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With Neutral Zone being the go-to place to stay up to date with commitments around the hockey world, here is the latest installment of players who have committed to the……
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Neutral Zone evaluated the Western Region High Performance Camp for 2012 born players, held in Colorado Springs, CO from June 8th 2026 to June 13th 2026. Some of the top……
Morandum Thoughts Day Two USA Hockey Select 16
Day one of the USA Hockey National Development Camp Select 16 was well played, with plenty of scoring and physicality. We had three Scouts at Northtown Center in Amherst, NY,……
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Neutral Zone's Director of NHL Scouting, Ian Moran, longtime NHL defenseman with over 500 games has completed our annual NHL Draft Final Rankings. Neutral Zone's appraoch is unique in that……
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Top 10 Rankings
| # | Team | Name | Conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Michigan | Big 10 |
| 2 |  |
Boston University | Hockey East |
| 3 |  |
Michigan State | Big 10 |
| 4 |  |
UMass Amherst | Hockey East |
| 5 |  |
Quinnipiac | ECAC |
| 6 |  |
Denver | NCHC |
| 7 |  |
Arizona State | NCHC |
| 8 |  |
Army | Atlantic |
| 9 |  |
Nebraska Omaha | NCHC |
| 10 |  |
Northeastern | Hockey East |
| # | Team | Name | Conference |
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| 1 |  |
Babson | NEHC |
| 2 |  |
Amherst | NESCAC |
| 3 |  |
Norwich | NEHC |
| 4 |  |
Trinity | NESCAC |
| 5 |  |
Tufts | NESCAC |
| 6 |  |
AIC | Northeast-10 |
| 7 |  |
Utica | UCHC |
| 8 |  |
SUNY Cortland | SUNYAC |
| 9 |  |
Colby | NESCAC |
| 10 |  |
Aurora | NCHA |
| # | Team | Name | League |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Brantford Bulldogs | OHL |
| 2 |  |
Saginaw Spirit | OHL |
| 3 |  |
Sarnia Sting | OHL |
| 4 |  |
Kingston Frontenacs | OHL |
| 5 |  |
Windsor Spitfires | OHL |
| 6 |  |
Barrie Colts | OHL |
| 7 | |
Mississauga Steelheads | OHL |
| 8 |  |
Owen Sound Attack | OHL |
| 9 |  |
London Knights | OHL |
| 10 |  |
Sault Ste-Marie Greyhounds | OHL |
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Recently Updated Players
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James McMurray | Berkshire School | NE Prep | L | F | 5’8″ | 164 | 2007 | Peterborough Petes | 2026 | Fenelon Falls, ON | Must be a subscriber to view. |
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Gavin Godick | Don Mills Flyers U16 | GTHL U16 | R | D | 6’1″ | 180 | 2010 | Kingston Frontenacs | 2026 | Thunder Bay, ON | Must be a subscriber to view. |
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Benjamin Collins | Nashville Jr. Predators U16 | NAPHL 16U | R | F | 6’0″ | 155 | 2009 | Mississauga Steelheads | 2026 | Franklin, TN | Must be a subscriber to view. |
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Peyton Collins | Nashville Jr. Predators U16 | NAPHL 16U | R | F | 6’0″ | 155 | 2009 | Mississauga Steelheads | 2026 | Franklin, TN | Must be a subscriber to view. |
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Kayden Kelly | Markham Waxers U16 | OMHA-ETA | L | F | 6’2″ | 179 | 2010 | Brantford Bulldogs | 2026 | Toronto, ON | Must be a subscriber to view. |
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Owen Nelson | Tri City Storm | USHL | L | G | 6’1″ | 181 | 2007 | Peterborough Petes | 2026 | Hudson, WI | Must be a subscriber to view. |
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Evan Zachgo | Sioux Falls Power U15 | NAPHL U15 | R | LW | 5’10” | 163 | 2010 | Kamloops Blazers | 2026 | Delta Junction, AK | Must be a subscriber to view. |
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Noel Pakarinen | Kiekko-Espoo U20 | U20 SM | L | LW | 6’2″ | 191 | 2008 | Penticton Vees | 2026 | Palo Alto, CA, USA | Must be a subscriber to view. |
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Michael Tang | Madison Capitols | USHL | R | RW | 6’0″ | 166 | 2009 | Niagara Ice Dogs | 2026 | Toronto, ON | Must be a subscriber to view. |
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Ilari Kapanen | Brandon Wheat Kings | WHL | L | D | 5’11” | 161 | 2007 | Kuopio | Must be a subscriber to view. |