Neutral Zone had scouts in attendance at the PIP Labor Day Girls Fest Tournament over Labor Day weekend that took place in Pittsburgh, PA. The players below played in the U19 division. Below are players that stood out with grades in relation to others in the evaluations. We did not see every team the same amount of time thus the possible differences in evaluations per team. Each player below has been given a grade based solely on their performance at this event.

Assabet Valley

Evelyn Doyle #3 (Dexter Southfield School, F, 2026, Yale): Evelyn Doyle is a great forward that knows how to use her abilities to her advantage. She has a great speed that allows her to get to the puck first and provide constant pressure. By doing so she creates space for her teammates. Then she uses her vision to be a nuiscence for her opponents by being a good passer to orchestrate plays. Her great hands continue as she can dangle around defenders  and create spinorama shots. She is a sure fire net front presence as she lowers her shoulder to drive to the front of the net and create plays off of the faceoffs. When she needs to she will provide good defensive positioning. Grade: B+

Ava DeCourcey #7 (Assabet Valley Red Major U19, D, 2027, Yale): Ava DeCourcey is a great defender that shows off her abilities in every game. She is a good agile skater. By doing so she pressures opponents very quickly to shut down plays. Her puck handling abilities in both zones are easily shown by how effective and accurate she is. She is quick on the breakouts with a seamless transition. When she gets in the offensive zone she shows off her agility on the blue line and gets shots on net for rebounds Grade: B

Maggie Averill #11 (Phillips Andover Academy, D, 2027, Princeton): Maggie Averill is a steady defender that plays good minutes every game. Her good defensive positioning allows her to maintain good gaps and an active stick to shut down plays. She isn’t afraid to get in on the action as her confidence allows her to consistently join the rush and take space. In the offensive zone she can shoot from anywhere on the ice. She has a strong slapshot from the blueline. Grade: B

Caroline Averill #16 (Phillips Andover Academy, F, 2026, Princeton): Caroline Averill is a good forward with great abilities. She has good speed and acceleration that helps her get into quiet areas quickly. She is a physical player but needs to make sure she has a threshold so she doesn’t get penalties for body checking. By being strong on her stick she is able to use her vision to make smart passes with her good hands.  Her ability to think fast allows her to quickly angle through defenders with smart lateral cuts to make goalie move. She is extremely calm under pressure. Grade: B

Elizabeth Luong #1 (Assabet Valley Red Major U19, G, 2026): Liz Luong is a good goaltender that is very underrated. She is very athletic and steady. She knows how to find sight lines well in order to make calm saves. Her ability to be at ease in the net allows her to have calm hands and make some great second and third saves. Grade: B- 

Maggie Berleth #2 (St. Paul’s School, D, 2026, Brown): Maggie Berleth is a good defender that keeps it simple. She uses her strength to help clear the net well to help her goalie see the puck. She has great puck protection as she angles herself to allow her to pull the puck into her body. Her quick speed forces turnovers in every zone. By doing so she is extremely effective with her stick. Grade: B-

Sawyer Merrill #9 (Dexter Southfield School, F, 2026, Yale): Merrill Sawyer is a good forward with a great nose for the net. She is a very good skater that finds her acceleration with bursts of speed from her first strides. This allows her to dangle around defenders easily. By doing so she showcases her vision and finds the open player with crisp passes.Grade: B-

Burlington Jr. Barracudas 

Caileigh Tiller #17 (Burlington Jr. Barracudas, F, 2026, UConn): Tiller is an impactful forward that plays both sides of the ice. She had several key faceoff wins, one of which resulted in an assist. She got her other assist after crashing into the slot and firing one on net. A late game faceoff win and clear win helped secure the victory. She is a powerful skater with long strides that can bully her way up the ice. Her powerful strides help her backcheck and end plays when she is seemingly beat. She will take all the ice that is given to her and use it to the best of her abilities. She had a goal against Detroit Little Caesar’s, where she found the puck on a broken play and was able to deposit it into the net. Tiller is good at recognizing plays and deciding on when to jump in or defend. Her shooting motion allows her to generate a lot of power on the whip of the puck. Grade: A-

Chelsea Tiller #2 (Burlington Jr. Barracudas, D, 2026, UConn): Tiller creates turnovers in the neutral zone, using her anticipation and quick decision-making to disrupt opposing plays and transition the puck up ice. From the point, she delivers shots—accurate and deceptive efforts that navigate through traffic and find their way to the net. Her ability to get pucks through screens and on target makes her a constant threat on the power play. Notably, ​​Tiller scored a goal against the Minnesota Jr. Whitecaps Black, capitalizing on a well-executed play that showcased her offensive awareness and finishing ability. Grade: B+

Hayley Thompson #7 (Burlington Jr. Barracudas, F, 2026): Thompson has strong instincts when breaking into the offensive zone. She is not afraid to be the main puck carrier and will break over the blueline with speed, while keeping her head up and looking for the pass. Once she is in the zone, she works well behind the net, either finding the open player or driving the puck towards the slot. Defensively she held her own, even ending a few rushes with a strong backcheck or stickcheck. She was able to cherrypick behind the defenders to receive a breakout pass, before setting up in the offensive zone. Grade: B

Addyson Lee #16 (Burlington Jr. Barracudas, D, 2028): Lee really showed off in her first outing, but cooled off as the tournament progressed on. She is a 2010 birth year but was playing on the U19 team. She was threatening on every rush as they attempted to break past her in the neutral and defensive zone. Ended several opposing team rushes on her stick in the neutral zone. Her offensive ability is there, but she was not able to score any points throughout the tournament. She was able to kill over 20 seconds by herself on the penalty kill, by securing the puck in close and constantly moving it up and down the wall. Grade: B

Riley Manna #31 (Burlington Jr. Barracudas, G, 2027): Manna showed good athleticism on the penalty kill, making dynamic saves under pressure and keeping her team in key situations. She demonstrated strong awareness in tracking pucks through screens in front of the net, finding the puck and staying square to shooters. Her footwork was sound and controlled, allowing her to maintain depth in the crease and adjust quickly to shifting angles. Over the course of the weekend, she only allowed two goals, a testament to her composure, positioning, and ability to stay focused through high-pressure sequences. Manna’s combination of quick reflexes, solid fundamentals, and calm demeanor in net makes her a reliable and steady presence for her team. Grade: B

Gabby Catalano #88 (Burlington Jr. Barracudas, F, 2028): Catalano is a speedy forward that works hard in all three areas of the ice. She drives the net using a powerful stride and forces her way into the slot. She has a tendency to set moving screens, taking the goalies eyes away and redirecting pucks in close onto the goalie. She was able to score a goal against CT Polar Bears off a nearside angle shot that went bar down to beat the goalie. She is a hard worker in the defensive zone and takes on defensive responsibilities of her teammates when she is attempting to clear the puck. Grade: B

Lauren Kruzel #27 (Burlington Jr. Barracudas, F, 2027): Kruzel creates chaos with her persistent forecheck and presence in front of the net. Her netfront presence and reach allow her to tip pucks from all different angles onto the net. She was able to secure an empty net goal against Minnesota Jr. Whitecaps Black to help secure the team victory. Offensively she wrung a few shots off the post and the crossbar, but could not beat the goalie cleanly. Grade: B-

Chicago Mission 

Isabella Hamel #5 (Chicago Mission U19, F, 2026): Isabellla Hamel is a good forward that uses her abilities to consistently contribute. She has good speed that shows off her good acceleration to get to the puck first.She is a good puckhandler by using her vision to put the puck in great areas to get chances started. She has strong hands on her stick that allows her to protect the puck very well. Just a slight adjustment is needed with the usage, she just needs to be careful of her stick when she is defending. Grade: B- 

Kyla Schneider #20 (Chicago Mission U19, F, 2026, Delaware): Kyla Schneider is a good forward that has great abilities. She has great acceleration that is assisted by a good push off from the strength in her legs. She knows how to handle the puck well with accurate tape to tape passes and a seeing eye shot. To do so she uses her strong bottom hand to distribute the puck with force to help her get goals and assists. Grade: B-

CT Polar Bears

Katie Hurley #20 (CT Polar Bears U19, G, 2027, St. Cloud): Hurley is an athletic goalie that can fight off a large number of shots during a game. She stopped 42 of 42 shots fired her way to secure the shutout against Assabet Valley. She was by far the best defender for the Polar Bears. She plays the game in a calm like state, which carries over to her teammates. Her stance is on the lower side but she covers everything extremely well. When in the butterfly she flairs her pads out quickly to direct any shot into the corner. She is very aware within her own net and plays her angles correctly when challenging the shooters. Her stick is active and her rebound control eliminates second chances very quickly. Grade: A-

Juliana Iannace #2 (Choate Rosemary Hall, D, 2027): Iannace is solid along the blue line, demonstrating strong positioning and awareness to maintain control of the puck in the offensive zone. She takes accurate and purposeful shots from the point, creating pressure on the goalie and generating rebound opportunities for her teammates. She keeps pucks in front of her, preventing them from escaping the zone and sustaining offensive pressure. Offensively, she had an impressive weekend, netting two goals against Windy City, including a short-handed goal that highlighted her speed, awareness, and ability to capitalize on transition opportunities. Her combination of defensive reliability along the blueline, smart puck management, and scoring ability makes her a versatile threat who can impact the game in multiple ways. Grade: B+

Kathryn McKiernan #4 (Kent School, D, 2026): McKiernan is a smart defender that will extend plays by jumping into the zone. She is active on her blueline and will look to end rushes before they make it out of the other team’s zone. She is aware of her surroundings on the ice, keeping her head on the swivel throughout the entire game. Her stick is active and mixing this with her good skating ability in open ice, makes it hard for the opposing team to get around her. Her gaps on 1 v 1 were very effective, ending most rushes she faced. She will fire the puck from the point often and looks for active shooting lanes. Grade: B+

Izabella Zapata #9 (Westminster School, F, 2027, Stonehill): Zapata is a fast and agile skater who moves the puck with poise and control, using quick, deceptive movements and edge work to create separation from defenders. Her speed and agility allow her to make plays in tight spaces and navigate through traffic effectively. On the forecheck, she is aggressive and relentless, applying pressure to force turnovers and create immediate offensive opportunities. Her work ethic is evident in every shift, as she hustles back on defense and supports her teammates in all zones. Zapata uses her speed to her advantage in transition, often getting behind defenders to generate breakaway chances. She demonstrated this ability notably against Assabet Valley, scoring the game-winning goal late in the match on a 2-on-1 rush and also creating a separate breakaway opportunity in the same game. Her combination of speed, puck skills, and hockey IQ makes her a dynamic and impactful offensive threat who can change the outcome of a game in a single shift. Grade: B+

Zola Piekarski #17 (CT Polar Bears U19, F, 2026): Piekarski scored a goal by sneaking behind the defense in front of the net, finding soft ice near the side and catching the goalie off-angle, showing great timing, awareness, and ability to read the play. As an aggressive forward, she consistently battles for the puck on the forecheck, using her body and stick to create turnovers and generate scoring chances.She actively looks to make smart plays once possession is gained, often attempting cross-ice passes to open teammates to create high-quality scoring opportunities. Piekarski’s combination of net-front awareness, forechecking tenacity, and passing vision makes her a dangerous and dynamic presence in the offensive zone, capable of both finishing plays herself and setting up teammates effectively. Grade: B+

Nina Coffee #7 (Williston Northampton School, D, 2026, Holy Cross): Coffee is an offensive defender that likes to be involved in all three zones of the ice. She will actively join in on the rush and will force pucks back below the goalline when her team is in the offensive zone. She is on the taller side, making her stick, her main threat when defending the opposing team. Along the blueline she will lift the opposing team’s stick in order to win a puck battle. She is the quarterback of her powerplay and uses the open ice to her advantage. She picked up an assist against Windy City, after setting up her team for an open net goal. Her angles were on point throughout the game as well. Grade: B

Cora Davidson #11 (Berkshire School, F, 2028): Davidson applies a relentless and aggressive forecheck, pressuring opponents and forcing turnovers below the goal line. Her speed on the breakout allows her to transition quickly from defense to offense, creating opportunities for her team to attack before the opposition can recover. She has a keen sense for reading plays and uses her positioning and stick work to force turnovers, often turning defensive situations into offensive chances. When given space at the point, she is capable of firing quick, accurate shots that challenge the goaltender and generate rebounds for her teammates. Additionally, Davidson is not afraid to drive the net herself, lowering her shoulder to absorb contact while carrying the puck. Her combination of speed, physicality, and offensive instincts makes her a versatile threat in both the neutral and offensive zones. Grade: B

Milana Shuman #19 (CT Polar Bears U19, F, 2028): Shuman is a smooth and confident player with the puck on her stick, demonstrating strong puck control and composure under pressure. She showcased her ability to draw defenders in, using patience and deceptive hands to dangle around them and create offensive opportunities. Her creativity and confidence with the puck make her difficult to contain, as she is capable of both beating defenders one-on-one and setting herself up for high-danger scoring chances. Against Windy City, she nearly capitalized on one of these sequences, ringing a well-placed shot off the post. Shuman’s ability to combine finesse with decisiveness allows her to consistently generate offensive looks and put defenders on their heels. Grade: B

