North Bay, Ontario – Preparations for the 2026-27 OUA season are well underway for Lakers Women's Hockey.
The program has announced a recruiting class of ten coming to Nipissing this fall.
Below is a comprehensive list of WHKY's newest Lakers for the 2026-27 season and beyond.
Molly Dunn - Defence, Stittsville, ON
Molly is an NCAA Transfer from Robert Morris University. She was a 2023 Team Ontario Blue player and a member of Hockey Canada's U18 2023 summer selection camp roster 2023. Prior to her time at Robert Morris, Molly played in the OWHA U22 Elite League with the Nepean Wildcats.
Taylor Gilmour – Forward, Napanee, ON
Taylor is an NCAA transfer from Providence College. She took part in the Hockey Canada U18 2022 Summer Selection Camp. Prior to her time at Providence, Taylor played in the OWHA U22 Elite League with the Kingston Ice Wolves.
Aleiyah Sutton - Forward, Barrie, ON
Sutton is an ACHA Transfer from Maryville (scored 41 points through 23 games this season, named ACHA Division 1 Rookie of the Year and member of All Rookie First Team). Prior to her time at Maryville, Aleiyah played in the OWHA U22 Elite League with the Barrie Sharks.
Lauren Dabrowski – Defence, Tiny, ON
Lauren is currently playing for HC Fribourg-Gotteron in Switzerland (SWHL). Previously, she played for St.FX (AUS, USPORTS) where she was a USPORTS First Team All-Canadian in 2022-23 and a USPORTS Second Team All-Canadian in 2021-22.
Ella Vande Sompel – Defence, London, ON
Last team: St. FX (AUS, USPORTS) - was named to 2021-22 AUS All-Rookie team.
Jorja Dugas - Defence/Forward, North Bay, ON
Last team: North Bay Jr.Lakers U18AA (OWHA)
Ella Frasca – Forward, Maple, ON
Last team: Central York Jr.Panthers (OWHA U22 Elite)
Jaylee Skog – Defence, Lethbridge, AB
Last team: South Alberta Hockey Academy (CSSHL)
Ava Da Costa – Defence, Keswick, ON
Last team: North York Junior Storm (OWHA U22 Elite)
Makayla Dunn – Forward, Sudbury, ON
Last team: North York Junior Storm (OWHA U22 Elite)
"We have added a lot of depth at both the defence and forward positions" Lakers Women's Hockey Head Coach Darren Turcotte said about the recruiting class.
"We are very excited about the group we're bringing in that will add skill and experience to our lineup."
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