The summer is always a busy time for women’s college hockey prospects entering their junior years of high school.
There are several key dates to circle on the calendar.
The first, and biggest, is June 15. That’s when Division 1 women’s college hockey coaches can begin reaching out to rising juniors and their families. Coaches also can start making verbal scholarship offers.
Next is Aug. 1. Then, recruits can begin scheduling unofficial and official visits to campus to meet with coaches.
As with previous seasons, plenty of high-end players around the region look to be Division 1 prospects, already in the thick of the recruiting process.
Players in the class of 2027 recently became eligible to commit.
Here are 18 who have yet to commit, to keep an eye on during this recruiting cycle. They’re listed alphabetically.
Annabelle Aitken
Dexter Southfield, 11/24/2008, G, catches right, 5-5

Hometown: Winchester, Mass.
Aitken has been a strong option in the crease for Dexter Southfield throughout her time in prep. She’s quick, makes difficult saves look easy and plays well in big moments. She had a .947 save percentage as a sophomore this past winter, which followed a .939 as a freshman. Both seasons, Aitken shouldered most of the work down the stretch, leading Dexter to the Large School title game in 2024 before starting in the Elite 8 quarterfinals in 2025. Aitken, who also plays split-season with the Boston Junior Eagles, is coming off a strong showing at Mass. Hockey’s girls festival in the spring and made USA Hockey’s National 16/17 Camp.
Maggie Averill
Phillips Andover, 9/9/2008, D, right shot, 5-11

Hometown: Wayland, Mass.
Averill has been a popular prospect to track. Her size and offensive ability instantly help set her apart from the crowd on the blue line. She features a heavy shot, a lengthy reach and an ability to jump up into the play. She can also run a power play. She posted 22 points (12 goals) as a sophomore, up from 18 points (10 goals) as a freshman. Averill, who also plays club hockey for Assabet, will skate at USA Hockey’s U18 Women’s National Team Festival in August.
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Olivia Bonarrigo
NAHA, 2008, D, right shot

Hometown: Walpole, Mass.
Bonarrigo, who had a strong showing at Mass. Hockey Festival and Final 40, plays a strong game in all three zones. Her quick feet allow her to move well in the offensive zone with or without the puck and evade pressure on breakouts and regroups. She walks the blue line well and does a good job of recognizing skating lanes. Bonarrigo is also strong defensively in front of her net, boxing out screens and winning battles. She had 10 points in 54 games on NAHA’s blue line last season.
Mia Daley
Williston Northampton, 2009, F, right shot

Hometown: Lynnfield, Mass.
Daley has consistently produced in key roles for Williston. After a 24-point (eight-goal) freshman year, she was even better as a sophomore with 34 points (17 goals). She consistently creates offense and drives play, and her smarts and confidence have improved. Daley is coming off a strong spring, including a stellar showing at USA Hockey 16-U Nationals with the East Coast Wizards as well as at Mass. Hockey Festival and Final 40. She made National 16/17 Camp.
Ava Decourcey
Nobles, 7/24/2008, D, right shot, 5-7

Hometown: Rockland, Mass.
Decourcey’s mobility and vision make her a fun player to watch on the blue line. She’s coming off an 11-point (four-goal) season after transferring to Nobles from Tilton, where she had 24 points (16 goals) in 2023-24. The Boston Junior Eagle was fantastic at Mass. Hockey Festival and Final 40. She was a monster in transition, effectively a one-person breakout. She made National 16/17 Camp ahead of what could be a big junior year in prep.
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Kimee Duplessis
Phillips Andover, 11/2008, D, right shot, 5-4

Hometown: Framingham, Mass.
Duplessis showed strong growth from her freshman to sophomore seasons at Andover. She was more assertive in all three zones, playing stronger on pucks and making quicker reads. It led to 14 points (five goals) from the blue line, which more than doubled her six points (one goal) as a freshman. She skates with Assabet and made National 16/17 Camp after showing well at Mass. Hockey Festival.
Erin Flaherty
St. Paul’s, 06/2008, F, right shot, 5-5

Hometown: Boston, Mass.
Flaherty is coming off a big sophomore season at St. Paul’s in which she posted 25 points (11 goals), following a 17-point (three-goal) freshman campaign the year prior. She kept things rolling into strong performances at Mass. Hockey Festival and Final 40. The Boston Junior Eagle plays with a high motor, and her relentless puck pursuit helps her impact any situation.
Tatum Friedholm
Groton, 08/2009, D, left shot, 5-9

Hometown: Sudbury, Mass.
Friedholm had a good debut season in prep, posting 12 points (two goals) on Groton’s blue line. Her frame and two-way skill set make her an intriguing prospect for the next level. She’s smart and keeps things simple on the blue line, and she’s especially good at using her reach to kill plays defensively. Friedholm showed well quarterbacking Groton’s power play last season, too.
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Maria Gilshannon
Frederick Gunn, 01/2009, F, left shot, 5-5