Sophia Lind #50 (Choate Rosemary Hall, D, 2027, Harvard): Lind is a steady player that uses her stick well to defend rushes. She likes to keep plays alive on the blueline and she is a strong skater which makes this much more effective throughout the game. Her edges and cuts with the puck on her stick make her a hard player to track. She will move the puck quickly up the ice, either looking for a breakout pass or by skating into the open ice that is given to her. Once she is in the zone, she cycles the puck low and provides another scoring option for her team. Grade: B

Brooke Murphy #88 (Loomis Chaffee School, F, 2027): Murphy likes to show her offensive ability, with and without the puck. She is not afraid to dance around defenders, whether this is through the legs or using an inside/outside move. Without the puck on her stick, she likes to set flying screens in front and keep her movement fluid when in the zone. She has high end speed which makes it hard for players to keep up with her in all three zones. Her offensive instinct does not stop her from playing responsible in her own end. She will backcheck hard to end rushes and shut down any players that are within her reach. Grade: B

Riley Stocker #21 (CT Polar Bears U19, F, 2027): Stocker was the most effective center that the Polar Bears had throughout the tournament. She will win faceoffs forward, using her momentum to quickly beat the opposing player. When in the zone, she has a hard shot. Throughout the game you will find her retrieving pucks off the halfwall in the zone. After securing the puck along the halfwall, she likes to cut her way into the slot. Occasionally she will dangle around the defender and isolate the player making it hard to stop her in a 1 on 1 situation. Grade: B-

Brianne Martin #22 (CT Polar Bears U19, F, 2026): Martin is a speedy player with and without the puck. She is the most noticeable when she is taking the puck wide to beat the defender and crash towards the net. Not only can she beat the defender with her speed, but she can dangle through a defender in a 1 on 1 scenario. She had a breakaway against Assabet Valley but was unable to convert on her scoring chance. She has the ability to wheel the puck when she is in the zone and will be active when looking for a pass into the slot. Grade: B-

Gabby Ogunnupe #29 (Berkshire School, D, 2027, Brown): Ogunnupe is a physical defender that will clear the crease in front of her own net often. She is steady with her presence and makes it hard to gain an edge on her. Her stick is active when defending, while she uses her reach to direct players into the wall with the puck. She does not panic when she is facing pressure against her and will maneuver her way out of it with her size. Her stick and length helps in keeping plays alive along the blueline and extending zone time for her team. Grade: B-

Amanda Ranaudo #66 (Canterbury School, D, 2026, Sacred Heart): Ranaudo simplifies her game and makes defending look easy. She will not be fancy with the puck, electing to make the easy pass out of the zone. She will create odd player rushes with her defending in the neutral zone. She has a hard shot from the blueline and will look to keep plays alive. She will jump into the zone to help cycle the puck below the goalline. Her main drawback is that she is lazy when she is beaten while defending. Grade: C+

Detroit Bell Tire 

Helena Hewer #13 (Belle Tire U19, F, 2026): On the power play, Hewer uses her strong size to establish a strong presence at the point or near the net, creating shooting lanes and space for teammates. She possesses a heavy snap shot, particularly on the move, that can beat goaltenders when she has a moment to set it up. She also displayed good hand-eye coordination, particularly on redirects in the low slot, where she was able to quickly adjust to passes and convert them into scoring chances. Her combination of size, shot power, and ability to read and react in traffic makes her a dangerous weapon on the power play and a consistent threat around the net. Grade: B

Madelyn Martin #22 (Belle Tire U19, D, 2026): Martin made smart reads through the neutral zone and while on the penalty kill, demonstrating anticipation and awareness of where the play was developing. Her first pass is quick, often delivered tape-to-tape to transition the puck cleanly out of her zone. She applies an aggressive forecheck, pressuring defenders, picking pockets, and forcing turnovers to create immediate offensive opportunities. She plays well in contact, both initiating and absorbing physical play without losing control of the puck. Her defensive commitment is evident in the number of blocked shots she accumulated, disrupting opponents’ scoring chances. Offensively, Madelyn is dynamic—jumping up the ice to create rushes and generating scoring opportunities for herself and her teammates. Grade: B

Mackenzie Flannigan #34 (Belle Tire U19, D, 2026, Middlebury): Flannigan uses her size and strength, establishing a strong presence at the top of the power play and controlling the play from that position. Calm and composed with the puck, she makes smart decisions under pressure, snapping crisp passes that keep the play moving and maintain offensive tempo. Her outlet passes, including several cross-ice feeds, demonstrate both accuracy and timing, allowing her team to transition quickly out of their zone. Flannigan’s vision on the ice is good, enabling her to quickly identify open teammates. Whether initiating the breakout or setting up the power play, she combines poise and skill to create scoring opportunities and maintain control of the puck in critical situations. Grade: B

Caitlin Flannigan #43 (Belle Tire U19, D, 2026, Middlebury): Flannigan possesses good size and strength, using her body to control space and challenge opponents physically. Her reach allows her to maintain tight gaps, disrupt passes, and take away lanes, while she boxes out and engages around the crease to protect high-danger areas. She plays with a physical edge, using her strength to win battles along the boards and asserting herself in puck contests. Flannigan is aggressive in her physical play—unafraid to throw her body or stick into the play. Grade: B-

Detroit HoneyBaked

Ava Hubenschmidt #12 (Honeybaked U19, D, 2026): Hubenschmidt is a solid and reliable defender who uses her body positioning to protect the middle of the ice and deny opponents access to high-danger scoring areas. Strong in front of the net, she defends the house by tying up sticks, clearing traffic, and making it difficult for opponents to establish a net-front presence. She shows awareness in reading developing plays and steps into lanes to limit quality chances against. When retrieving pucks, she demonstrates composure under pressure, executing smooth escape moves to create space and relieve forechecking pressure. Hubenschmidt’s ability to turn quickly and use the boards or her skating to evade attackers allows her to maintain possession and transition the puck safely out of the zone. By combining sound defensive fundamentals with efficient puck movement, she provides stability on the back end and contributes to both defensive security and breakout success. Grade: B

Audrey Barretto #17 (Honeybaked U19, D, 2026): Barretto carried the puck with speed, using her strong stride and control to move the play up the ice and generate momentum in transition. Confident with the puck on her stick, she showed the ability to accelerate through the neutral zone and put pressure on opposing defenders. Out of her own end, she made clean, accurate passes to teammates, helping her team break out efficiently and maintain possession. Her decisions with the puck were smart and timely, whether choosing to skate it herself or distribute with a crisp outlet pass to start the attack. Grade: B-

Detroit Little Caesars 

Taylor Morrison #9 (Little Caesars U19, F, 2026, Union): Morrison is a quick and relentless forechecker, pressuring defenders and forcing them into rushed decisions. Her compete level stands out in board battles, where she uses her strength, balance, and determination to come away with the puck. Once she has the puck, she shows strong offensive awareness by skating into soft areas, making herself available as a scoring option or creating passing lanes for teammates. With the puck on her stick, she is dangerous—showcasing poise, creativity, and the ability to beat defenders one-on-one. A prime example came when she executed a smooth spin-o-rama move around a defender to create space and fire a shot on net, demonstrating both skill and confidence under pressure. Morrison’s ability to combine grit in puck battles with finesse in open ice makes her a versatile and impactful offensive presence. Grade: B+

Charlotte Dukovac #10 (Little Caesars U19, F, 2026, Providence): Dukovac is a play driving forward, that uses her speed to quickly drive the team up ice and create high danger scoring chances. Her high speed mixed with her quick acceleration means she can turn up ice in a short amount of time. Her vision is what ties her game together and allows her to dish to her teammates as she is cutting towards the net. She has a dangerous shot when she fires in motion. Her quick release and pin-point accuracy make her dangerous from anywhere on the ice. Not afraid to drive through the defender and bully her way towards the net. Grade: B+

Nina Geric #66 (Little Caesars U19, F, 2026, Syracuse): Geric is a strong forward that has an offensive side hidden within her game. She is quick off the faceoff and can create separation with her straight line speed. She effectively cuts off passes as the F3 in the attacking zone. She was able to find the back of the net after she cut across the crease and tipped a shot in for a goal. She has a deceptive release and looks to get the puck to the net quickly when it is on her stick. Numerous times she beat the goaltender, only for her shot to be wrung off the cross bar and bounce wide. She is active in her own zone, starting breakout plays and looking for the seam pass for her team. Grade: B+

Kailee O’Connor #18 (Little Caesars U19, F, 2025): O’Connor is a menace on the forecheck. Every time she went below the goalline it seemed like she was going to come up with the puck or give her team a chance of winning it low in the zone. When she gets the puck to the net, she creates chaos in front of the goaltender and is not afraid of bodying people out of the way to win the loose puck. She is a skater that skates in bursts, which makes it hard to cover her when she breaks wide. She was able to draw penalties by doing this and stressing the defender to the point of taking her down. She was able to slip behind the defenders and receive a long pass for a breakaway on the penalty kill, but she was not able to convert the scoring chance. Grade: B

Emily Mitchell #22 (Little Caesars U19, D, 2025, St. Cloud): Mitchell is an active defender that makes the right pinches to keep plays alive in the offensive zone. She is strong when it comes to picking the puck off the wall and rotating the play back towards the net. When she finds herself down low in the offensive zone, she will plant herself in front of the net and take away the eyes of the goaltender. She gaps up well on 1 v 1 chances and eliminates the threat of the opposing team scoring by doing this. She has quick first steps in the neutral zone and the instinct of when to follow the play up the ice. Grade: B

Mila Bosev #33 (Little Caesars U19, G, 2026): Bosev tends to play a bit deep in her crease, giving herself time to track plays and read shooters, while staying ready to challenge when necessary. She consistently gets to key spots on her feet, maintaining proper depth and angles to cover the net effectively. Her positioning is steady and balanced, allowing her to move efficiently and recover quickly on cross-ice passes or rebounds. Over the course of the weekend, Bosev faced over 50 shots—yet maintained composure and focus, showing resilience and stamina. Despite the heavy workload, she remained engaged on every play, making smart decisions with her positioning and movements to keep her team in the game. Her combination of balance, focus, and technical soundness makes her a reliable and dependable presence in the net under pressure. Grade: B

East Coast Wizards

Brenna Ziter #4 (Williston Northampton School, F, 2026, Colby): Brenna Ziter is a fantastic forward that is easily one of the most trusted on her team. It is easy to see why with her natural abilities. She is a great skater with the ability to out maneuver opponents to get to the quiet areas. She understands how to handle the puck well as she delivers accurate saucer passes to open teammates, showcasing her high level vision and IQ. Her consistency is great as she never takes a shift off. She works hard and hounds the puck to keep her team on the attack all game. She was a menace in the neutral zone, hounding her opponents. In the offensive zone she spins and deals the puck around defenders with a great quick catch and release on faceoffs. Her shot is incredible as she uses great angles and effort to be very effective. Every moment she is on the ice she doesn’t stop, she even backchecks hard. Grade: B+ 

Maggie Lovering #13 (Dexter Southfield School, F, 2027): Maggie Lovering is a consistently good forward that makes her impact by doing the little things properly. She is a powerful skater with great agility that allows her to get to the puck first. She works very hard and is active all over the ice and able to make plays under pressure in tight areas. She is very confident in the offensive zone as she gets into those tough areas with relative ease to put pressure on opponents. She uses various tactics to get chances started such as making a sharp cut in on net. When she has the puck on her stick she becomes a dangerous threat. She has an accurate shot. By using her bottom hand well she can pass the puck off well to generate plays with accuracy. Grade: B+

Carly Dann #17 (Loomis Chaffee School, D, 2026, Cornell): Dann showed patience with the puck, taking the time to read the play and make smart decisions rather than forcing passes. Her soft hands allow her to handle the puck with finesse in tight areas, maintaining control and keeping possession alive even under pressure. She consistently keeps the puck in the offensive zone, using poise and awareness to extend plays and create opportunities for her teammates. Defensively, she shows great gap control, reading opponents’ movements and maintaining proper positioning to limit time and space. She is also a physical player, willing to engage in battles along the boards and in front of the net, using her strength and body positioning to win puck battles and disrupt opposing plays. Dann’s combination of skill, patience, and physicality makes her a reliable two-way presence who can contribute in all areas of the ice. Grade: B+

Sienna DeAngelis #5 (Phillips Andover Academy, D, 2027): Sienna DeAngelis is a wonderful defender who makes it look easy. She is most noticed on the offensive side of the puck by being quite active on the blueline, keeping pucks in and remaining calm to make sound plays. When she can she will take those accurate long distance shots for goals. Defensively she forces consistent turnovers in the neutral zone and is fearless when she blocks shots. Grade: B

