23-24 NJC 19U MAJOR AAA
23-24 NJC 19U MAJOR AAA
Manager: Khristyn Kane
League: MAWHA
Tournaments/Showcases:
East Coast Wizard Summer Showcase – Bedford, MA (July 27-30, 2023)
NAHA Labor Day Girls Fest – Wellesley, MA (September 1-3, 2023)
Stoney Creek University Showcase – Stoney Creek, ON (September 15-17, 2023)
NIT Women’s Hockey Tournament – Blaine, MN (October 19-22, 2023)
East Coast Wizard Holiday Invitational – Bedford, MA (December 27-30, 2023)
PIP Motor City Girls Fest – Detroit, MI (February 2-4, 2024)
19U MAJOR AAA ROSTER
2023-24 SEASON
| # | First | Last | Position | Grad Year | College Committment |
| 3 | Abby | Kauffman | F | 2024 | |
| 5 | Gabriella | Capano | F | 2025 | |
| 7 | Renee | Kilkeary | D | 2024 | |
| 8 | Kathryn | Kotchish | D | 2024 | |
| 13 | Cecile | Gibb | D | 2025 | |
| 16 | Madison | Morris | F | 2025 | |
| 18 | Sofia | Donnelly | D | 2024 | |
| 22 | Ashley | Chevestick | F | 2025 | |
| 23 | Shannon | Kincaid | F | 2024 | |
| 26 | Logan | Harrison | F | 2024 | |
| 27 | Kitty | Williams | G | 2024 | Princeton University |
| 31 | Baylyn | Shankman | G | 2024 | St. Olaf College |
| 46 | Mallory | Albanese | D | 2024 | |
| 53 | Kailin | Kane | F | 2024 | |
| 67 | Emily | Mrotchek | D | 2024 | |
| 76 | Sasha | Goldberg | F | 2024 | Connecticut College |
| 79 | Madeline | Schmidt | D | 2024 | |
| 92 | Natalie | Schmitt | D | 2024 |
Last Updated: September 14, 2023
MEET THE COACHES
Experienced staff with a wealth of knowledge and a passion for athlete growth and development.
BROOKE AVERY
CO-HEAD COACH
CEP Level 3
Coaching Experience:
- New Jersey Colonials
- Oyster River High School
- AC - Varsity Hockey
- HC - JV Lacrosse
- University New Hampshire, Summer Camp Coach
Playing Experience:
- Metropolitan Riveters (NWHL)
- Syracuse University
- University of New Hampshire
- St. Paul's School
Brooke Avery enters her 3rd season coaching 19U Major AAA.
Coach Avery's extensive background in the sport provides this team with a strong foundation for growth and development.
Coach Brooke Avery graduated from Syracuse University in 2019 after transferring from the University of New Hampshire. Brooke has experience coaching both ice hockey and lacrosse. She played professionally with the Metropolitan Riveters from 2019-2022.
KRISTEN BARBARA
CO-HEAD COACH
CEP Level 4
Coaching Experience:
- New Jersey Colonials
- 19U AAA
- 16U AAA
- Etobicoke Dolphin’s (OWHA)
- 15U AA
- 18U AA
- Stoney Creek Jr. Sabres (PWHL)
Playing Experience:
- Metropolitan Riveters (PHF)
- Toronto Six (NWHL)
- Markham Thunder (CWHL)
- York University (CIS)
Kristen Barbara has coached 16U AAA the past 2 seasons. Her background in pro and university hockey provides a solid foundation for generating elite team and player performance. She encourages a positive team culture to complement player development.
Coach Barbara played University hockey for York. Playing defense, she posted 71 points in 150 career games, earning CIS All-Rookie Team and CIS All-Canadian honors in 2015. She served as team captain in her 5th and final season at school.
Upon graduation, Barbara was drafted 28th overall by the Brampton Thunder in the 2016 CWHL Draft and played three seasons for the Thunder. The team, who became the Markham Thunder, captured the Clarkson Cup in 2018. Barbara played with PWHPA in 2019–20. She played with the NWHL Toronto Six on 2020-21 and PHF Metropolitan Riveters in 2021-22.
KAYLA MENEGHIN
ASSISTANT COACH
CEP Level 2
Coaching Experience:
- Ironbound
- NJ Bandits
- Saint Anselm AC (NCAA D1)
Playing Experience:
- Connecticut/Buffalo (NWHL)
- Plattsburgh State (NCAA D3)
- The Gunnery Prep
- New Jersey Colonials
- Quarry Cats
Kayla Meneghin hails from Clifton, NJ . An NJC alum, she scored 188 points at Plattsburgh State and played 3 seasons in the NWHL.
Coach Meneghin spent 2 seasons at St. Anselm's before returning to youth hockey in NJ. She is dedicated to growing the game for our next generation of athletes.