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…
Scouting Reports
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,…
OHL Draft Preliminary League Rankings
Below is a consolidated list of our top players in each of the major Ontario AAA leagues and Ontario draft eligible prospects at the mid season point. Neutral Zone will…
World Junior A Challenge: Top 75
The World Junior A Challenge took place this year in Dawson Creek, BC with 5 teams: Canada East, Canada West , United States, Czech Republic and Russia. This has become…
Whitby Silver Stick (2004): Top 183
The International Silver Stick is the most competitive of Minor Midget AAA tournaments we view in Ontario each season. Teams must apply from across Canada and the US and they…
MJHL November Scouting Reports: 100 Players
Neutral Zone has scouted — games in the MJHL this past month and have put them together in one combined report. The grades below are based on how the individual…
MJHL: OCN Blizzard vs Winnipeg Blues
Rhys Raeside #18 (F, R, 6’2″, 195, Winnipeg Blues, 03/05/2003) -Raeside showcased his end to end speed and power game again during this game. He broke the puck out of…
USHL Scouting Report: Omaha vs. Lincoln
November 8th; The Omaha Lancers had quite the day, as they would go on to beat the Lincoln Stars in a 6-2 victory. Both Western Conference teams had many power…
USHL Scouting Report: Sioux Falls vs. Sioux City
November 15th; The Sioux City Musketeers defeated the Sioux Falls Stampede 5-2. Both teams struggled with their power plays, as the Stampede went 1/7 and Musketeers went 0/4, the Musketeers…