Taylor Wilburn #8 (Deerfield Academy, D, 2027): Wilburn is a solid defender who relies on smart, simple play and sound fundamentals to impact the game. She maintains tight gaps with opponents, limiting space and cutting off passing or shooting lanes. In the neutral zone, she is particularly effective at reading and stopping rushes, using her positioning, stick work, and skating to break up plays before they become dangerous. Offensively, she contributes by cycling the puck into the offensive zone and moving into high-danger areas, including the slot, where she positions herself to redirect shots or tip pucks on net. Wilburn’s awareness of where to be both defensively and offensively allows her to transition smoothly between roles, supporting her team in all phases of play. Her combination of reliability, decision-making, and smart positioning makes her a dependable presence on the back end. Grade: B

Mackenzie Sutherland #15 (Dexter Southfield School, D, 2026, Stonehill): Sutherland uses her feet to maintain possession and keep pucks in the offensive zone, displaying excellent timing and awareness along the boards and at the blue line. Her skating is strong and purposeful, allowing her to support her teammates on both the forecheck and the backcheck. Defensively, she is a reliable and committed backchecker, hustling hard to recover pucks and prevent scoring opportunities. She demonstrates strong stick skills while defending, using her stick to intercept passes, disrupt plays, and create turnovers. By combining her positioning, quick feet, and active stick work, she is able to kill plays before they develop and generate transition opportunities for her team. Sutherland’s ability to impact the game in both ends makes her a dependable two-way presence who contributes consistently in all situations. Grade: B

Ava Giroux #19 (Deerfield Academy, F, 2026, Dartmouth): Ava Giroux is a great power forward that has great vision. She uses her good speed to get ahead of players. She does so by accelerating well with a good first stride. On the offensive side of the puck she contributes consistently by setting up plays with accurate passes.By using her great vision to advance plays on a quick transition she is able to catch opponents flatfooted. Grade: B

Addie Sutherland #35 (East Coast Wizards U19, G, 2026): Sutherland is an athletic goaltender who demonstrates strong reflexes and the ability to make big saves. She moves methodically in the crease, maintaining proper angles and depth, and relies on sound fundamentals to stay square to shooters. Her movements are controlled and deliberate, showing that she is not easily rattled, even when plays develop quickly around her. During the game against Detroit LC, she allowed just one goal and was not heavily tested overall, but she remained engaged on every shot. A highlight of her performance came on a diving save where she fell backward into her net while fully extending her blocker to deny a scoring chance, showcasing both her athleticism and willingness to make acrobatic saves when necessary. Sutherland also effectively gets her pads out to cut down shooting lanes and protect the lower portion of the net, making her a steady and reliable presence in goal. Grade: B

Madison Capitols

Madelyn Burgess #4 (Madison Capitols U19, D, 2027): Burgess made a good interception in the neutral zone, got pucks through from offensive blue with pressure on, smart player that plays simple, great hinges and regroup passes, powerful passes. Overall good skater, active stick, tight gaps. Scored a flaky goal against Detroit belle tire on PP by shooting a pretty soft flat shot/puck from top of the right circle for a tip, belle tire goalie was screened and scrambled in 5 hole. She plays good man to man. Decent shots from blue, but could take an extra second to aim better. Burgess had a total of 2 goals during the weekend. Grade: B+

Abby Eith #12 (Madison Capitols U19, F, 2027): Eith drives wide and effectively opens up to find open ice, showcasing her skills as a good skater with power. Her excellent positioning and communication on the ice lead to multiple scoring chances throughout the tournament. However, a notable area for improvement is her tendency to fumble with the puck, which can result in her getting beaten by opponents. There appears to be more potential in her game that she can tap into. Despite these challenges, she managed to score 1 goal in the tournament. Grade: B+

Brielle Evers #17 (Madison Capitols U19, F, 2026): Had a decent performance throughout the tournament, creating a couple of offensive chances but often not holding onto the puck long enough to capitalize on them. In the game against Detroit, she effectively challenged the defensemen and showed a strong desire to drive to the net, demonstrating her hunger for scoring opportunities. Her presence in front of the net was commendable, as she contributed to her team’s offensive pressure. Grade: B

Mia Kozak #24 (Madison Capitols U19, F, 2026): Kozak is an okay/solid skater, who demonstrates good puck protection and reach on the ice. She makes effective passes and has excellent awareness, consistently looking for opportunities to contribute. Her aggressive approach to going hard to the net and moving her feet resulted in a great scoring chance against Detroit when she picked up a puck backdoor. Notably, she had a couple of shifts where she created three scoring chances in one shift due to her impressive movement. In a standout moment, she scored an open-net goal with just 19 seconds left against Detroit Belle Tire after intercepting the puck at the red line as she came on for a change, catching the Belle Tire defense off guard. Her good acceleration allows her to maneuver around opponents easily, and she handles the puck well, using her body positioning to protect it effectively. Additionally, she possesses a wonderful shot, demonstrating the ability to use different angles for remarkable accuracy. Grade: B

Mikayla Schindler #7 (Madison Capitols U19, F, 2026): Works hard and forechecks effectively, demonstrating a strong effort on the ice. Her skating is decent, allowing her to keep up with the play and contribute offensively. However, she needs to improve her defensive reactions and heads on a swivel, to anticipate plays. Grade: B-

Tatum Temple #13 (Madison Capitols U19, D, 2027): Temple is a solid defenseman who creates a tight gap and has an active stick. She works hard and has a good recovery. Temple plays simple and safe. Does her job but doesn’t stick out. She could improve some of her skating skills. Grade: B-

Ava Wisinski #30 (Madison Capitols U19, G, 2026): Skilled goaltender who consistently squares up to shooters, showcasing good lateral movement and excellent vision. Her ability to track the puck effectively allows her to direct rebounds away from the net, minimizing second-chance opportunities for opponents. She demonstrates strong positional play by hugging the post, ensuring she remains in the best position to make saves. Overall, her performance has been instrumental in keeping her team in the game, making her a vital asset in goal. Grade: B

MA Spitfires

Sarah Powers #18 (Phillips Andover Academy, F, 2026, Boston College): Powers plays with impressive speed and physicality, winning battles along the boards and forcing turnovers through her strength and determination. With the puck, she carries it with confidence, using her quick hands to create space for herself and open up passing or shooting lanes. She has a strong release on her shot, making her dangerous both off the rush and in set plays. Her puck protection is excellent—she shields it well while entering the offensive zone, giving her team time to establish possession. She demonstrates strong hockey IQ, knowing when to distribute the puck to teammates and when to take the shot herself. In her game against Detroit Honeybaked, Powers recorded three assists and one goal, showcasing her ability to both set up plays and finish them. She moved effectively to create space on zone entries, putting defenders on their heels. On the power play, she capitalized with a one-timer from the dot, a strong and accurate shot that highlights her ability to be a scoring threat from prime shooting areas. Over the course of the weekend, she led her team in points with nine, underlining her role as the primary offensive driver and a reliable difference-maker in key situations. Grade: A-

Lindsay Stepnowski #29 (Loomis Chaffee School, F, 2026, Harvard): Stepnowski is a dynamic offensive player who drives play for her team. She’s an explosive skater who accelerates quickly with three powerful first strides. She has a high motor and buzzes in the attacking zone. She is poised with the puck on her stick and keeps her head up looking for the best play possible. She drew our attention on every shift with her high compete level, speed and skill. Grade: A-

Abby DeAnzeris #6 (Thayer Academy, D, 2026, St. Anselm): DeAnzeris plays a confident defensive game and manages the puck well from the blue line when on the attack. She makes good decisions with the puck, and can skate herself into better shooting angles with quick feet. She defended well with excellent positioning and angling, and used her stick to break up plays at her blue line. Grade B+

Anika Singh #7 (BB&N, F, 2026, Brown): Singh is a smart offensive player who is elusive with the puck and dangerous when given space and time. She keeps her feet moving at all times and transitions quickly from support to attack and from forecheck to defense. She is an agile skater who can keep possession of the puck in tight spaces and does not panic when pressured. Grade: B+

Gretta Hulbig #16 (Noble and Greenough School, F, 2026, Yale): Hulbig plays a physical game and uses her strength to win board battles, often coming out with possession. Her speed allows her to separate from defenders and quickly transition play up the ice. She possesses an elite shot—hard, accurate, and deceptive—making her a scoring threat from multiple areas. With the puck on her stick, she demonstrates poise and control, delivering crisp, accurate passes that set up her teammates and maintain offensive flow. Hulbig’s combination of physicality, skating ability, puck skills, and shooting makes her a well-rounded and impactful presence in all zones. Grade: B+

Catie Putt #21 (Williston Northampton School, D, 2026, UNH): Putt is a strong and fluid skater who excels at initiating transitions out of her own zone. She shows confidence under pressure, either using her speed and edges to skate the puck cleanly out of danger or delivering a crisp, accurate first pass to spark her team’s attack. Her ability to read the forecheck allows her to make quick decisions that keep possession alive and maintain offensive momentum. Defensively, she skated with purpose, doing a good job of recovering to the dot lane and positioning herself effectively against the rush. Her gap control is steady, and she shows patience in holding her line, waiting for the right moment to engage rather than overcommitting. On the offensive blue line, Putt demonstrates poise and patience with the puck, walking the line to open shooting or passing lanes while keeping plays alive. Her composure and awareness in both directions make her a reliable and impactful presence on the back end. Grade: B+

Evelyn Lacey #31 (Tabor Academy, G, 2026, Brown): Lacey delivered a great shutout performance against BK, stopping all 28 shots she faced to post a flawless 28/28 night. She played calm and confident in the crease, never appearing rattled even under sustained pressure. Her positioning was solid, consistently squaring up to shooters and cutting down angles to limit their options. She tracked the puck well through traffic, finding clear sightlines through screens and adjusting her stance to stay locked in on the play. Her rebound control was strong—when pucks did come off her, she reacted quickly with sharp, active hands and pads to either smother the puck or direct it safely away from danger. Lacey also showed confidence handling the puck outside her crease, making smart plays to help her defense transition cleanly. Technically, she is very sound, with efficient movements, tight mechanics, and quick recovery, allowing her to stay in control even when the pace picked up around her net. Grade: B+ 

Jen Birolini #4 (Tabor Academy, F, 2026): Birolini is a hard-working forward with good hands and offensive instincts. She toe-dragged to beat a defender and create a breakaway opportunity for herself. Her stickhandling skills allow her to create space for herself to operate. Grade: B 

Madelyn Lahah #13 (St. George’s School, F, 2026, Yale): Lahah scored on a breakaway in the game we scouted, showing speed and poise with the puck. She is physical and strong, and competes hard on every shift. She is tough on the boards and wins pucks with a strong stick and by angling her body to separate the opposition player. Grade: B 

Lilly Shaughnessy #17 (Tabor Academy, F, 2026, Colby): Shaughnessy is a skilled forward with good hands who plays with her head up. She showed a high compete level battling on the forecheck to slow up the breakout and cause disruption below the circles. She is heavy on the puck and doesn’t give up possession easily. Grade: B

Jamie Noonan #19 (Groton, F/D, 2026, Stonehill): Noonan made smart passes out of her zone on the breakout, hitting teammates on the tape as they slashed through the neutral zone. She made good escapes from forecheckers with the puck, keeping calm and making good decisions to either reverse to her partner, rim off the wall, or move her feet and create a passing lane. Grade: B 

Yasmine McKenzie #27 (Williston Northampton School, D, 2026, Amherst): McKenzie is a solid defender who contains offensive pressure in her own zone and keeps play out of the middle of the ice. She uses her stick effectively and limits the options of the attacking forwards. She managed the puck well from the offensive blue line, and she was able to get shots on net from the point. Grade: B

Mid Fairfield CT Stars 

Chloe Cleaves #62 (Deerfield Academy, D, 2026, Yale): Her proactive approach kept her feet moving and her head up, ensuring she was always aware of the play. She loves to jump up into the offensive play, utilizing her long, powerful stride to weave around defenders. A highlight of her performance came during the 2-0 goal against MN Northern Elite, where she executed a give-and-go pass in the neutral zone. Calling for the puck on the offensive blue line, she broke away from the defense and skillfully placed a top-shelf shot on the breakaway, showcasing her scoring ability and offensive instincts. This hard and smart shot led to a rebound that her teammate capitalized on, further highlighting her playmaking skills. Overall, strong presence on the ice. One of the top players in this tournament for her team. Grade: A-

Megan Hosman #55 (Loomis Chaffee School, D, 2026, Penn State): Exhibited impressive skills and confidence throughout the tournament, particularly with her quick releases and strong presence on the offensive blue line. She effectively kept the puck in the zone, consistently creating offensive opportunities. In a notable play against Chicago, she picked up a loose puck on the offensive blue while facing high pressure. Demonstrating her agility, she executed a fake shot to maneuver through two defenders, successfully entering the slot to get a shot off. She is not afraid to slow down the play and regroup before attacking. Her tall stature and strong, confident play were complemented by her impressive dangling skills. With one assist in the tournament, she battled hard on both ends of the ice. Note her powerful low shots from offensive blue, making it through traffic. Grade: A- 

