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Princeton adds two U-18 national team players to 2026 recruiting class

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 12:12 PM

Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Princeton adds two U-18 national team players to 2026 recruiting class

Summary

Princeton University's women’s hockey program announced the addition of Caroline Averill and Christina Scalese from the USA's U-18 national team for the 2026-27 season. Averill, a forward who scored 20 goals last season, is part of a strong recruiting class aimed at replenishing the team's talent pool. Her sister, Maggie Averill, is set to join the team the following year after captaining the U-18 national team to gold. Scalese, a two-time medalist at the U-18 World Championship, had a standout performance with five points in six games this past tournament. The program continues to build on its storied history with these recruits.

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By the Numbers

•Caroline Averill scored 20 goals last season at Philips Academy Andover.
•Maggie Averill will join Princeton in the 2027 season.
•Christina Scalese won gold at the 2026 U-18 World Championship.
•Princeton has a history of successful players transitioning to the pros.
•The recruiting class aims to replenish a talent pool after recent graduations.

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12:12 PMYahoo Sports — Recruiting Class: Princeton Brings In Dynamic U-18 National Team Duo

What they're saying

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Princeton's 2026-27 recruiting class features two top end talents from USA's U-18 national team, along with a strong group of forwards that will help replenish their scoring that continues to graduate to the pros.
— Yahoo Sports

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