U16 Recap: A high scoring affair in Blaine, MN gave the scouts what they wanted to see as tons of plays were made during this event. High scoring forward Connor…
Scouting Reports
St Sebastian’s Holiday Tourney : Top 50
The weekend of Friday, December 20th thru Sunday, December 22nd a few members of our NZ team were able to cover the highly skilled and talented St Sebastian’s Xmas tourney…
MJHL: December Game Reports: Top 80
Throughout the month of December, Neutral Zone scouts have had the opportunity to see 12 MJHL games which covered the entire league. The play in the MJHL did not disappoint…
EHL Showcase Newington: Top 100
EHL Showcase December 11-12; Newington, CT- Neutral Zone was in attendance for both days of the EHL Showcase in Newington, CT just before the Holidays. The league is solid but…
Cleveland Jr. Barons at Buffalo Jr. Sabres (16U)
December 30 & 31, 2019 (2 game weekend) Recap: Buffalo Jr. Sabres 16U squad swept a 2 game Home series against the Cleveland Barons. Buffalo took the front half of…
CCHL: Rockland vs. Pembroke and Brockville vs. Hawkesbury
December 20-22, 2019 Neutral Zone had the chance to catch some CCHL action before the league went on Christmas break. The first game was a lopsided affair where the Rockland…
Merrimack College Prep School Cup: Top 40 Players Ranked
Neutral Zone spent Sunday checking out the new showcase at Merrimack College. Teams included Shattuck St. Mary’s, Mount Academy, Nichols School, Northwood School, Kimball Union, St. Andrew’s College, Gunnery and…
AJHL: Okotoks Oilers vs. Olds Grizzlys
December 29th, 2019 Recap: This matinee matchup between the Okotoks Oilers and Olds Grizzlys was full of action. The game took place at the Olds Sportsplex and had a decent…
NAHL Goalie Reports & Rankings-(Sept – Nov)
In the first two months of the season, we had several of our goalie scouts overseeing the net minders in the NAHL and how they performed, improved or struggled. Some…
Tradition at the Park Tournament (Minnesota HS): TOP 40
The annual tournament held in St. Louis Park displayed 8 AA teams that were all looking to make a mark at the half way point of the season. The event…
Groton-Lawrence Holiday Tournament: Top 60
Neutral Zone was in attendance at Groton School and Lawrence Academy on Thursday December 19th through Saturday December 21st to take in the 2019 Lawrence/Groton Holiday Tournament. The format was…
Monctonian AAA Challenge: Top 123
Neutral Zone attended the 2019 Monctonian AAA Challenge in Moncton, New Brunswick. We were able to watch all 28 Major Midget teams in attendance play at least once over the…
AJHL: Drayton Valley Thunder vs Fort McMurray Oil Barons
December 28th, 2019 Recap: The Casman Center had quite the crowd in attendance for the 9:30pm matchup between the Drayton Valley Thunder and Fort McMurray Oil Barons. This was the…
Rocky Mountain Classic: Top 85
This annual 16 team event is one of the premier Bantam Showcase events in Western Canada and is a can’t miss for every WHL and NCAA scout. A great mix…
Interlake Lightning at Eastman Selects (Manitoba AAA U18 Hockey League)
Arena: Sun Gro Centre, Beausejour MB Date: December 20th, 2019 Game Time: 8:00pm (CT) Age Group: U18 (2002-2004 Born) Introduction: The Sun Gro was a busy place as the Lightning…
St. Andrews JV at Nichols 16U
One Tuesday, December 9, 2019; Nichols 16U squad held serve on home ice against rival St. Andrews JV with a tight checking low scoring affair. The game finished 3-0 in…
OJHL: Georgetown Raiders @ Buffalo Jr. Sabres
Wednesday December 19, 2019 The Buffalo Jr. Sabres saved their best play and energy for the 3rd period and came away with a well fought 5-3 victory. Trailing 3-2 going…
NAHL Showcase Part Two: Bismarck, Chippewa and Corpus Christi: Top 54 Players
As many of you know, Neutral Zone was at the NAHL Showcase in the Fall. People have been asking about the report. The short answer is that we have added…
Brooks-Pingree Tournament 2019: Top 50
Steady Improvement the Story at Brooks-Pingree Tournament Far removed from the glitz and glamor of the typical prep tournaments like the Flood Marr, St. Sebastien’s Holiday Tournament, Avon Christmas Classic…
OJHL: Aurora vs Buffalo and Oakville vs St. Michaels
Aurora Tigers Vs. Buffalo Jr. Sabres This game was played on December 18, 2019 in Buffalo, New York. The Aurora Tigers managed to make it somewhat of a close game…
Boston Advantage Invite: Top 20
At this event showcased at the Pilgrim Arena in Hingham Massachusetts, NZ took in some top U18 and U16 talent with local teams like the Boston Advantage, NH Jr Monarchs,…