Annie Schwarz #26 (Loomis Chaffee School, F, 2026, Yale): In a standout moment during a power play against Chicago, she scored an unassisted goal right off the face-off. After receiving the puck from the defense, she executed a quick escape turn under hard pressure, driving deep into the zone and cutting in near the backdoor to place the puck far past the goalie into the wide post. Additionally, she played physically, utilizing her decent hands to create opportunities. She displayed great assertiveness by skating across the slot and rifling a shot past the goalie, showcasing her ability to find lanes to the net. Her impressive threaded passes allowed her to connect with teammates in tight spaces, and she demonstrated a strong commitment to going hard to the net for rebound opportunities. Overall, intelligence, skill, and determination on the ice. Grade: B+

Easton Pramuka #96 (Loomis Chaffee School, F, 2027): Showcased exceptional skill and awareness on the ice. Scoring the first goal of the game against Stoney Creek, intercepted a D-to-D hinge pass, demonstrating quick reflexes and anticipation. With confidence, she placed the puck in the bottom left corner of the net, highlighting her finishing ability. Additionally, her heads-up play was evident when she made a precise pass that sent a teammate on a breakaway, showcasing her vision and playmaking skills. Overall she contributed significantly. Grade: B+

Olivia Austen #27 (Deerfield Academy, F, 2027, Brown): Austen showcased her strength along the boards, effectively handling the puck in tight and pressured areas. With a long, active stick, she demonstrated excellent puck protection and retrieval skills, making her a formidable presence in offensive situations. Playing on a strong line with #26 and #15, she contributed positively to the team’s dynamics and offensive pressure. Her overall performance throughout the tournament was commendable. Grade: B+ 

Annie Forker #22 (Choate Rosemary Hall, F, 2026, Assumption University): Positioned herself for success throughout the tournament, demonstrating great timing and taking effective angles to create opportunities. She consistently opened up for her teammates, showcasing her ability to work well within the team structure. A good skater, she displayed a strong drive to the net and a quick release on her shots, which contributed to her effectiveness in offensive situations. While she could benefit from making decisions a little faster, her overall performance as a solid wing was commendable, highlighted by multiple scoring opportunities against MN Northern. Grade: B/B+

Katelyn Tortorella #3 (Choate Rosemary Hall, D/F, 2026): Tortorella showcased her defensive abilities throughout the tournament, demonstrating a solid understanding of the game. While she stepped up in the neutral zone a few times and faced situations where she was outnumbered, her overall defensive play remained decent. She possessed a good hockey sense and made great pinches that resulted in scoring chances and dangerous passes to her teammates, highlighting her offensive awareness.Her ability to recover quickly after pinching allowed her to maintain a strong presence on the ice, and she played a simple, effective style of defense. Hold offensive blue and intercept passes that could have led to breakaways. With good hands and skating skills, she made smart decisions with the puck, demonstrating excellent body positioning to thwart opposing players. Solid defensive skills. Grade: B/B+

Ainsley Moffitt #17 (Kent School, F, 2027): Skilled playmaker who excels at finding the perfect passing lanes, consistently creating opportunities for her teammates. She effectively joins the rush, demonstrating a strong understanding of offensive flow and positioning. Her ability to read the game and anticipate plays allows her to deliver precise passes, making her a valuable asset on the ice. Grade: B

Natalie Beach #9 (Choate Rosemary Hall, F, 2026, Hamilton): Beach has an okay/decent skating ability throughout the tournament, consistently showing the right idea and making multiple good plays while playing a simple and safe game focused on solid fundamentals and effective positioning. A standout moment was her backhand top-shelf goal to open the scoring against Northern Elite, showcasing her sweet hands in tight situations. Additionally, her hard forechecking suffocated opposing defensemen, creating pressure and opportunities for her team. However, her tendency to glide a bit too much can separate her from her teammates and limit her overall impact on the ice. Despite this, her performance was commendable, contributing positively to the team’s efforts. With a focus on enhancing her skating intensity and reducing gliding, player #9 has the potential to elevate her game further. Grade: B

Sophie Frost #15 (Deerfield Academy, F, 2026, Yale): Frost demonstrated her powerful skating ability throughout the tournament, consistently driving straight to the net with impressive speed and physicality. She scored a total of three goals, including a standout play against Chicago. In that game, she aggressively pursued a rebound, pounded the puck past the goalie, and showcased her tenacity. Later, she picked up her own rebound after almost tipping in the puck netfront. Picked it up in the far corner, maintained puck possession while cycling, and executed a successful maneuver to cut through two Chicago defenders wide in the right circle. With the Chicago defense flatfooted, she fired a shot from the right hash marks just before they could react, finding the back of the net with a powerful snapshot and extending Midfairfield’s lead to 2-0 with three minutes left in the second period. Her performance was a key factor in the team’s success during the tournament.

Elle Pagliaro #12 (Mid-Fairfield CT Stars U19, F, 2026): Aggressive forechecking, which effectively suffocates opposing defensemen. Her relentless pressure disrupts their plays and creates turnovers, significantly contributing to her team’s offensive efforts. This hard forecheck not only demonstrates her determination but also highlights her ability to impact the game positively. Overall tenacity and work ethic.

Adeline Roper #72 (Mid-Fairfield CT Stars U19, G, 2026, Williams): Demonstrated excellent puck tracking skills throughout the tournament, consistently making routine saves and making it look easy. Her ability to read the play and anticipate shots allowed her to maintain composure in the net, showcasing her confidence and skill as a goaltender. This solid performance contributed significantly to her team’s defensive efforts, as she effectively minimized scoring opportunities for opponents. 

Olivia Machan #20 (Kent School, F, 2028): Made a significant impact with her aggressive forechecking, which caused crucial turnovers, including one that directly resulted in a goal. Her hard forecheck consistently suffocated opposing defensemen, creating pressure and disrupting their plays. This relentless approach not only showcased her determination but also contributed significantly to her team’s offensive success. Overall, her performance was marked by her tenacity and effectiveness in creating scoring opportunities for her teammates.

MN Jr. Whitecaps Black 

Hadley Bakker #66 (Maple Grove High School, F, 2027, Merrimack): Bakker is a strong play-driver with a quick-release shot that she uses to generate scoring chances. Her ability to continuously find soft ice makes her a dangerous threat in the offensive zone, as she positions herself well to receive passes and capitalize on opportunities. Off the rush, she showed good speed carrying the puck with her head up, scanning the ice for options, and maintaining strong puck control with quick, confident hands. Her offensive awareness is advanced—she reads developing plays, supports the puck quickly, and makes smart decisions under pressure. Bakker is also a force on the forecheck, playing with physicality and determination to pressure defenders, disrupt exits, and force turnovers. Defensively, she uses her active stick to close lanes, apply pressure, and break up plays, showing she can impact the game in all three zones. She keeps her feet moving, supports teammates, and demonstrates responsibility without sacrificing her offensive creativity. Overall, she is a dynamic, high-IQ forward who drives play with speed, hands, and awareness, while also bringing grit and responsibility to her game. Grade: A-

Audrey Davis #68 (Edina High School, F, 2027): Davis is a strong all-around player who combines skating ability, puck skills, and compete level to consistently impact the game. A smooth and powerful skater, she uses her stride to generate speed and create separation, while her quick hands allow her to control the puck in tight spaces and navigate through traffic. She regularly creates space for herself, drawing defenders toward her with confident stickhandling and then exploiting the openings she generates. Along the boards, she shows strength and determination, winning battles and keeping plays alive with her compete level. She isn’t afraid to play with physicality either, throwing the body when needed to separate opponents from the puck. Davis’s ability to cycle the puck around the zone demonstrates her vision and poise, allowing her team to sustain pressure. Off the rush, she made several smart slashing drives through the neutral zone to get open and be a passing option. She flashed her offensive skill with a crafty dangle that beat a defender clean before ringing a shot off the crossbar, showcasing her creativity and confidence. Her stickhandling in traffic consistently pulled defenders out of position, creating opportunities for teammates while maintaining possession under heavy pressure. Grade: A-

Jaycee Chatleain #9 (Hill Murray High School, F, 2027): Chatleain is a fast, skilled forward who combines skating strength, puck control, and vision to make an impact. Strong on her skates, she takes contact well and isn’t afraid to initiate it, especially on 50/50 pucks where she often gains the advantage. Her ability to protect the puck under pressure is complemented by quick hands and the ability to change speeds in an instant. She uses deceptive upshifts and downshifts while handling the puck in traffic, keeping defenders guessing and creating separation. Her speed is a defining asset—she uses it to gain the edge on defenders, open up space, and push play into the offensive zone. With the puck on her stick, she exudes confidence, showcasing strong vision as she scans for open lanes and makes intelligent plays. In one sequence, Chatleain forced an offensive-zone turnover with her relentless pressure, which directly led to a fortunate goal against Burlington Jr., highlighting her ability to create offense through effort and awareness. She uses her hands not only to beat defenders but also to open up shooting and passing lanes, demonstrating creativity and poise in possession. Her playmaking ability was evident with a smooth saucer pass from the blueline to move the puck out of danger. Off the puck, she hustles on the backcheck, showing commitment to all three zones and a willingness to support her team defensively. Grade: A-

Fiona Gallagher #48 (Maple Grove High School, D, 2027, Minnesota State): Gallagher is a  right-handed defender who has strong two-way ability and consistency on both sides of the puck. She is highly active on the blueline, showing confidence in keeping plays alive and maintaining offensive zone pressure with quick releases from the point. Her ability to get shots off quickly creates second-chances. Defensively, she reads plays well, with great anticipation and situational awareness that allow her to stay one step ahead of opponents. Gallagher maintains strong defensive positioning and posture, using an active stick to break up passing lanes and disrupt plays. On the penalty kill, she is particularly tough—pressuring puck carriers, blocking lanes, and executing clears under pressure. Her skating is a standout attribute—she is smooth and efficient in all directions, with a quick first step that helps her close gaps rapidly and recover when needed. She demonstrated this against Burlington Jr., where her active stick and quick defensive reads directly saved a goal. Overall, she combines intelligence, mobility, and toughness, making her a reliable presence in all situations. Grade: B+

Lauryn Murray #89 (Eagan High School, D, 2027): Murray is a highly skilled player who combines confidence, creativity, and strong hockey IQ to impact the game on both sides of the puck. She showed quick hands in tight, often handling the puck  using deception and stickhandling to make opponents miss and shake off pressure. Even when not moving her feet, she displayed puck control and composure, consistently making decisions to create offense. From the offensive blueline, she generated chances through smart puck movement, confident plays under pressure, and the ability to beat defenders one-on-one, including a toe drag on the blueline to walk around a rushing opponent. Her offensive instincts were on full display against Oakville, where she ripped a hard shot through traffic to open the scoring. Murray manages the puck well from the point, keeping plays alive and finding ways to funnel pucks into dangerous areas, particularly when retrieving loose pucks off the wall and directing them into the slot. Defensively, she is reliable and steady, often found in sound positional coverage. Her long reach gives her a natural advantage, allowing her to break up plays, contain attackers, and control gaps effectively. She uses her stick well to disrupt lanes and transition quickly to offense. Combined with her ability to defend and then turn plays into quick offensive pushes, she brings balance and poise to her game. Grade: B+

Addie Wethington #22 (Blake School, D, 2027, Yale): Wethington has good size and speed and combines her physical attributes with strong puck confidence and stickhandling ability. In one sequence, she nearly completed a 1v5 rush—highlighting both her confidence and her creativity with the puck on her stick. Her edgework is strong, allowing her to shift quickly and create space for herself even under pressure, while her quick feet in transition skating make her highly effective moving from defense to offense. She has strong puck control and is not afraid to challenge defenders head-on, trusting her skill to protect and advance the play. Off the puck, Wethington works hard and plays with commitment in all zones. Defensively, she contained offensive pressure well, using her size and positioning to limit opportunities. Along the boards, she competes with toughness, battling to win pucks and maintain possession for her team. Overall, she blends size, speed, and skill with a strong work ethic, making her an impact player in both directions. Grade: B

Delaney Miller #72 (Minnetonka High School, F, 2027, Dartmouth): Miller is an explosive and crafty forward who thrives as a play driver and consistently finds ways to impact the game offensively. She showed offensive awareness when positioned in the slot, recognizing the time and space, calmly walking in, and ripping a shot five-hole for a goal. Along the boards, she is highly effective at controlling play—using her body positioning, stick skills, and awareness to protect the puck, extend possessions, and open up lanes. She has the ability to dictate the pace of the game, slowing it down or speeding it up depending on the situation, which reflects both confidence and intelligence. Her creativity shines through in tight spaces, where she can slip defenders, thread passes, or find ways to keep the puck alive. Explosiveness is another defining element of her game, as she accelerates quickly and can separate from defenders to create offensive chances off the rush. Her combination of vision, puck control, and deceptive playmaking allows her to generate opportunities in both open ice and along the walls. Overall, Miller is a dynamic forward who blends skill, creativity, and explosiveness to drive her line’s offensive production. Grade: B

