When you meet Matthew Hlacar, you’re struck by how grounded he is. A 6-foot-4 winger who just got drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs, he still describes himself as a…
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Luke Ellinas: The Quiet Grind That Led To The NHL
Luke Ellinas doesn’t come from the typical hockey factory. He’s not a prairie-born rink rat, nor was he raised under the same roof as a former NHLer. Instead, the Ottawa…
Kings of Spring Nashville 2011s: 237 Standouts with Evaluations and Grades
Neutral Zone evaluated the Kings of Spring tournament held in Nashville, TN, from May 23-26th. There were 35 teams present for this big event, with some of the best 2011-born…
Kings of Spring Minny 2010s: Top 33
Neutral Zone evaluated the Kings of Spring tournament held in Nashville, TN, from May 23-26th. Our primary focus was on the 2011 group, but we also watched some of the…
CHL Import Draft: Preview
The CHL Import Draft is fast approaching, and this year’s class will certainly impact the CHL in a huge way. Rules have been changed, allowing each team to have three…
GOJHL: 12 Games – 111 Player Reports
February 21st, 2025 – Hamilton Kitty Bees (3) @ St. Catharines Falcons (4) Hamilton Kilty Bees Ethan Brassard #15 (LW, L, 5’9″, 166, Hamilton Kilty Bees, 02/02/2007) – Brassard had…
Swedish Skill: Anton Frondell One To Watch For NHL Draft
A high-rising player in the upcoming 2025 NHL Draft, Anton Frondell features an all-around game that projects well at the NHL level. With the NHL’s decentralized draft making its way…
Luka Radivojevic – Magical in Muskegon
While his size could prevent him from being selected in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft, Luca Radivojevic possesses the attributes that hockey scouts crave. According to Neutral…
NAHL Top Prospects: Top Players Ranked 1-50
Neutral Zone had two scouts at the annual NAHL Top Prospects event in Plymouth, MI. Since we have over 1500 NAHL evaluations on the site from this season, rather than…
Ben Kevan: Leading The Way For Des Moines
Ben Kevan, a six-foot winger for the USHL’s Des Moines Buccaneers, has impressed scouts this season and has continued raising his draft stock ahead of this summer’s NHL draft. In…
Through the Cage: Oliver Auyeung-Ashton & the Goalie Mindset
Goalies have a reputation for being different, maybe even a little crazy. Not many people are willing to stand in the crease while dense rubber pucks are shot at their…
Liam Pue: Leading The Next Wave of Canadian Talent
Canada is a factory for churning out young, gifted, hockey players and Liam Pue is no different. At just 14 years of age, Pue is one of the most enticing…
Teydon Trembecky: Flying Under The Radar
Draft eligibility is an exciting moment that gives a player the ability to be selected by an NHL team, but one that sets off a ticking clock for North American…
Adam Benak: Making Noise in Youngstown
Adam Benak, a five-foot-seven center who grew up a short drive away from the birthplace of an NHL legend in Banik, Czechia, is making waves in the USHL for the…
Cole Reschny: A Prospect to Watch
Fame is a unique status that has the tremendous ability to appear or disappear in an instant. Cole Reschny is a name unfamiliar to most casual hockey fans, but to…
Beyond the Blueline: Life Of A Junior Hockey Player
The journey a hockey player takes through his career is like a snowflake. Each and every one is different, but they all get to where they’re supposed to be. The…
Henry Mews: A Journey from Backyard Rinks to the Precipice of the NHL
Henry Mews didn’t just learn the game of hockey, he was raised in it. The 18-year-old defenseman’s rise from a young boy shooting pucks in his basement to a top…
Alexander Karmanov: Taking The Hockey World By Storm
In the prime of his career, 6-foot-9 Zdeno Chara was a Norris caliber defenseman with one of the most devastating slapshots the game has ever seen. Players of that height…
Hockey (Way) South of the Border
Every country around the world has a sport that is synonymous with their identity. England has soccer, Americans have football, and hockey will forever be intertwined with Canada. Then there’s…
BCHL Showcase: Top 325
Neutral Zone scouts attended the BCHL Showcase in Abbotsford and Chilliwack, BC, watching each team play two games. The tournament showcased over 100 NCAA D1 committed players and was fast-paced,…
Will Nicholl: The London Knights’ Rising Star Who Knows How to Balance Hockey and Life
In the high-pressure world of junior hockey, where every shift counts and every game could define a player’s future, it’s easy to forget that these young athletes are, at their…