Recruiting Profile

Player Profile

Overview

At a glance

Cameron Cadena is a two-way, right-handed defenseman in the Class of 2030, currently playing for Detroit Little Caesars 16U AAA (her third year with the program). Previously, she played for two years for Detroit Little Caesars 14U AAA and was named Captain for the 2025–26 season. Prior to that, Cameron played for the Los Angeles Jr. Kings, Anaheim Jr. Ducks, and Los Angeles Lions, and she started playing hockey at six years old. Her goal is to play NCAA Division I hockey.

Athletic Summary

Vitals

Position
Defense
Shoots
Right
Graduation Year
2030
Birth Year
2011
Height
5′6″ (167 cm)
Weight
132 lbs (60 kg)
Hometown
Northville, Michigan
Club
Detroit Little Caesars
Jersey Number
5
Team History

Where she's played

2026–27 · Current season
16U AAA Tier 1 — Detroit Little Caesars

Moved up to 16U AAA Tier 1 for the 2026–27 season.

2025–26 · Captain
14U AAA Tier 1 — Detroit Little Caesars

Named captain in her second year with the club.

2024–25
14U AAA Tier 1 — Detroit Little Caesars

First year with the club.

Earlier seasons
Los Angeles Jr. Kings · Anaheim Jr. Ducks · Los Angeles Lions

Developed in Southern California before relocating to Michigan in 2025.

Leadership & Honors

On and off the ice

Cameron Cadena wearing the captain's C for Detroit Little Caesars
Team captain for 14U AAA Detroit Little Caesars in 2025-26.

Team Captain

Captain of her 14U AAA Tier 1 team, Detroit Little Caesars (2025–26).

Awards & selections

  • Invited to USA Hockey Girls National 15 Camp — Oxford, OH (July 2026)
  • Named to 2026 MAHA 2011 All-Star Game (2026)
  • Early-invitee to CCM 68 Combine — Chicago, IL (August 2025)
  • Invited to USA Hockey Pacific District Player Development Camp — Las Vegas (June 2025)
  • MVP, 2030 GY class — Just Better Hockey Showcase (June 2025)

Off-ice leadership

Volunteer team manager for the Northville High School hockey team (2026–27), supporting player and team management.

Academics

In the classroom

High School
Northville High School (Northville, MI)
Graduation Year
2030
GPA
3.9 / 4.0 (unweighted)
Academic interests
Business, Entrepreneurship, English, History
Honors / awards
Accelerated math track
Camps & Showcases

Where to see Cameron

Upcoming showcases

  • Cwench World Invite (Team Southeast Elite) — Toronto, Ontario (June 24–28, 2026)
  • USA Hockey Girls National 15 Camp — Oxford, Ohio (July 19–24, 2026)

Camps attended

  • Fierce ID Series — Oshawa, Ontario (June 4–6, 2026)

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