ice. Her ability to both create offensive chances and disrupt plays on defense makes her a valuable asset to her team. With her combination of skill and intensity, Susilova is a constant threat on the ice. Grade: A-
|Adela^Krenkova^#77|: Křenková is a skilled forward with smooth skating and strong edge work, allowing her to navigate the whole ice efficiently. She made many quick, accurate passes to her teammates in the offensive zone, helping maintain offensive flow. On one notable rush, she showcased her stickhandling by deking past defenders very well with good control, creating a partial breakaway, and getting a quality backhand shot on goal. Krenkova moves well in all zones and consistently positions herself to be a reliable offensive option. Her composure and skill on the rush make her a valuable asset in transition plays. Grade: A-
|Emilie^Vondrackova^#17|: Vondráčková is a smooth and agile skater, gliding effortlessly across the ice with excellent edge work and quick pivots. Her stickhandling is impressive, allowing her to maintain control even in tight situations, and she handles difficult passes with ease. She has a quick and powerful wrist shot, consistently delivering accurate attempts on net. She showcased her playmaking ability with a well-timed backhand saucer pass on a 2v1 offensive zone rush, setting up a teammate for a goal in the slot. Her fluid movement and footwork make her a constant threat in the offensive zone, as she navigates the ice with precision and confidence. Grade: A-
|Klara^Trnkova^#22|: Trnková showcased excellent positioning in the offensive zone, consistently putting herself in prime spots to receive passes. In one play, she received a well-timed pass in the slot and unleashed a high wrist shot that forced a challenging save from the goalie. On another play, she positioned herself again in the slot to take a quick shot, though it was blocked by a defender, demonstrating her readiness and quick decision-making. Her off-puck movement and awareness make her a dependable scoring threat. Grade: B+
|Anna^Dvorakova^#15|: Dvorakova is an explosive forward who showcased relentless forechecking and quick acceleration. She moves swiftly up the ice with the puck, using powerful forward strides to create opportunities in transition. One example of her skill came during a rush into the offensive zone, where she performed a smooth backward spin move with excellent puck control, creating open space and evading defenders. Once she gained space, Dvorakova continued to handle the puck with confidence, finding the right spot in the offensive zone to make a play in open space. Her speed and ability to evade pressure make her a constant threat, especially in transition and on the forecheck. Grade: B+
|Eliska^Hojakova^#37|: Hojáková has a quick and hard wrist shot, showcasing an excellent release that she utilized effectively throughout her games. She displayed strong stickhandling skills and made a standout play on the penalty kill by pressuring an opposing defender, stealing the puck, and clearing it from the zone. Her offensive instincts and ability to create opportunities make her a consistent threat. Grade: B+
|Sophie^Spisak^#13|: Spisak displayed strong offensive instincts, including a standout offensive zone rush up the ice, using her quick speed and smooth stickhandling to navigate past opposing defenders before drawing a penalty after being checked into the boards. Her wrist shot release is quick and effective trait, making her a threat in the offensive zone. She also demonstrated good skating mechanics and moved fluidly across all zones. Spisak’s vision and hockey IQ are clear in her ability to make smart plays and assess options under pressure.