Annika Eggert #80 (Minnetonka High School, D, 2027): Eggert is a steady, physical defender who plays with an edge and isn’t afraid to assert herself in battles. She gets hard, heavy shots through traffic from the point, looking for lanes and creating rebound opportunities. In one sequence, she rang a point shot off the post. Defensively, she is quick and aggressive, closing gaps and using her body to separate opponents from the puck. Her physical style of play sets a tone, and she willingly engages in board battles and net-front scrums. Grade: B-

Brynn Heising #71 (Benilde-St. Margaret’s, F, 2027): Heising is a high-compete player who brought energy and effort every shift. She works relentlessly along the boards, battling to win pucks off the wall and showing a willingness to do the dirty work that extends possessions and creates opportunities for her team. Her hands are strong in traffic, allowing her to maintain control under pressure and make quick plays even when space is limited. She plays hard on the forecheck, applying pressure with speed and physicality to disrupt breakouts and force turnovers. When carrying the puck, she makes smart decisions by chipping pucks deep to establish offensive-zone time. Defensively, Heising is disciplined in the neutral zone, ending opposing rushes with good positioning, stick work, and commitment to closing down lanes. Grade: B-

Jayden Petersen #73 (Elk River-Zimmerman High School, F, 2027): Petersen showcased her scoring ability by ripping a well-placed shot low glove for a goal, demonstrating both accuracy and confidence in her release. Her offensive awareness and positioning were solid, as she consistently found herself in the right areas to be an option, whether in the slot or supporting plays along the wall. In the offensive zone, she used her speed and puck protection skills effectively, chipping the puck around defenders and beating them to it deep in the corner. Petersen’s quickness and anticipation give her an edge in races for loose pucks, while her body positioning helps her protect and distribute once she gains control. Grade: B-

Harper Wieneke #61 (Maple Grove High School, F, 2027): Wieneke effectively uses her size and long reach to close down space on opponents, taking away time and options with an active stick and well-timed poke checks. Defensively, she makes it difficult for attackers to generate clean entries or maintain possession, as she angles them off and applies pressure without overcommitting. Her work ethic stands out—she is always in motion, showing consistent hustle at both ends of the ice. Whether forechecking hard to create turnovers or tracking back to support defensively, she maintains a high compete level and is dependable in transition. Wieneke scans the ice well, identifying passing lanes and making intelligent plays that help her team sustain offensive momentum. Grade: B-

Kayla Starr #75 (Jefferson High School, F, 2027): Though she plays with a smaller stature, Starr makes a big impact through her elite straight-line speed and relentless compete level. She generates pace with quick, efficient crossovers and accelerates rapidly, making her a constant threat in transition. On the rush, she combines that speed with strong stickhandling, creating space for herself and forcing defenders to back off, opening passing or shooting lanes. She is quick to provide puck support and gets to the hard areas of the ice. Around the net-front, she battles with determination, winning ice. Her hand-eye coordination allows her to tip and redirect pucks effectively while taking contact, showing her willingness to play through traffic and contribute in high-danger areas. Starr’s speed also gives her an edge in foot races, where she frequently comes out on top in 50/50 battles. Grade: B-

Nepean Jr. Wildcats

Maggie Hughson #24 (Nepean Jr. Wildcats, F, 2027, UConn): Hughson has good hands in tight spaces, showing the ability to control the puck under pressure and make poised plays when near the crease. When the puck is on her stick, she dictates the pace, slowing the game down or accelerating the attack as needed to create offensive chances. Her quick first step gives her separation from defenders, both in transition and in small-area battles. Defensively, she works hard on the backcheck, keeping her stick active and applying stick-on-stick pressure to disrupt rushes. Offensively, she showcased her ability to finish with the lone goal for Nepean against the Penguins, where she flew the zone with perfect timing, received a stretch pass in stride, and with a simple yet effective move slid the puck into the back of the net. Hughson’s consistency carried through the weekend, as she led her team in scoring with six points, highlighting her role as both a play driver and a reliable finisher. Her mix of skill, speed, and hockey IQ makes her a dangerous presence every time she touches the ice. Grade: A-

Mallea McMullin #8 (Nepean Jr. Wildcats, F, 2027, Clarkson): McMullin is a smart and poised player who reads the ice well and makes the right play under pressure. She showed great vision on a 2-on-1, holding the puck long enough to draw in the defender before sliding a perfectly timed pass across to her linemate for a quality scoring chance. Her awareness allows her to recognize opportunities quickly, whether it’s moving the puck in transition or making the extra pass in the offensive zone. She is also strong on loose pucks, competing hard in contested areas and often coming away with possession to extend plays or reset the attack. Over the weekend, McMullin finished with four assists, showcasing her ability to create offense and make those around her better. Her combination of hockey IQ, playmaking ability, and competitiveness makes her a reliable and impactful forward. Grade: B+

Jaylee MacKinnon #14 (Nepean Jr. Wildcats, F, 2026, St. Lawrence): MacKinnon is a quick and agile player who thrives in transition, using her speed and anticipation to turn defensive stops into immediate offensive opportunities. A smart and composed player, she makes good decisions with and without the puck, reading the play well to put herself in the right position. Her offensive instincts were on full display when she buried a goal after receiving a pass in the slot, ripping a shot top corner with confidence. On the forecheck, she works tirelessly, applying pressure with an active stick to disrupt breakouts and force turnovers. MacKinnon’s speed and determination make her a constant threat, both at even strength and on the rush. She finished the weekend with five points, a reflection of her ability to impact the game offensively through a combination of speed, skill, and hockey IQ. Grade: B+

Kylie Hollingsworth #17 (Nepean Jr. Wildcats, F, 2026, Boston University): Hollingsworth uses her body effectively to pressure opponents, leaning on players and finishing her checks to make an impact on the forecheck. Relentless in pursuit of the puck, she forces defenders into hurried decisions and creates turnovers that lead to offensive opportunities. Her physical presence combined with her determination makes her difficult to play against in all three zones. Offensively, she showed her instincts and execution by driving down the right side and releasing a smart shot aimed at the far pad, creating both a direct scoring chance and the possibility of a rebound for her teammates. Hollingsworth demonstrates awareness in reading defenses, knowing when to shoot and when to apply pressure to sustain possession. A solid skater with good speed, she uses her stride to close gaps quickly on the forecheck and maintain pressure deep in the zone. Her combination of smart decision-making, skating ability, and physical edge makes her a reliable and disruptive presence. Grade: B+

Jordan Mulvihill #94 (Nepean Jr. Wildcats, D, 2027): Mulvihill is a smart and composed defender who plays with confidence and poise under pressure. With the puck on her stick, she makes clean tape-to-tape passes, allowing her team to transition quickly and effectively out of their zone. She doesn’t hesitate to move the puck, showing decisiveness and awareness to keep the play moving and avoid unnecessary turnovers. Her ability to regroup well in the defensive zone demonstrates her calm presence, as she can reset the play, draw forecheckers toward her, and then make the right read to relieve pressure. Mulvihill tallied four assists over the weekend, showcasing her vision and ability to generate offense from the back end. By combining smart puck management with steady decision-making, she provides stability on the blue line while contributing meaningfully to her team’s attack. Grade: B+

Sydney Semiga #18 (Nepean Jr. Wildcats, F, 2026, Boston College): Semiga is a strong player who uses her size effectively to get pucks deep and establish offensive zone presence. She goes hard to the net with purpose, and her effort was rewarded with a rebound goal, showcasing her willingness to drive to high-danger areas and capitalize on second-chance opportunities. Playing at center, she demonstrates confidence and reliability in the faceoff circle, winning most of her draws and giving her team immediate possession to start shifts or special teams play. Semiga’s ability to control the dot, combined with her net-front presence, makes her a key contributor both in transition and in sustained offensive pressure. She combines strength, smart positioning, and determination to create consistent impact in the middle of the ice. Grade: B

Alessia Longo #90 (Nepean Jr. Wildcats, F, 2028): Longo is highly effective in the faceoff circle, winning draws and giving her team early possession, which sets the tone for each shift. Along the boards, she competes hard and uses her strength to win puck battles, either maintaining possession or forcing the puck to advantageous areas for her team. With the puck, she plays a smooth and composed game, moving it quickly and efficiently to maintain pace and transition into offense. Longo’s speed allows her to take smart, calculated angles both with and without the puck, whether it’s cutting off an opponent’s lane or jumping into open space to support the rush. She is available as an outlet, always positioning herself to be an option for her teammates. This reliability, combined with her vision and execution, makes her a steady and dependable presence in all three zones. Grade: B

New Jersey Colonials 

Madelyn Mulvaney #15 (NJ Colonials U19, F, 2027): Mulvaney is a quick skater that can beat you in numerous ways with and without the puck. She is quick when skating in a straight line but can also beat you by breaking wide and going around you with a crossover. She has a great shot and is patient with the puck. She will not force the puck to the net but survey her options and find the best shot/pass available to her. She protects the puck well by bringing it close to her and using her surroundings as obstacles for the opposing teams. She was noticeable in all three zones of the ice, even when she did not have the puck on her stick. Grade: B+

Marley Haviland #19 (NJ Colonials U19, F, 2027): Haviland uses her speed to force turnovers below the goal line. Her speed helps her be a dominating force when chasing down pucks in the offensive zone. Once her team is established in the zone, Haviland will work her way to the net and take away the eyes of the goaltender for extended periods of time. She shows strong visionary abilities on breakout passes before catching the play with her speed. She works hard on the backcheck to eliminate any scoring chances that the opposing team may have. Grade: B

Ashley Chevestick #22 (NJ Colonials U19, F, 2025): Chevestick works her way into the soft areas of the ice either with a pass or by taking the open ice that is available to her. Her vision is her key asset when the puck is on her stick. Her head was on the swivel throughout the game and it helped her find cross-ice seam passes for breakouts to her teammates. She likes to shoot from afar, typically a couple inches above the top of the circle is her preferred shooting location. She netted one goal against Windy City by finding the open area of the ice and beating the goalie on a long shot. Grade: B

Sammy Dandy #66 (NJ Colonials U19, D, 2027): Dandy is a mobile defender that shows her vision as she breaks into the zone. She is the most effective when she is carrying the puck over the blueline and looking for her teammates. When she is shooting on the net, she is shooting for the purpose of a tip by her forwards. She is active on the blueline and attempts to dance around players to find an open shooting or passing lane. An unlucky puck bounced off her and ended up in her own net, but that was her only stain for the game. Grade: B

Hannah Rosenheck #16 (NJ Colonials U19, F, 2026, Middlebury): Rosenheck is a trigger happy forward that will shoot from all angles on the ice. No angle is a bad angle for her, as she will get the puck to the net regardless. She will beat defenders wide as she breaks into the zone and was able to generate scoring chances all game by doing this. She picked up a goal against Windy City by being in the right place at the right time and getting the puck on the net. She shields the puck well as she skates and will actively fight off defenders that pressure her. Grade: B-

Lily Flynn #27 (NJ Colonials U19, F, 2026): Flynn keeps plays alive on the blueline and extends zonetime for her team. When she is defending in her own zone, her stick is her best friend. She stopped several rushes and scoring chances throughout the game with her stick and length. She plays the puck into the soft area of the ice often, giving her teammates a good chance at a shot on net. She will take the ice that is given to her from the blueline and use it to her advantage, before passing the puck off to another teammate. Grade: B-

Northern Elite Green

Blake Schultz #13 (East Grand Forks, F, 2026): Schultz is a powerful, offensively skilled forward who combines strength, speed, and a high compete level. She is strong on her skates and stick, excels along the boards, and consistently drives the net with purpose. A force on the forecheck, Schultz pressures defenders effectively and creates turnovers. On the power play, she showed excellent awareness by collecting the puck along the wall, circling high, and snapping a shot from the slot that beat the goaltender far side—opening the scoring against a strong Stoney Creek team. She finished the weekend with 6 goals and 2 assists, leading her team offensively. A dynamic skater with good hands and a north-south attack mentality, Schultz is a true play-driver and standout presence every shift. Grade: A-

Shay Benson #17 (Moorhead High School, F, 2027): Benson is a skilled, high-compete forward who consistently drives offensive play with creativity and vision. A natural playmaker, she uses her silky hands and quick decision-making to create chances for herself and her teammates. She’s a strong skater with open hips, allowing for fluid movement and deceptive edge work. Benson shows the ability to pickpocket opponents and quickly transition into a toe drag and release, generating quick-strike scoring opportunities. Her blend of skill, compete level, and offensive instincts makes her a dynamic and reliable presence up front. Grade: B+/A-

Aaili Anttila #35 (Northern Elite Green, G, 2027): Anttila is a composed, technically sound goaltender with a strong presence in the crease. She tracks pucks well through traffic and maintains excellent positioning, using her size effectively to take away space. In a challenging matchup against a skilled Stoney Creek team, Anttila made 24 saves on 27 shots, demonstrating strong angles, good depth, and a battle-ready mindset. Despite facing a high shot volume early, she remained poised and gave her team a chance to stay competitive throughout the game. Grade: B+

