Neutral Zone headed to the Chicago Mission showcase on September 3-5, 2016. Our scouts generated a list of 20 players that stood out on the weekend. Play was excellent and we were impressed by the level of but also the maturity of these young prospects.
Players from both the U16 and U18 divisions are listed. There are some familiar names with other new players that we liked. We have profiles but nor rates for some of these prospects as we want to get a better feel before we add star ratings.
Matthieu De St. Phalle (R, 5-7/140, Chicago Mission, ’00) – De St. Phalle was one of the more noticeable players on the ice all weekend. Every shift, he does something memorable and catches one’s eye. He is so dynamic in every facet and showed no holes in his game.
His speed is excellent, and his foot speed and quickness are equally as prolific. He is shifty and his ability to move laterally and slice and dice through traffic with the puck is extremely impressive. He does not slow down when possessing the puck and his vision and awareness match his skating ability. His head is always up and his vision and puck handling combine to make him a lethal playmaking threat. He can finish in his own right, potting a couple of top-shelf goals from the slot. He founds the soft areas of the offensive zone really well, and thinks the game at a high level. He is a must-watch every time he is on the ice. Grade A