Each week, in one easy-to-find place, Neutral Zone will wrap up the week’s CHL commitments in a neat and tidy chart, complete with star ratings and links to player profiles,…
OHL
Juniors: Sudbury Wolves shut down; Omaha roster moves open
The OHL suspended team activities for the Sudbury Wolves today after 12 players tested positive for COVID-19. “All players affected are currently asymptomatic or exhibiting mild symptoms and the League…
OHL: Sudbury Signs Highly-Touted Defenseman
The Sudbury Wolves announced the signing of highly-touted defenseman Matthew Mania (4.25), who was originally committed to play in the USHL for Fargo this season. He appeared in four games….
U14: Wendy Dufton Tournament Recap: Top 33 Performers
During the weekend of October 7th-10th, in London, Ontario, Neutral Zone staff attended and observed some of the top major bantams (u15) players in Ontario. Sixteen teams participated in this…
OHL Suspends Logan Mailloux Indefinitely
The OHL announced that they have suspended Montreal Canadiens first-round pick Logan Mailloux indefinitely “for violating the league’s expectation for appropriate conduct by a player.” The league said that the…
Pastujov reportedly heading to the OHL
ESPN’s John Buccigross reported today that the Anaheim Ducks are going to sign Sasha Pastujov, and he’ll play in the OHL for this upcoming season. Pastujov was set to become a…
OHL will require COVID vaccines for players, staff and more
The Ontario Hockey League announced that all players, staff, and billet will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 for the upcoming season. The policy applies to “OHL Community Members,”…
U18 HEO: Smiths Falls, Renfrew, Brockville, Kemptville, Navan, Rockland
The HEO U-18 AAA league recently wrapped up its first of four mini-series this past weekend. With all twelve teams in action, it provided Neutral Zone with an excellent opportunity to…
FREE: OHL Parents Send Letter Urging Return to Play
Paul Constantini has twin sons playing in the OHL. Marco is a goaltender with the Hamilton Bulldogs and Anthony is a defenseman with the Ottawa 67’s. Last week, Constantini, along…
WHL: Seattle and Edmonton Trade Import Players
The on-ice season in the WHL still hasn’t started yet but the off-ice season is in full swing. The Seattle Thunderbirds and Edmonton Oil Kings completed a trade on Monday,…
Modifications to Schedules Across the CHL
Earlier this week, the QMJHL announced that the schedule has been paused until the middle of January, when it’s possible the league returns in a pod format. Four cities will…
Shoot for Success Showcase Tournament: Top 15
Neutral Zone watched a two game tournament in Stratford, Ontario, consisting of a showcase of top prospect players from all different teams and leagues. Players in this tournament ranged in…
No Checking in the OHL This Season
The Ontario Hockey League will move forward with a shortened 40-game season beginning on Feb. 4, but the games will be played under modified rules, which includes no bodychecking. Lisa…
OHL, WHL Plan December Starts
The OHL and WHL have announced plans to restart their seasons this December. The WHL announced a start date of Dec. 4 and the OHL said it plans to return…
Kitchener Signs Import Player
The Kitchener Rangers announced this week the signing of import goalie Pavel Cajan for this upcoming season. Cajan, who was selected with the No. 41 pick in the 2020 CHL…
Saginaw Spirit Sign Red Wings Prospect
The Saginaw Spirit inked Detroit Red Wings prospect Albin Grewe to an OHL contract. Grewe was selected in the third round (No. 66) in the 2019 NHL Draft and was…
Pair of Russian Imports Sign CHL Deals in QMJHL, OHL
The Moncton Wildcats announced on Tuesday that they had signed Maxim Barbashev, a Russian forward with Atlant Mytishchi U17. Barbashev was selected with the 50th overall pick in the CHL Import…
Merrimack Recruit LaForme Traded to Ottawa 67’s
Merrimack recruit Steven LaForme has been traded to the Ottawa 67’s in the OHL and according to a press release by the team, will enter training camp for the 2020-21 season. If…
McKenzie To Remain Kitchener Rangers Head Coach
Mike McKenzie, the GM of the Kitchener Rangers, had also been serving as the team’s interim head coach. On Thursday, the team removed that interim tag, as McKenzie will permanently…
Colby Saganiuk goes the Otter Direction
Brian Murphy; Head of US Scouting’s Take: When Colby Saganiuk was taken at #37 in the 2019 OHL Draft by the Erie Otters, it turned some heads as he was…
OHL: Soo Signs One Of Ontario’s Top Players
’04 F Bryce McConnell-Barker to Soo Greyhounds NZ Scouts: “Neutral Zone Ontario scouts believed McConnell-Barker was the top player playing in Ontario (behind Adam Fantilli) for most of the season….