Millie Knott #7 (Northern Elite Green, D): Knott is an athletic, highly mobile defenseman with strong puck control and excellent skating ability. She demonstrates confidence in transition, often breaking the puck out of her own end independently and driving play up ice. Knott protects the puck well, using her edges and elusiveness to evade pressure and maintain possession. She has a hard, accurate shot and the vision to find teammates, highlighted by a backdoor assist in tight space. Strong on her stick and composed under pressure, Knott is a dynamic two-way defender capable of creating offense from the back end. Grade: B+

Nora Good #6 (Northern Elite Green, D, 2027): Good is a steady, composed defenseman who excels in puck management and defensive positioning. She makes smart, accurate passes on breakouts and remains calm under pressure with the puck. In the defensive zone, she consistently angles opponents away from the net using strong body positioning and maintains solid defensive coverage. Her reliable play and poise make her an effective presence on the back end. Grade: B

Jaylie French #11 (Warroad High School, F, 2027, Dartmouth): French is a fast, high-motor forward with strong offensive instincts and playmaking ability. She is quick on the puck, with good hands and vision, consistently finding teammates and creating space. French effectively works the puck high to low and demonstrates creativity in the offensive zone, especially in combination play with teammates. Her relentless hustle and refusal to give up on plays make her a key driver of offense and a reliable presence in all situations. Grade: B

Karlee Kalbrener #15 (Warroad High School, F, 2027): Kalbrener is a dependable forward who uses her strength and body positioning effectively to create offensive opportunities. She generated a quality chance by shooting far pad to produce a rebound for a teammate and later outmuscled a defender on the entry to set up a mini breakaway, resulting in a goal. Kalbrener competes well in puck battles and shows good awareness in support of her linemates. Overall, she is a solid contributor with the ability to impact possession and create space in the offensive zone. Grade: B

Teagan Cullen #4 (Alexandria Area High School, D): Cullen is a poised, mobile defenseman with a strong hockey sense and reliable decision-making. She defends the rush effectively with good gap control and smooth footwork, maintaining strong positioning. At the blue line, she manages the puck well, showing patience and vision, including a smart shot-pass to generate a rebound opportunity. Her edge work allows her to stay agile under pressure, and she consistently makes composed plays in all zones. Grade: B-

Taylor Reese #12 (Warroad High School, F, 2026): Reese is a high-compete, physical forward who plays with pace and intensity. She generates strong speed off the rush and consistently drives play with purpose. Reese is an effective penalty killer, applying pressure and disrupting opponents with smart positioning and an active stick. Her physicality, work ethic, and ability to impact the game in all situations make her a reliable and versatile presence up front. Grade: B-

Lillian Dutton #9 (Northern Elite Green, F, 2026): Dutton is a competitive forward who plays with determination and purpose. She consistently drives hard to the net, creating space and drawing defenders, which opens up opportunities for her teammates. Her ability to impact plays without the puck demonstrates strong situational awareness and a team-first mentality, contributing effectively to offensive zone pressure and scoring chances. Grade: C+

Oakville Hornets

Audrey Cabaday #13 (Oakville Hornets U18 AA, G, 2026): Cabaday is an athletic goaltender with strong technical form and excellent puck-handling ability. She consistently displays confidence and competitiveness, as shown in a standout performance against the Whitecaps, where she faced a 20-to-1 shot deficit in the first period and gave her team a chance to stay in the game. Cabaday is particularly quick through the crease and isn’t afraid to challenge for 50/50 pucks, including a decisive diving play outside the crease. Her athleticism is matched by a flashy, reliable glove and the ability to make high-difficulty saves under pressure. Grade: A-

Ava Dubkowski #21 (Oakville Hornets U18 AA, F, 2026): Dubkowski is a high-compete, physical forward with excellent skating ability and strong positional awareness. She excels at angling opponents to the wall and applying aggressive pressure, consistently disrupting plays with an active stick. She had a standout sequence versus Assabet when she forced a turnover at the point through relentless puck pressure and quickly transitioned play with quick feet and a smart bank pass off the boards to set up a scoring chance. Dubkowski is highly effective in the corners, winning puck battles and finding teammates in dangerous scoring areas. Her blend of physicality, speed, and hockey sense makes her a reliable and impactful presence in all zones. Grade: B+

Maya Valeri #66 (Oakville Hornets U18 AA, F, 2025): Valeri is a physically dominant, high-IQ forward with strong puck protection skills and a relentless compete level. She consistently maintains possession under pressure, using her strength and slick hands to create offensive opportunities. Valeri is highly effective on the penalty kill, applying an aggressive forecheck that disrupts opposing breakouts. Her patience and poise with the puck allow her to make smart, composed decisions, often choosing to regroup and extend possession rather than force plays. With her blend of physicality, skill, and hockey sense, she is a reliable, impact player in all situations. Grade: B+

Ariah McGill #23 (Oakville Hornets U18 AA, D, 2028): McGill is a tall, physically imposing, and dynamic defenseman who moves exceptionally well for her size. She combines quick feet and good hands, allowing her to adapt to the pace of play and contribute effectively in all zones. McGill consistently shows a willingness to be an offensive threat, frequently joining the rush, driving through the middle, or establishing a screen in front of the net. Her short-area puck distribution is strong, with accurate tape-to-tape and saucer passes that support clean breakouts and sustained offensive pressure. Her adaptability, mobility, and offensive instincts make her a valuable two-way presence on the blue line. Grade: B

Jaime O’Toole #27 (Oakville Jr. Hornets, F, 2026): O’Toole is strong on her skates, with balance and stability that make her difficult to knock off the puck. Her lower-body strength and determination allow her to absorb contact, keep plays alive, and consistently come out of board battles with the puck. In tight spaces, she showed quick hands to escape pressure and open up passing and shooting lanes. Her ability to handle the puck under duress makes her a reliable option in high-traffic areas. She also works tirelessly to stay on the defensive side of the puck, showing strong awareness and responsibility in all three zones. One high-IQ sequence saw her attack the net without the puck, timing her route to finish with a clean tap-in goal. Grade: B

Gianna Vinci #91 (Oakville Hornets U18 AA, F, 2028): Vinci is a skilled and confident forward with high-end offensive talent and a lethal shot. She demonstrates the ability to skate the puck end to end with poise and control, showcasing strong puck skills and vision. In a standout play, Vinci cleanly beat the goaltender with a precise snipe to the far corner from the top of the circle, highlighting her shooting accuracy and release. Her offensive confidence and scoring ability make her a constant threat in transition and from the perimeter. Grade: B

Alexis Lee #80 (Oakville Hornets U18 AA, F, 2027): Lee is a high-compete forward with a hard, accurate shot and a willingness to engage physically in high-traffic areas. She consistently drives to the front of the net and battles through contact to create scoring opportunities. Lee shows a strong commitment to puck retrieval, often winning contested battles in the dirty areas to create space or feed teammates in motion. Her combination of grit, offensive instincts, and work ethic makes her a reliable and impactful presence in the offensive zone. Grade: B-

Ottawa Lady Senators 

Charlie Danks #41 (Ottawa Jr. Senators, F, 2026, Dartmouth): Danks plays with an impressive combination of speed and physicality, using her skating power to pressure opponents and establish a strong presence in all three zones. Her offensive instincts are excellent—she consistently anticipates developing plays and positions herself to be a threat, whether as a shooter or playmaker. She has the ability to manipulate defenders with deceptive movements, head fakes, and changes of pace, creating space for herself and opening up passing or shooting lanes. With the puck, she looks to set up her teammates, keeping her head up and making smart, timely passes that generate quality chances. Without the puck, Danks is quick in pursuit, closing gaps aggressively and forcing turnovers with her relentless effort. By combining speed, physicality, and high-level offensive awareness, she is able to dictate play and drive possession for her team. Grade: A-

Lexie Hatoum #92 (Ottawa Jr. Senators, F, 2026, UVM): Hatoum plays a hard, determined game and has the ability to make things happen in all three zones. Strong on her stick, she battles through pressure and rarely loses possession in contested situations. Her compete level is high—she works relentlessly on the forecheck, pressuring defenders into mistakes and creating turnovers. She’s also tough around the net, driving hard into scoring areas and making it difficult for opponents to contain her. Offensively, she showed her ability to capitalize on second chances, scoring a goal off a rebound during a 2v2 rush by going straight to the crease and finishing. She also demonstrated her speed and awareness through the neutral zone, accelerating with purpose to create a 2-on-1 opportunity that led directly to another goal for her team. Her combination of speed, compete level, and net-front presence makes her a constant threat and a player who can shift the momentum of a game. Grade: A-

Chloe Martineau #16 (Ottawa Jr. Senators, F, 2027): Martineau brings relentless energy to every shift, applying a hard and aggressive forecheck that forces defenders into mistakes. Her feet never stop moving, and she plays with her head on a swivel, scanning the ice to anticipate plays and react quickly. A smart player with strong situational awareness, she makes good decisions under pressure and puts herself in the right positions. Her speed and acceleration are standout attributes—she can quickly close gaps on the forecheck, explode through the neutral zone with the puck, and recover defensively on the backcheck. With the puck on her stick, she skates with her head up, showing both poise and vision to identify passing options or attack open ice. She combines her speed with good hands, allowing her to carry the puck through traffic and create scoring chances for herself and her teammates. Martineau’s work ethic is evident in all three zones. She battles hard on the forecheck, supports her defense in the neutral zone, and backchecks with intensity, often eliminating odd-man rushes by tracking back hard. Grade: B+

Avery Wojtyk #22 (Ottawa Jr. Senators, F, 2027): Wojtyk showcased her scoring touch against Philly, finishing off a 2-on-1 by skating hard to the net, positioning herself, and tapping in the puck for a goal. Her speed off the wing was a key factor, as she accelerated quickly to create separation and put herself in a prime scoring lane. She has good hands, allowing her to control the puck cleanly at top speed and make quick adjustments in tight spaces. Her quickness makes her dangerous in transition, as she can turn defensive plays into offensive chances in just a few strides. With her ability to combine speed, puck control, and awareness, Wojtyk consistently pressures defenders and creates scoring opportunities both for herself and her teammates. Grade: B+

Brooke Glynn #28 (Ottawa Jr. Senators, F, 2027): Glynn worked tirelessly below the hashmarks, consistently applying pressure and forcing defenders into tough situations. Strong on the puck, she used her body positioning and balance to shield it from opponents, maintaining possession even under heavy pressure. In net-front battles, she competed with determination, tying up defenders, establishing inside positioning, and making herself a constant presence in scoring areas. Her puck protection was solid, keeping the puck on her stick while using her frame and awareness to create time and space for herself and her teammates. By combining her work ethic with strength and poise in tight areas, Glynn not only extended offensive zone time but also generated quality scoring opportunities from below the dots and around the crease. Grade: B+

Ella Fridgen #4 (Ottawa Jr. Senators, D, 2028): Fridgen managed the puck well, showing composure under pressure and the ability to make smart plays that kept possession alive. Her skating is strong and fluid, allowing her to cover ice quickly and provide reliable support in both zones. She executed clean breakouts. Offensively, she possesses a solid shot—hard and quick off her stick—making her a threat from the point and in shooting lanes. On the power play, Fridgen showed north-to-south movement along the blue line, forcing the penalty kill to shift. Her ability to draw defenders out of position and keep the PK unit moving created multiple opportunities for her teammates, while still allowing her to remain a shooting threat herself. Grade: B

Camryn Chevrier #9 (Ottawa Jr. Senators, F, 2027): Chevrier showed speed on the wing, using her quick acceleration to pressure defenders, stretch the ice, and create space for her linemates. Her work ethic was evident below the hashmarks, where she battled to extend possessions, chase down loose pucks, and force turnovers. In board battles, she was tough and competitive, using her body positioning and stick strength to gain leverage and come out with the puck. Her speed not only helped her win races but also allowed her to transition quickly from the corners to scoring areas, putting defenders on their heels. By combining relentless effort below the dots with a willingness to engage physically along the boards, Chevrier made herself a reliable contributor in sustaining offensive zone pressure. Grade: B

Taylor Bosomworth #19 (Ottawa Jr. Senators, D, 2028): Bosomworth did a good job clearing the net-front, using her body positioning and stick strength to tie up opponents and keep scoring chances to the outside. Her awareness in the defensive zone allowed her to read plays quickly and eliminate second-chance opportunities, giving her goaltender clear sightlines. With the puck on her stick, she showed strong management skills, making sharp, accurate passes to start the breakout and keep possession under control. Her poise and vision translated into offensive production as well, as she recorded two assists by moving the puck decisively and creating opportunities for her teammates. Whether under forecheck pressure in her own end or working the puck along the offensive blue line, Bosomworth made smart, efficient plays that contributed to her team’s success over the weekend. Grade: B

Cameron Garcia #41 (Ottawa Jr. Senators, G, 2026): Garcia consistently squared up to the puck and managed her depth well, adjusting smoothly to shooters and keeping herself in a strong position to make the first save. Her composure stood out in scrambles around the crease—she stayed calm on loose pucks, tracked play through traffic, and didn’t allow chaos in front of her to pull her out of position. Over the course of the weekend, Garcia only allowed three goals, a testament to her steady play and reliability in net. Her ability to remain poised, control her angles, and stay composed under pressure gave her team confidence and stability throughout the games. Grade: B

