Women's Ice Hockey Welcomes Six to the Incoming Class of 2030
6/27/2026
Brown Women's Ice Hockey head coach Mel Ruzzi has announced six additions to the Bears as part of the incoming class of 2030, who will join the program starting in the Fall 2026 semester.
Brown is coming off its best finish under Ruzzi, winning 18 games and making the ECAC Quarterfinals a season ago.
Scroll to find an in-depth look at each new Bear below.
Keira Austen
Defense | 5-4 | Rowayton, Conn. | Deerfield Academy / Mid Fairfield Stars
Before Brown: Played at Deerfield Academy and for the Mid-Fairfield Stars … Named All-NEPSAC in 2026 … Was a member of the 2023 USA Hockey U16 T1 National Champion team … Honor Roll as a freshman and sophomore … Played varsity soccer, hockey and lacrosse.
Personal: Father David and mother Karem … Has two siblings, Olivia and Spencer
Why Brown?: “I love the coaching staff for the women's ice hockey program and have been excited to work with them since we first met. The hockey team has a very tight knit community and I can't wait to be a part of such a competitive program. Brown's open curriculum was very appealing to me as well.”
Boglarka Bahiczki-Toth
Forward | 6-0 | Dunakeszi, Hungary | NAHA / Team Hungary
Before Brown: Played at NAHA in her final year of high school … Scored 28 goals and had 13 assists as a senior and 24 goals and 13 assists as a junior … Was named the 2026 Forward of the Year for NAHA Navy … Had 52 points over three seasons of club hockey … Named Hungary's Good Student, Good Athlete in 2022.
Personal: Mother Beata Bahiczki.
Why Brown?: “I choose Brown University because it has always been my dream to attend a strong university in the United States, especially an Ivy League school. I love Brown's open curriculum, the campus and atmosphere of College Hill, and the hockey team."
Maggie Berleth
Defense | 5-5 | Manchester, N.H. | St. Paul's School / Assabet Valley
Before Brown: Played at St. Paul's School and for Assabet Valley … Scored 33 points in high school, including seven goals and 10 assists, both career-highs, in her senior season … Was named Lakes Region All-Star in Ice Hockey in 2024-25 … Named All-NEPSAC Ice Hockey in 2025-26 … Was the St. Paul's Ice Hockey Team MVP and served as a captain for both the ice hockey and soccer team in 2025-26 … Was a Massachusetts State Champion in 2025-26 … Named to the Honor Roll.
Personal: Father Darryl Berleth and mother Kerriann Catlaw … Has four siblings, Mackenzie, Zack Ashley and Kayla.
Why Brown?: "I chose Brown because I felt as though it was a place that would allow me to grow as a person, classmate, and athlete. I was also drawn to the welcoming, special community both within the hockey team and the school as a whole."
Ryleigh Maxwell
Goalie | 5-5 | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | Barrie Sharks
Before Brown: Played goalie for the Barrie Sharks … Had a 1.76 goals against average and .925 save percentage in 2025-26 … Played in the U16 Ontario Summer Games, U18 Ontario High Performance and U18 Team Yellow … Bronze medalist in the U18 Esso Cup Nationals, U22 Stoney Creek Showcase and U22 Elite League … Two-time Jr. and Sr. Female Athlete of the Year … Grade 9/10 Academic Award and Grade 9/10/11 Biology Subject Award and Canadian Biology Competition Bronze Medalist in 2025.
Personal: Father Jason Maxwell and mother Mary-Jo O'Brien … Has two siblings, Alistair and Teaghan … Mother Mary-Jo played field hockey at Carleton University and was named Female Athlete of the Year in 2002 and Graduating Female Athlete of the Year in 2003 … Family friend Erica How played at Clarkson from 2010-14 and for the Toronto Scepters from 2023-25.
Why Brown?: “I chose Brown for its academic opportunity, and the freedom the Open Curriculum would give me to pursue my passions in biomedical science. Paired with the athletic environment that will push me to improve in all aspects of my life, this seemed like the perfect fit for me."
Uma Peterson
Forward | 5-8 | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | Durham West
Before Brown: Played for Durham West Lightning Jr … Played high school hockey, soccer and track and field … In 2025-26 for Durham West, played 67 games, with 21 goals, 34 assists and was +62 … Won bronze at 2025 National Women's U18 Championship with Team Ontario Blue … 2025-26 OWHL U22 Elite League Finalists and OWHL U22 Elite Provincial Finalists … 2024-25 OWHL U22 Elite League Finalists.
Personal: Mother Mala Chidambaram … Has two siblings, Sachin and Deven … Has six former teammates that play collegiate hockey.
Why Brown?: “Brown offers amazing opportunities in both athletics and academics. Iam excited to be a part of the women's hockey program while exploring different interests through the Open Curriculum."
Anika Singh
Forward | 5-4 | Lexington, Mass. | BB&N / Massachusetts Spitfires
Before Brown: Played at Buckingham Browne & Nichols School and for Massachusetts Spitfires Club … Played in 35 games with 53 assists and 88 points in her high school career … Named All-NEPSAC.
Personal: Father Prashant Singh and mother Meenal Kaur … Has two siblings, Ria and Janvi.
Why Brown?: "I chose Brown for the academics, coaching staff and campus!"
