Scouting has become a quintessential skill in the world of modern hockey. The ability to evaluate talent is employed by everyone who watches the game: from industry professionals working to…
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Does the Rising Cost of Equipment Impact Youth Participation?
Ever seen a kid’s face light up when they score their first goal? Pure joy. But what if that joy never happens because their parents can’t afford the gear? It’s…
Neutral Zone: Top “Undersized” CHL Goaltenders
Castaway cast-away (adjective): thrown away, rejected Six feet wide by four feet high. That’s the dimensions of a National Hockey League net. The average height for goaltenders in the National…
“Non-Traditional” Hockey Markets: What You Need to Know
Hockey used to belong to the north – frozen ponds, backyard rinks, and winters that never seemed to end. If your hometown didn’t see snow by November, your NHL dreams…
Post-Game Recovery: Advice For Athletes
Recovery is Key for Peak Performance Hockey is no doubt very physically demanding. The explosive speed, physicality, and endurance required when performing at your best puts significant stress on your…
FREE: Neutral Zone: Six Standouts from Day 1 of Mass HS Hockey Showcase
Neutral Zone’s Mark Bilotta was in attendance at the first day of the Mass HS Hockey Showcase, taking place at O’Brien Rink in Woburn, Mass. “It was a great pace…
FREE: Neutral Zone: 11 Standouts at MHL Summit
Neutral Zone’s Brad McLaughlin has been in attendance at the MHL Summit in Fredericton, N.B., over the past few days. Haven taken in multiple games across the event, McLaughlin has…
FREE: Neutral Zone: Six Standouts from Day 3 of Junior Chowder Cup
Over the course of last week, Neutral Zone’s Mark Bilotta attended the Junior Chowder Cup in Boston, Mass. As the event progressed, Bilotta made multiple videos highlighting his standout players…
FREE: Neutral Zone: 12 Standouts from Day 2 of Junior Chowder Cup
With the Junior Chowder Cup underway in Boston, Mass., Neutral Zone’s Mark Bilotta has been taking in the action. “We were here checking out many of the top 2008 and…
FREE: Neutral Zone: 17 Standouts from Days 3 & 4 of USA Hockey Select 15 Development Camp
Neutral Zone’s Brendan Collins along with three other Neutral Zone scouts have been attending the USA Hockey Select 15 Player Development Camp all week in Amherst, N.Y. “The ’09 birth…
Quinn Robelle Internship Program Welcomes Intern Class of 2023-24
The Neutral Zone Quinn Robelle Internship Program is proud to announce our four newest additions to the intern team, with the 2023-24 intern class. We proudly welcome Adam Brice, Payton…
Neutral Zone Support for Allie’s Paddle
Neutral Zone is proud to support the Allie’s Paddle campaign, which is working to raise money for SCIboston. Allie Skelley will be paddle boarding more than 40 miles around Aquidneck…
Neutral Zone Hires Brennan Poderzay as NHL Draft Head Goalie Scout
Neutral Zone is proud to announce the hiring of Brennan Poderzay as head goalie scout for the NHL Draft. “The hardest position to scout in the NHL Draft is goaltenders…