Megan Hayes #7 (Ottawa Jr. Senators, D, 2027): Hayes is a strong skater with smooth, powerful strides that allow her to stay well-positioned defensively and close gaps quickly. Against the rush, she defended with poise, maintaining good angles and forcing attackers to the outside. Along the boards, she was tough and competitive, using her strength and balance to win puck battles. With the puck, she showed vision and decision-making on breakouts. Her ability to manipulate defenders and execute controlled exits not only relieved pressure but also set up clean transitions, highlighting both her hockey IQ and her confidence with the puck. Grade: B-

Olivia Wallace #8 (Ottawa Jr. Senators, F, 2026): Wallace battled hard along the boards, showing determination and physical strength to come away with possession in contested areas. She used her body, leveraging her size and positioning to shield opponents and maintain control of the puck. On the forecheck, she took smart angles, cutting off passing options and forcing defenders into hurried decisions, all while keeping her feet moving. When gaining possession, she protected the puck well coming off the wall, keeping her head up and using her body positioning to maintain separation from pressure. This allowed her to either extend plays by carrying the puck into open ice or make a controlled pass to a teammate in support. Wallace’s combination of compete level, awareness, and puck protection skills made her a consistent presence in generating offensive zone time. Grade: B-

Philadelphia Jr. Flyers

Ella Rutter #7 (Philadelphia Jr. Flyers U19, F, 2027, UNH): Rutter is a small but explosive forward who plays with relentless energy, speed, and determination. A fast player with a strong motor, she carries the puck with pace and confidence, keeping her feet moving at all times to generate momentum and drive play. Her quickness is elite—she can pick up a puck in the neutral zone, accelerate instantly, and blow past defenders for quality scoring chances. She plays with an edge and isn’t afraid to be physical. She goes hard on the forecheck, finishing checks and pressuring defenders into mistakes, and she battles fearlessly below the goal line. Her feistiness and compete level make her difficult to contain, as she wins races for loose pucks and engages in battles to create turnovers. With the puck, she shows patience and poise, often circling the offensive zone while scanning for options and waiting for plays to develop. Her strong hands and hockey IQ allow her to control possession, make creative decisions, and open up passing or shooting lanes. Her game is dynamic and high-energy; she blends speed, skill, and grit in a way that makes her a constant threat. She combines play-driving ability with a relentless compete level, making her not only an offensive weapon but also a disruptive force who can change the pace of a shift with one explosive play. Grade: B+

Olivia Drexelius #8 (Philadelphia Jr. Flyers U19, D, 2026): Drexelius is a quick, agile defender who relies on her skating to maintain strong positioning and stay engaged in plays. Her footwork allows her to close gaps quickly, adjust to developing situations, and contain attackers with efficiency. She uses her mobility to angle opponents away from dangerous areas and transition play back up ice. With the puck, she is composed and reliable, managing possession well from the point. Her vision stands out—she surveys the ice, choosing smart options whether it’s getting a shot through traffic, moving the puck low, or making a clean pass across the blueline to reset the play. Her decision-making under pressure is steady, and she rarely forces risky plays. Defensively, Drexelius is highly effective in front of her own net. Her active stick is a major asset, as she disrupts passing lanes, ties up sticks, and breaks up dangerous opportunities before they can materialize. Grade: B

Eloise Downes #11 (Philadelphia Jr. Flyers U19, F, 2026): Downes is a skilled two-way forward with silky hands and a strong commitment to playing a complete game. Offensively, her puck skills allow her to handle with poise in tight areas, create space under pressure, and make defenders miss. Her finesse was on display when she buried a rebound goal, showing her ability to stay engaged around the net and capitalize on second-chance opportunities. Equally impressive is her defensive effort. She puts in a huge backchecking effort, tracking hard through the neutral zone to disrupt plays and prevent odd-man rushes. Her work ethic without the puck is just as impactful as her offensive skill, as she supports her defense and transitions quickly back to offense. Overall, Downes is a dynamic, reliable two-way player who blends high-end puck skills with determination and defensive responsibility, making her an asset in all three zones. Grade: B

Reese Negus #20 (Lawrenceville School, F, 2027): Negus is a hard-working forward who skates hard below the hashmarks and closes quickly on loose pucks. She forechecks well, keeping her feet moving and entering her checks with contact on the puck. She is speedy and competes hard. Grade: B

Claire Stewart #21 (Philadelphia Jr. Flyers U19, F, 2026): Stewart is a strong, fluid skater who moves well in stride and carries the puck with confidence at speed. Her acceleration allows her to pressure defenders quickly, while her edgework gives her the ability to protect the puck and maintain possession under pressure. She showed poise along the wall, using her body positioning and strength to hold off defenders and extend the play. In one sequence, she demonstrated both skill and determination—outmuscling a defender along the boards to maintain control, then driving toward the net with authority. In tight, she displayed her touch and composure by flinging the puck past the goalie for a goal. Grade: B

Tivi Blue #46 (Philadelphia Jr. Flyers U19, D, 2026): Blue defended well in the game we scouted, containing offensive pressure and keeping play to the outside in her zone. She is strong on her skates and has good footwork, which makes her tough to play against when battling on the boards or in front of the net. She closes her gaps and times her stick-on-puck contact well, closing down the rush at the blue line. Grade: B

Ashlyn Brehony #30 (Philadelphia Jr. Flyers U19, G, 2026): Brehony tracked pucks well throughout the game, staying calm and composed while making routine saves. Her positioning was solid—she stayed square to the puck, cutting down angles and forcing shooters into low-percentage options. Her ability to read plays allowed her to anticipate where shots were coming from, giving her an edge even in high-pressure situations. She was especially impressive when tested on multiple breakaways, standing tall and on her head to deny each chance. On each breakaway, she came out aggressively to challenge, shrinking the shooting lane and taking away the net, showing both confidence and excellent timing in her movements. Grade: B-

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite

Bianca Birrittieri #37 (Pittsburgh Penguins Elite U19, G, 2026, Providence): Birrittieri is an extremely athletic goaltender who plays with confidence and control in the crease. Her positioning is great, allowing her to make difficult saves look routine because she is square to the puck and reading the play effectively. Over the weekend, she faced more than 90 shots and only allowed a single goal, showcasing her ability to handle a high workload while maintaining composure under pressure. She stays calm in the net, not over-committing or scrambling, which gives her teammates confidence. Birrittieri’s rebound control is strong—whether steering shots to the corners or smothering pucks for whistles, she rarely leaves second-chance opportunities. She tracks the puck well through traffic and remains patient on her feet, relying on her strong stance and athleticism rather than dropping early. Her ability to stay locked in across long stretches of play, combined with her technical soundness and poise, made her the backbone of her team’s defensive effort. Grade: A-

Kayla McCarthy #30 (Pittsburgh Penguins Elite U19, F, 2026, Penn State): McCarthy brings a heavy, quick-release snap shot that is dangerous both in stride and when set up, generating high-quality scoring chances. She is relentless in her approach, digging and grinding in all areas of the ice, and she wins a high percentage of puck battles by combining strength, determination, and smart stick positioning. Her ability to escape pressure and create space for herself and her teammates is a defining asset. Against Belle Tire, she drew attention, held possession under pressure, and made a clever centering pass that led directly to a goal. She is a strong, powerful skater who works tirelessly every shift and isn’t afraid to play physical, using her body to separate opponents from the puck. McCarthy has shown an ability to battle, winning puck possession 1v4 against Neapan, then lifting the puck into the zone to buy her team valuable time and generate a scoring chance. In the offensive zone, she thrives, particularly on the power play. She scored a textbook one-timer from the dot and later capitalized on a faceoff win by collecting the loose puck herself and ripping a high blocker shot with her quick release. Overall, McCarthy combines skill, strength, and work ethic with a physical edge, making her a consistent offensive threat and a player who tilts momentum in her team’s favor through sheer determination and execution. Grade: A-

Juliette Belanger #34 (Pittsburgh Penguins Elite U19, G, 2025): Belanger is a patient and composed goaltender who uses her size effectively to cover the net and control her crease. Her compete level is high, battling through traffic to track the puck and maintain positioning under pressure. With a strong and reliable glove hand, she is quick to snatch pucks out of the air, eliminating second-chance opportunities. One of her strengths is her ability to find sightlines through screens, staying calm and focused while reading plays in front of her. Belanger reacts quickly to deflections and tips, showing quick reflexes and awareness to stay ahead of the play. Over the weekend, she allowed just one goal, a testament to both her technical soundness and her ability to stay locked in throughout games. Grade: B+

Kendra Raypholtz #77 (Pittsburgh Penguins Elite U19, F, 2026, Syracuse): Raypholtz makes a big impact with her speed and compete level. Her first step is explosive, giving her separation, and she uses sharp edgework to escape pressure and create space for herself or her teammates. She puts good heat on all of her passes, delivering crisp, accurate feeds that keep the pace high and sustain offensive momentum. She plays with an aggressive mentality, going hard to the paint and battling for positioning without hesitation, never shying away from contact despite her size. In the faceoff circle, she shows strength and consistency, often winning draws to establish early possession. Her two-way game is a clear strength, as she consistently comes back low in the defensive zone to support her defense, reading plays well and helping to break up opposing chances. Offensively, Raypholtz makes smart decisions with the puck, including well-placed dumps that allow her team to chase and regain possession. Her strong work ethic and relentless compete level are evident in every shift, making her a reliable contributor in all three zones and a player who can tilt the ice with her speed, intelligence, and determination. Grade: B+

Bella Viskovicz #29 (Pittsburgh Penguins Elite U19, F, 2026): Viskovicz plays with high-end speed and has the ability to go coast to coast, taking over shifts by carrying the puck through all three zones. Her acceleration allows her to back off defenders, creating space for herself and her teammates. With a strong windup, she can carve through the neutral zone and shows the confidence to drive directly through the middle of the ice on the rush, forcing defenders to react and opening up shooting lanes. Her timing in the offensive zone is solid, demonstrated on her third goal against Belle Tire where she attacked the net with purpose and buried a cross-body one-timer in stride. She isn’t just a perimeter player—she gets to the middle, gets to dangerous scoring areas, and has the finishing ability to capitalize. Along the boards, Viskovicz brings a physical edge, using her speed and strength to win puck battles and extend possession for her team. Defensively, she shows responsibility by tracking back with urgency and doing a good job of staying with her player on zone entries, effectively minimizing offensive opportunities and limiting opponents’ time and space. Grade: B+

Aleksia Nesset #5 (Pittsburgh Penguins Elite U19, D, 2026): Though smaller in stature, Nesset makes a big impact with her skill and speed. She has a wrist shot with a quick release, making her a scoring threat whenever the puck is on her stick. Her offensive instincts shined on the penalty kill, where she applied quick pressure, took away a shooting lane, and capitalized by scoring a shorthanded goal. She also showed her willingness to get to the hard areas of the ice, driving the net and burying a rebound chance. Nesset is a strong skater in all directions, with quick feet and edge control that allow her to accelerate rapidly and change direction smoothly. In open ice, her speed is a difference-maker, as she pushes defenders back and creates separation with ease. Her combination of pace, quickness, and scoring ability makes her a dynamic two-way threat who can impact the game on both special teams and at even strength. Grade: B

Lily Farago #72 (Pittsburgh Penguins Elite U19, D, 2026): Farago is a strong skater in all directions, using her agility, balance, and edge control to create separation and dictate pace. She was trusted to run the top of the power play, where she showcased her poise, vision, and ability to create space. From there, she distributed the puck efficiently, putting good heat on her passes to ensure they arrived crisp and on time. Her athleticism and agility allow her to adapt quickly to pressure, whether it’s walking the blue line to open shooting lanes or shifting laterally to escape a forechecker. Offensively, Farago demonstrates strong anticipation, reading defenders and moving the puck before lanes close, while defensively, she positions herself well to disrupt plays and jump into passing lanes. Her blend of skating, vision, and decision-making makes her a highly effective two-way player capable of driving play at both ends of the ice. Grade: B

Gabby Hervert #31 (Pittsburgh Penguins Elite U19, D, 2026): Defensively, Hervert takes good angles, steering opponents into tight pinch points where their options are limited. Despite being smaller in stature, she doesn’t shy away from contact, using her body with purpose to finish checks, separate players from the puck, and disrupt plays along the boards. Her skating ability is a major asset, as she is quick, agile, and efficient in all directions, allowing her to maintain strong gap control against even the fastest attackers. Hervert keeps tight gaps through the neutral zone and into her own end, making it difficult for opponents to generate clean entries or establish possession. Her combination of skating, anticipation, and competitiveness makes her a reliable defender who neutralizes threats through both positioning and effort. Grade: B

