Once again, the Bay State Conference will return talented girls hockey players all over the ice, in what should bring no shortage of competitive battles this winter.
Here are six girls hockey players to watch out for this season.
Sabrina Stone, senior, Milton
Stone may very well be the best offensive player in the league, and after scoring 27 goals in her junior season, the forward is expected to lead a Milton team that made a trip to the TD Garden last winter.
The senior captain consistently delivered in the clutch last season, and was the offensive catalyst for Milton’s entire run. She was rewarded with the Herget Division MVP in 2025.
“She scored some big time goals, and is a true 200 foot player,” Milton coach Matt Lodi said. “She’s really a strong center. She plays in all three zones really well. So she’s kind of our offensive focal point.”
Stone is also just 39 points away from crossing the 100 point mark, and it’s a feat that Lodi is expecting her to capture later this winter.
Sophia Luoni, junior, Natick
Luoni is about as good of a goaltender as you’re going to find in the Bay State. The junior has been a part of Natick’s program since eighth grade, and has been the featured net minder since her freshman year.
She was named the Carey Division MVP last winter, and is expected to be a front runner to win the award once again this season.
Mia Prall, senior, Wellesley
Prall has been an integral part of Wellesley’s program over the last couple years, and that isn’t expected to change as the forward enters her senior season. Prall already has a Carey Division MVP on her resume, winning the award for her sophomore year, and she will once again be a contender this winter.
Look for the captain to be a big reason why Wellesley sees success on the ice this season.
Nora Kelly, senior, Walpole
Kelly returns for her senior season fresh off a Bay State All-Star nod last season, and is expected to continue her strong play on the ice.
The senior forward is the offensive focal point for the Timberwolves, holding down the top center spot with a strong eye for the net. Walpole will lean on her leadership this season as it looks to improve off a seven win campaign last winter.
Bridget Walsh, senior, Braintree
Braintree didn’t have a stellar season last year, but an older group led by Walsh has a chance to flip the script. The senior defender is expected to make a big impact this winter as the Wamps look to hold things down on their own end of the ice.
”Offensively (she’s) very fast and can go end to end,” Braintree coach Kevin Burchill said. “It will be tough to score against the Wamps.”
Walsh earned an All-Star nod last season, and with a good offensive presence as well as strong defensive skills, the senior is primed to put together another strong season in Braintree.
Echo Yale, Junior, Framingham
Yale joins Luoni as one of the premier net minders in the conference, holding down the goaltending duties for the Flyers.
While Framingham has struggled to string wins together in recent years, Yale has emerged as a true talent between the pipes. Yale has already crossed the 1000 saves mark, doing so in just 28 games.
After being named to the Bay State All-Star squad as just a sophomore, expect Yale to continue to thrive as a Flyer.
