The girls prep hockey scene is chock full of talent once again.
There are plenty of Division 1 commits to note, and many more prospects will be high on recruiting radars this season.
New Hampton, Williston Northampton and Groton have their fair share of preseason representation. Still, there are also other key teams to watch this season with players earning a nod in our preseason honors.
Let’s dive into our preseason girls First and Second Small School teams.
First team
F: Tina Scalese, Groton
Scalese (West Boylston, Mass.) established herself as one of the top players in prep last season. Her 51 points ranked third in NEPSAC and her 25 goals were fourth as she helped Groton to a second straight Small School championship appearance. The Princeton commit has been a point-per-game player and led Groton in scoring through her first three seasons.
F: Nora Curtis, Williston Northampton
Curtis, a Cornell commit, made up a three-headed monster on Williston’s explosive top line. The senior set career highs with 17 goals, 25 assists and 45 points. Curtis’ size, strength and detailed 200-foot game make her one of the Wildcats’ most effective forwards.
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F: Julia Loughlin, New Hampton
Loughlin (Scituate, Mass.) had a career season for the Huskies last winter, posting 14 goals and 31 points in 30 games. It was her first point-per-game season as she led New Hampton in goals. The New Hampshire commit is part of a deep forward group looking to help the Huskies reach the Elite 8.
D: True Thompson, New Hampton
Thompson is as dynamic as they come on the blue line. In her first season in NEPSAC, she led New Hampton with 35 points in 30 games, including a whopping eight assists, en route to a repeat Small School title. The UConn commit adds another dynamic threat for the Huskies in offensive situations.
D: Amanda Ranaudo, Canterbury
Ranaudo enjoyed a breakout season last year. She more than doubled her output in every category, posting 11 goals and 17 points in 24 games, good enough for second on the team. It came after seven points (five goals) as a freshman.
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G: Olivia Ferebee, Williston Northampton
Ferebee took hold of the starting job toward the end of the 2023 season, helping lead Williston to a repeat title. She picked up where she left off last season, posting a .939 save percentage as she led the Wildcats back to the Elite 8 title game. The Cornell commit continues to improve, and Williston will lean on her again.
Second team
F: Brooke Harb, Cushing
Harb missed the first nine games of last season but still managed to lead Cushing in scoring with 11 goals and 22 points, career bests, in 29 games. Harb has Division 1 interest entering her senior season and will captain a Penguins team with a deep group of returners.
F: Maddie Lahah, St. George’s
Lahah (North Attleboro, Mass.) had a massive breakout last season. Her 19 goals nearly quadrupled her total from the previous season, and her 37 points in just 22 games were more than double her previous high (15). Lahah recently committed to Holy Cross.
F: Maddie Cronan, Groton
Cronan (Ashland, Mass.) makes up part of a high-octane top line at Groton, along with Scalese. Cronan set career highs last season with 15 goals, 25 assists and 40 points in 26 games last season. The Colgate commit runs it back with Scalese and linemate Jaelyn Trudell (Andover, Mass.) this season.
D: Taylor Buckley, Cushing
Buckley (Woburn, Mass.) finished fifth in scoring at Cushing last season with 10 points (two goals), doubling her point total from the previous season. Committed to play Division 1 at Saint Anselm, Buckley is a steady presence, expected to lead an experienced blue line for the Penguins.
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D: Nina Coffee, Williston Northampton
Coffee (Old Greenwich, Conn.) stands out immediately because of her size, standing at 6 feet. The 2007 is rangy, has a good stick and features a heavy shot from the point. She posted five points (one goal) last season, following a 12-point, four-goal freshman season. The Holy Cross commit should see increased opportunities this winter.
G: Serafina Applegate, Rivers
Applegate (Lexington, Mass.) was as busy as anyone last season, facing the third-most shots (412) of any goalie in the Small School tournament field and posting a .944 save percentage as she helped lead a young Rivers squad. She’ll be vital to the Red Wings this season as they look to build on last winter.