Emerson Webster #64 (Pittsburgh Penguins Elite U19, F, 2026): Webster has an imposing combination of size and strength, which she uses in all areas of the ice. With strong puck control and use of her reach, she protects the puck well, shielding it from defenders and creating space for herself. Her style reflects that of a true power forward—driving directly to the net with authority, lowering her shoulder and battling through contact to generate high-quality scoring chances. Webster demonstrates strong fundamentals, such as clean skate-to-stick pickups in motion, allowing her to maintain possession and keep plays alive under pressure. Beyond just strength, she shows flashes of creativity with the puck, using deception and patience to open lanes. She delivers hard, passes, helping her team transition quickly and maintain pressure in the offensive zone. Her off-puck awareness is equally impressive—she’s always in motion, reading the play and finding soft ice up high where she can become a dangerous outlet option. She doesn’t rush decisions with the puck, showing patience and poise. Defensively and in transition, her active stick disrupts passing lanes and creates turnovers that can quickly shift momentum. Grade: B

Ella Tarasovich #23 (Pittsburgh Penguins Elite U19, D, 2026): Tarasovich maintains good gaps against attacking forwards, closing space early and forcing opponents to the perimeter rather than allowing them into high-danger areas. By keeping shots to the outside, she limits quality scoring chances and makes life easier for her goaltender. Defensively, she uses her body well to establish positioning, leaning on opponents and sealing them off to separate them from the puck. Tarasovich shows strong awareness in transition, using her size and positioning to open up lanes for quick breakout passes or quick-ups, helping her team transition smoothly from defense to offense. Her ability to combine sound defensive structure with smart puck movement makes her a reliable and effective presence on the back end. Grade: B-

Rochester Youth Hockey – BK Selects

Addison Tremel #20 (Rochester Youth Hockey – BK Selects U19, F, 2026, Colgate): Tremel is a play-driver who gets the puck moving quickly up ice in transition. She has strong stickhandling skills which she uses to attack layers of defenders in the neutral zone. She plays with her head up and is always looking for the next play. She creates turnovers on the forecheck by competing hard to win pucks. Grade: B+

Lia Cericola #21 (Rochester Youth Hockey – BK Selects U19, F, 2026, Princeton): Cericola is fast and gritty, buzzing in the offensive zone and making life difficult for the opposition. She is always around the puck, and makes good reads to put herself in the best position to make plays. She causes chaos on the forecheck, closing off options for the defenders below the circles and getting her stick on the puck upon contact. Grade: B+

Shayla Beaudette #5 (Rochester Youth Hockey – BK Selects U19, D, 2026, Wisconsin): Beaudette quarterbacks her team coming out of her zone, moving her feet to gain space or moving the puck quickly and deliberately. She made good escapes deep in her zone and smart decisions with the puck when pressured. She was never out of position and controlled how the other team used space in her zone. Grade: B+

Cady Kowalow #8 (Rochester Youth Hockey – BK Selects U19, D, 2027, Northeastern): Kowalow is a great skater with explosive acceleration and smooth transitions and pivots. She displays confidence at the offensive blue line, walking the line and manipulating the puck-angle and shooting lane. She is effective at breaking the puck out of her zone, making smart passes and good decisions with the puck. She defends with her feet, and she is always in a good position and depth to make a play. Grade: B+

Erin Healy #27 (Rochester Youth Hockey – BK Selects U19, D, 2027, Princeton): Healy is a smart defender who manages the puck well from the point, making good decisions on passes, shots, dump-ins, and rims. She supports her defensive partner with good positioning and makes good pinches and keep-ins. She defends well by closing her gaps with good footwork and an active stick. Grade: B+

Sophia Garner #92 (Rochester Youth Hockey – BK Selects U19, F, 2027, Boston College): Garner is a strong skater who shows lots of hustle and determination. She sees the ice well and makes quick reads which allow her to jump into passing lanes or come back over the puck for support. She is strong on her skates and tough on the boards. She handled the puck confidently and showed off good hands. She is willing to drive the net hard to fight for loose pucks. Grade: B/B+

Megan Meola #9 (Rochester Youth Hockey – BK Selects U19, F, 2026, RPI): Meola is an agile skater who is always a threat to score with the puck on her stick. She is shifty with the puck, using quick feet and deceptive stickhandling to back defenders off the puck or make them overcommit. She keeps her feet moving and reads the play well to find opportunities. Grade: B

Avery Ide #4 (Rochester Youth Hockey – BK Selects U19, D, 2026, Providence): Ide is a smooth-skating defender who competes hard on every shift. She is fierce on the boards and in front of her own net, and she contains the opposition’s attack by using her body and stick. She showed good speed, rushing the puck up ice and opening up the attack for her teammates. Grade: B

Stoney Creek Jr Sabres

Ashley Austin #9 (Stoney Creek Jr. Sabres, F, 2027, Northeastern): Austin plays with her head up and demonstrates solid anticipation, often knowing where to move the puck before it even arrives on her stick. This awareness allows her to make quick, decisive plays that keep the pace of the game moving in her team’s favor. She has a smooth, quick catch-and-release, getting pucks off her stick with minimal hesitation, which makes her dangerous both as a shooter and a playmaker. Her acceleration stands out—she reaches top speed quickly and uses that burst to create separation, pressure defenders, and win loose pucks. She competes at a high level, willingly going into the dirty areas to battle for pucks and create scoring chances. On the forecheck, Austin is relentless, using her speed and determination to pressure defenders into mistakes and force turnovers, often extending offensive zone possessions. As a skater, she is both fast and agile, able to weave through traffic and explode into open lanes. She has a knack for finding soft spots in coverage, positioning herself in open ice to be a passing option or a threat to shoot. Her high compete level shows not only in puck battles but also in her commitment to keeping plays alive, sustaining offensive pressure, and making herself a constant factor in the zone. Grade: B+

Olivia VanSickle #20 (Stoney Creek Jr. Sabres, D, 2027, UConn): VanSickle is a smart and poised defender who plays with confidence and composure under pressure. On breakouts, she moves the puck, showing patience and vision to make the right read rather than forcing plays. From the blueline, she manages the puck well—keeping shots low and on net when lanes are available or walking the line to create better options for her forwards. Her decision-making reflects a high hockey IQ, balancing risk and reward in all three zones. Defensively, she is well-positioned and uses her body effectively to maintain strong gaps and keep opponents to the outside. With her size, VanSickle establishes a physical presence, making it difficult for attackers to get to dangerous areas. She keeps her head on a swivel, scanning for threats and ensuring she’s aware of both the puck carrier and weak-side options. She also demonstrated her willingness to sacrifice for her team with key shot blocks, stepping into lanes with good timing. Her anticipation is excellent—she reads developing plays early and cuts off passes before they can connect, often disrupting zone entries or shutting down potential scoring chances. Grade: B+

Mylie Ellis #77 (Stoney Creek Jr. Sabres, D, 2026, Boston University): Ellis is an agile and smooth skater with good edgework, allowing her to maneuver in and out of tight spaces and maintain control under pressure. Her creativity with the puck stands out—she’s not afraid to slow the game down, change speeds, or hold onto the puck in order to draw defenders toward her and create space for teammates. In the offensive zone, she kept possession alive with poised puck movement, cycling and finding outlets that sustained pressure. Her vision enables her to identify lanes quickly, and she has the confidence to execute plays rather than rushing decisions. She often used her skating and stickhandling to buy time and create high-percentage opportunities, whether by slipping into soft ice herself or setting up teammates. Defensively and in transition, Ellis was effective on the breakout, making crisp first passes and showing composure when forecheck pressure closed in. She demonstrated a willingness to skate the puck out of danger as well, turning defensive recoveries into clean zone exits. Her confidence with the puck allowed her to control possession and limit turnovers, which stabilized her team’s play through all three zones. Grade: B+

Adison White #97 (Stoney Creek Jr. Sabres, F, 2028): White is a creative offensive player with excellent stickhandling skills and the ability to control the pace of play and create space with her hands. She is creative on the attack, manipulating space and drawing defenders toward her. She has a high compete level and skates the puck with speed. Grade: B+

Machala Musty #35 (Stoney Creek Jr. Sabres, G, 2026, Merrimack): As a full-right goaltender, Musty presents a unique look for shooters and leverages that advantage well. She displayed great patience in net, staying composed and waiting out shooters rather than committing early, which forced opponents to make the first move. Her rebound control was strong—she absorbed high-danger shots cleanly into her body and steered pucks to safe areas when challenged from the perimeter. She showed quickness in covering loose pucks around the crease, eliminating second-chance opportunities and maintaining control of the game’s tempo. Her positioning was sound, keeping herself square to shooters and making efficient movements that allowed her to track plays without scrambling. Her performance culminated in a shutout win against Assabet, where Musty showcased all aspects of her game: calm under pressure, quick decision-making, and the ability to control play from the crease. Grade: B+

Grace Kipfer #39 (Stoney Creek Jr. Sabres, G, 2026): Kipfer made 18 of 19 saves in the game we scouted. She is confident and calm in the net, even when the scrum is right in her crease. She keeps her upper body tall and still in the butterfly and manages rebounds effectively. Grade: B+

Nicole Spencer #10 (Stoney Creek Jr. Sabres, F, 2027, Maine): Spencer is a quick and agile skater who uses her speed to create space with the puck and make defenders back off. She stops and battles for pucks, using a strong stick to create turnovers and win pucks off the boards. Grade: B

Charlee Love #44 (Stoney Creek Jr. Sabres, D, 2027, St. Lawrence): Love is a strong, steady defender who moves the puck with confidence and composure. In transition, she makes smart outlet passes and doesn’t hesitate to carry the puck herself when space opens up, helping her team move quickly from defense to offense. Her smooth skating allows her to cover ground efficiently, maintain tight gaps, and close plays before they become dangerous. Defensively, she plays with discipline, taking good angles to force opponents wide and away from high-danger areas in the middle of the ice. She uses both her stick and body positioning effectively to control space, separating players from the puck and preventing clean entries. Once set in the defensive zone, she keeps her body between the puck carrier and the net, using her size and strength to protect the middle. Love shows good anticipation and rarely overcommits, staying composed under pressure. Offensively, she gets strong shots on net from the point, either looking for tips and rebounds or driving pucks through traffic to create second-chance opportunities. Grade: B

Aly Pescetti #59 (Stoney Creek Jr. Sabres, F, 2026): Pescetti impressed with her speed and willingness to take away time and space from the opposition’s players on the breakout. She is quick when wheeling with the puck or coming off the wall on a cycle, and she is able to find space to support the puck. Grade: B

Makenna Vinc #91 (Stoney Creek Jr. Sabres, F, 2028): Vinc is a skilled forward who used her speed effectively in transition, carrying the puck with confidence and opening up opportunities for her teammates. She has good hands and is able to keep possession of the puck when pressured. She has a high compete level and brings energy to every shift. Grade: B

Mikayla Barnes #94 (Stoney Creek Jr. Sabres, F, 2027, Colgate): Barnes demonstrated good puck-moving ability, highlighted by her breakout passes that consistently found teammates in stride and allowed for clean exits under pressure. Her passes were powerful, crisp, and accurate, showing both confidence and composure in high-pressure situations. Offensively, her speed and determination on the forecheck stood out. She used her strength and quickness to close time and space rapidly, arriving first on pucks and forcing opposing defenders into mistakes. This pressure directly created offensive opportunities for her team, as she either won possession outright or disrupted plays enough to cause turnovers. Her ability to combine pace, physical presence, and intelligent anticipation made her a consistent threat in forcing play into the offensive zone. Grade: B

Windy City Storm 

Lily Aristodemo #16 (Windy City U19, F, 2027): Aristodemo plays with offensive creativity when she has the puck on her stick. She had a spin-a-rama around the defender in close, which led to a decent scoring chance. Her shots are hard and powerful, making it hard for the goalie to save it without allowing a rebound. She is consistent on the backcheck, ending several plays and chasing down the players. She is active in the neutral zone, which leads to turnovers going the other way. Grade: B

Eve Hoehl #80 (Windy City U19, D, 2027): Hoehl is not the fastest skater, but she is strong and deceptive on her edges. She is hard to beat in the neutral zone, as her stick and body positioning take away the options for the opposing team. She ended several rushes by herself with a stick check, before recovering the loose puck in the skates of the opposing team. She has some offensive flair to her game. One instance saw her saucer the puck to the middle of the ice for a good scoring chance for her team. Grade: B-

Zara Smejkal #50 (Windy City U19, G, 2027): Smejkal fought through the entire game against the CT Polar Bears. The scoresheet doesn’t show the abilities that she has as she was not given much of a chance during her games. Her reflexes are really “cat like” when in close. She saved several pucks that were tipped directly in front of her. Her adjustments throughout the game looked strong, as she reads the play well and gauges the distance needed to make a save. She also made a diving save as she was sliding from one post to another on a 2 on 1 rush coming towards her. Grade: B-

Bella DeRosa #89 (Windy City U19, D, 2026): DeRosa uses her size and strength to clear the front porch of her own net. She had one instance of clearing the front porch, before blocking three shots in a row on the same sequence. Her positioning and strength make it hard for opposing teams to win the puck from her. Her breakups in the neutral zone lead to several offensive rushes going the opposite direction. Grade: C+