Hometown: Woodbridge, Conn.
Gilshannon took a big leap as a sophomore this past season, putting up 11 goals and 21 points in 27 games to lead Frederick Gunn. It shattered her previous six points (five goals) as a freshman. She can be a handful for opposing defenders, thanks to her strong frame. She does a good job of gaining leverage and protecting the puck.
Kathryn Hall
Shattuck-St. Mary’s, 7/2/2008, D, left shot, 5-10

Hometown: Greenwich, Conn.
Hall is a big, rangy defender with two productive seasons for the Shattuck St. Mary’s 16U team. She had 40 points (17 goals) in 40 games this past season, following 38 points (12 goals) in 2023-24. She uses her reach effectively to kill plays and does a good job of anticipating plays to clog seams. Her heavy shot is a factor offensively, as is her decision-making. Hall made National 16/17 Camp.
Molly Halloran
BB&N, 06/2008, F, right shot, 5-7

Hometown: Belmont, Mass.
Halloran posted solid production in a secondary role for BB&N this season with 13 points (10 goals). She’s an effective power forward, vital on the forecheck and creates offense around the net. Look no further than her two-goal outing in the NEPSAC quarterfinals against Dexter, potting a pair of rebounds. The Boston American has a chance to take on a larger role for the Knights next winter. She made National 16/17 Camp, too.
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Evelyn Lacey
Tabor, 10/22/2007, G, catches left, 5-8

Hometown: Braintree, Mass.
Lacey is coming off a ridiculous season in prep. She posted a .956 save percentage for Tilton while making the most saves (1,114) on the most shots (1,165) of any NEPSAC goalie. She kept it rolling into a terrific performance with the Mass. Spitfires at USA Hockey 19-U Nationals. She’s quick in her crease, stays big and anticipates well. Lacey will reclassify to the class of 2027 and play at Tabor this winter.
Annabelle Lovell
Lovell Academy, 2/25/2009, F/D, right shot, 5-3

Hometown: Hingham, Mass.
Lovell instantly stands out whenever she’s on the ice, thanks to her skating ability and skill. She has quick hands and quick feet, which are on full display whenever she’s weaving through the neutral zone. She posted 158 points (57 goals) in 83 games for the Lovell Academy 16-U team this season and won a silver medal with Team USA at the U18 women’s worlds. Following USA Hockey Nationals and Mass. Hockey Festival and Final 40, Lovell made it straight to the U18 Women’s National Team Festival.
Kaylee Mandeville
NAHA, 09/2008, D, left shot, 5-6

Hometown: Uxbridge, Mass.
Mandeville had three goals and 12 points across 30 games for NAHA this past season. The blueliner is a good presence in all three zones, reading the play well, making good first passes, identifying skating lanes and running the point in the offensive zone. Her smooth skating also helps her avoid forechecking pressure. Mandeville showed well in offensive situations at Mass. Hockey Final 40 and made National 16/17 Camp. She recently earned an invite to the U18 festival as well.
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Mirella Martinelli
Tabor, 3/28/2009, D, right shot, 5-4

Hometown: North Providence, R.I.
Martinelli is a lot of fun to watch on defense, and her ability to read the play and make quick decisions in the offensive zone and in transition helps her stand out. She has a penchant for funneling pucks through seams and into grade-A areas. She’s fresh off a 95-point, 34-goal run in 83 games for the Lovell Academy 16-U team last season. Martinelli, who will play at Tabor this winter, made National 16/17 Camp.
Paisley Meyer
Phillips Exeter, 8/3/2009, F, left shot, 5-6

Hometown: Greenland, N.H.
Meyer has been a key piece on Exeter’s top line alongside Vermont commit Maria Grey and recent Northeastern commit Erin Sears (Cornwall, Vt.). It’s easy to see why Meyer has had two productive seasons at Exeter. She’s a strong puck carrier through the neutral zone with efficient strides and has a terrific release. She’s coming off 31 points (12 goals) in 25 games last season.
Brooke Schlutter
Williston Northampton, 04/2009, F, right shot, 5-5
Hometown: Ladera Ranch, Calif.
After putting up three goals and 11 points as a freshman at Williston, Schlutter popped this past season. She exploded for 18 goals and 26 points in 25 games. She kept it up with a dominant performance for the CT Polar Bears at USA Hockey 16U Nationals. Schlutter is a strong, confident puck carrier who sees the ice well and has a quick release. She made National 16/17 Camp.
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Bella Zapata
Westminster, 5/9/2008, F, left shot, 5-1

Hometown: Voorhees, N.J.
Although undersized, Zapata more than makes up for it with her skating. She’s an elite skater with good speed who plays a strong 200-foot game and drives play. She was terrific with the CT Polar Bears at USA Hockey Nationals this past spring, coming off eight points (seven goals) for Westminster. It followed a 14-point (10-goal) freshman season.