Richelieu M15 Ramparts
|Mia^Favreau^#7|: Favreau is a smaller-framed defender who excelled with her quick backward skating and physical, aggressive style of play. She maintained strong gap control, staying tight to opposing forwards and disrupting plays effectively. Favreau was highly engaged in all areas of the ice, making precise and accurate passes to transition the puck. Her work on the power play highlights her vision and ability to contribute offensively from the back end. Grade: B+
|Victoria^McMartin^#5|: McMartin displayed excellent skating ability, using her quick strides and elusiveness to create space on the ice. She demonstrated great hands on a play where she made a good forehand deke around a defender and then stickhandled towards the net and fired a well-placed high wrist shot on net. McMartin also positioned herself well in front of the offensive zone net, creating opportunities for passes and one-timers, showing her ability to capitalize on scoring chances. Grade: B+
|Sophia^Lacoste^#37|: Good play in OZ where she got the puck near faceoff circle, made a nice deceptive forehand deke around an opponent, then a nice backhand deke around another, then got a decent wrist shot on net in close. Grade: B
|Olivia^Verdule^#45|: Verdule is a steady defender who showed good poise and handled the puck well under pressure. She demonstrated strong gap control and maintained a solid defensive stance to effectively challenge opponents on their rushes. Grade: B
East Ottawa Stars
|Polly^Almstedt^#14|: Almstedt is a poised defender who displays excellent control and composure with the puck. She moves the puck efficiently, making smart, accurate passes to her teammates. Under pressure, Almstedt uses quick spins and smooth skating crossovers to evade opponents, maintaining possession and creating space. Her ability to skate deep into the offensive zone and create a rush while keeping control showcases her confidence and strong puck-handling skills. Off the puck, she positions herself well, contributing to both offensive and defensive plays. Almstedt consistently dictates the flow of the game with her vision and calm decision-making. Grade: B+
|Alyssia^Beaulne^#12|: Beaulne is a quick forward with powerful forward strides and excellent speed on the rush. She demonstrated her scoring ability with a well-placed wrist shot that resulted in a goal and also had a breakaway chance where she got a good shot on net with a good release. Grade: B+
|Grace^Lalande^#34|: Lalande showcased excellent hand-eye coordination, demonstrated by her ability to tip a high shot down on goal that almost squeaked by goalie. She also consistently delivered hard, accurate passes, contributing effectively to offensive plays and the start of offensive zone rushes. Grade: B+
|Lauren^Verhoeven^#4|: Verhoeven, a defender, showed good ability to move the puck effectively, particularly on the power play. She demonstrates a strong wrist shot from the point, releasing it with both speed and accuracy to create scoring chances. In one sequence, she maneuvered along the blue line with quick pivots before firing a low wrist shot that generated a rebound for her teammates. Though she took a penalty for boarding in one instance, her aggressive play and solid edge work make her an impactful player in both offensive and defensive situations. Grade: B
|Emma^Lewis^#77|: Lewis is a fast and smooth skater with excellent stickhandling skills. She battled hard for space and puck possession in the offensive zone. Her hockey IQ is solid, and she consistently made smart passes and maintained good positioning without the puck to be an optimal position to be a passing option. Grade: B
Stars 55 Mauricie M15
|Jolianne^Bergeron^#17|: Bergeron showcased exceptional puck skills, quick acceleration, and high hockey IQ. She made an outstanding play behind the O-Zone net, faking a backhand wraparound before doubling back and tucking the puck inside the near post on her forehand, completely outsmarting the goalie. Her ability to stickhandle under pressure is impressive, allowing her to maintain control in tight spaces and create scoring opportunities. Another highlight was her breakaway goal where she received a pass in the neutral zone, skillfully cut through two defenders in the D-Zone, and faked a backhand shot before scoring on her forehand into an open net. Bergeron’s quick strides and speed make her a constant threat on the rush, often beating defenders wide to generate high-quality chances. Her wrist shot release is sharp and precise, complemented by her ability to deke through opponents to create open space. Whether it’s finding the net or setting up plays, Bergeron’s all-around offensive abilities make her a standout forward. Grade: A
