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South Shore Kings 6 @ Okanagan Eagles 1; September 14th, 2016 Neutral Zone made the drive to the Foxboro Sports center on Wednesday for the first USPHL Premier game of the 2016-17 season. The NZ USPHL Game of the Week was between the South Shore Kings and the Okanagan Eagles. Both teams call Foxboro home so the
Northern Cyclones 4 @ EC Wizards 2; September 13th, 2016 Neutral Zone started the EHL season on Tuesday as we headed to Bedford, MA to watch the EC Wizards take on the Northern Cyclones. Play was sloppy early as can be expected in both teams’ first games. As the game moved
NHL/NCAA/CHL/Junior coaches and scouts have asked us at Neutral Zone to give them an idea of what we will be covering this month. Most of these tournaments will have…
Don’t tell Drew DeRidder that he’s not big enough to stop the puck. The “undersized” goalie has accomplished more as a sixteen-year-old than most youth players do in their…
At 5’3” and 130 lbs Joey Strada doesn’t look like a hockey player. He certainly doesn’t look like a division one talent…until the puck drops. The fast, cerebral playmaker…
NZ headed to Marlboro, Massachusetts for the Summer Beantown in mid-August with a focus on the futures and pro divisions. The showcase was very well done. Teams had jerseys with matching socks, numbers and names that were visible and respected coaches on the bench. Each team had 16 skaters and the games were all
The Beantown Classic is one of the premiere hockey tournaments in New England and provides scouts and coaches the opportunity to see some of the best players in the region play against one another in a single setting. It also jumbles up rosters and ages which is nice to see. Due to conflicts with
Most fans know Minnesota is a special hockey community, and Brian Halonen’s parents demonstrated the unique dedication to the game that defines the region by building a rink in…
In a world of instant gratification, Mitchell Chaffee’s story is one that serves as a reminder of the value of patience and persistence. Growing up in Michigan, Mitchell learned…
For John Malone, the rising sophomore at Delbarton School, the hockey dream didn’t start as a young boy; in fact, his hockey story began as an eight year old…
As a three-year old growing up in Naples, FL, Zach Solow was first exposed to hockey watching games on TV with his dad. This sparked a desire to play…
Alec Regula, an elite prospect who has emerged out of Michigan High School hockey, is one of the hottest names in youth hockey right now. We have been on…
Like many hockey families, Jerry Harding’s introduction to the game came from chasing his two older brothers around the backyard in street hockey. Growing up in Canton, MA he…
Carson Dimoff, one of the best Western US prospects in the 99’ birth year, has had unique journey to college hockey. “I was born and raised in the…
Jeremy Davidson was the only player in the country last year to win the National Championship two years in a row for different organizations. He won the U14 National…
At Neutral Zone we typically avoid the rush of summer hockey showcases. We aren’t against them as it can be fun or a chance for players to get on the ice; but to properly evaluate players during summer hockey showcases is not good practice. However, for the Junior Chowder Cup being less than a
Matt Cameron grew up in Berwyn, PA, however his parents hail from Canada and have a deep appreciation for hockey so at the age of five Matt found himself…
Every year in Buffalo, NY the top players from around the country meet for the US Development Camps. It is a chance for the players to test themselves against…
In today’s hockey climate players are participating on split season teams, summer teams and full season teams; often times for different organizations and different coaching staffs for each. Most scouts…
Owen Lindmark didn’t grow up with hockey; it was a passion he discovered at 7 years old watching Chicago Blackhawks games on TV. The next year the family moved…
In the world of college hockey, recruiting has become a national enterprise. While the majority of Minnesota’s and Boston College’s rosters are full of locals, they also have players…