|Aurelie^Prevost^#36|: Prevost held her position well at the offensive blue line, maintaining pressure in the O-Zone and supporting her teammates effectively with being a good passing option. She demonstrated strong puck movement at the blue line, making crisp, accurate passes that kept the play alive offensively. Acting as a quarterback on the powerplay, she positioned herself intelligently, providing a reliable passing option while controlling the flow of the game. She also showed excellent situational awareness in all three zones, taking time to assess her options before delivering clean, precise passes on the D-Zone breakout or O-Zone rush. Additionally, she showcased a powerful slap shot from the point, adding another element to her offensive game. Grade: A-
|Marie-Philippe^Desbiens^#27|: Desbiens demonstrated strong gap control on opponents’ rushes into the zone, maintaining a good gap and keeping up with her opponent while using smooth backward skating strides, allowing her to effectively defend against opposing rushes. She consistently made solid, clean breakout passes while keeping her head up to stay engaged in the play. Under pressure, her puck control and stickhandling are composed, protecting the puck well. Off the puck, she positions herself smartly to support her team defensively and offensively. Grade: B+
|Myriam^Juteau^#21|: Juteau is a relentless skater who used her long forward strides to cover the ice quickly, as demonstrated by an excellent backcheck to disrupt an opponent’s breakaway where she skated hard back and swatted the puck away. She makes quick, accurate passes that help her team maintain possession. Additionally, she utilized quick stutter steps on her skates with the puck to maintain puck control and fake out opponents, which were effective in creating space and adjusting her positioning. Juteau’s speed and effort are assets on both sides of the puck. Grade: B+
|Maelle^St-Gelais^#33|: St-Gelais is a mobile goalie who moved well within the crease and plays the puck effectively behind the net. She showcased her skills with a great glove save on a partial breakaway, stopping a dangerous high wrist shot. Grade: B
|Lyanna^Bouchard^#24|: Bouchard displayed strong puck control in the offensive zone, especially when under pressure from defenders. She made an impressive offensive zone rush on a play, shielding the puck effectively before firing a well-placed high wrist shot on goal, demonstrating both skill and composure. Grade: B
Warriors Lac Saint-Louis M15
|Flavie^Gagnon^#13|: Gagnon is a well-rounded centre who excels in both offensive and transitional play. She has a powerful and accurate wrist shot, which she demonstrated once by creating a rebound opportunity that led to a teammate’s tap-in goal from a powerful wrist shot. Her ability to protect the puck while skating makes her a constant threat in the O-Zone, and she accelerates quickly out of the D-Zone on breakouts, providing her team with swift transitions. She is also effective in the faceoff dots, consistently winning draws on her backhand, thanks to her low stance and strong technique to maximize her chance of winning. Her passing is precise, allowing her to connect with teammates in key scoring positions. Whether distributing the puck or taking the shot herself, Gagnon is a reliable and impactful player in all areas of the ice. Grade: A-
|Dariane^Lagarde^#12|: Lagarde is a highly effective centre with a lot of speed and smart offensive instincts. She showcased her ability to drive the offensive play with a very good rush into the OZone, where she generated a quality shot low on the net. Lagarde is aggressive and reliable on faceoffs, consistently battling for possession. Her quick acceleration on her forward skating allows her to capitalize on open ice and create scoring opportunities. Additionally, her vision stands out as she frequently makes smart, tape-to-tape passes to set up her teammates in dangerous areas in the O-Zone. Grade: A-
|Katia^Vidicek^#3|: Vidicek is an excellent skater with strong stickhandling, using stutter steps to deceive forecheckers and maintain puck possession. She demonstrated great vision and puck movement, particularly on the powerplay, where she smoothly distributed passes to create offensive zone opportunities. Vidicek’s ability to read the game and make quick, precise decisions makes her an impactful presence on both ends of the ice. Grade: B+
|Amy^Neal^#10|: Neal showed confidence with the puck, using patience to make smart decisions on passes and maintain control when pressured. She’s a skilled stickhandler who wasn’t afraid to carry the puck into the offensive zone herself to create scoring chances or set up plays. Grade: B
|Ryan^Stacey^#19|: Stacey displayed smooth backward skating strides and quick pivots, allowing her to maintain solid defensive positioning in all three zones. She has a strong wrist shot from the point, showcased in one play where she wristed a well-placed shot through traffic that found the back of the net. Stacey is also confident under pressure, effectively holding the blue line and making smart passes to her forwards in transition. Her composure and offensive contributions from the back end make her a valuable asset in both ends of the ice. Grade: B