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GOJHL Game Report: Pelham vs. Thorold

Game/Tournament Reviews, Prospects, Scouting Reports

OJHL; Pelham 4 – Thorold 3  Oct 26, 2016

Jake Lloyd (Forward, L, 5’11” 180 lbs, Thorold Blackhawks, Jun/96) – Jake is a converted defenceman and doing fairly well at it (23 points in 17 games). He is the captain of the Thorold team this year and I have seen him captain other teams so this is nothing new to him. Jake is an average skater with an above average heart. He gives you all he has every night. He converted on Thorold’s first goal on a nice 2v2 and was back playing defence on the first unit power play. Good hockey IQ he knows what to do and when to do it and is a willing participant in every battle. B+

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Beantown Fall Classic U16 Top 75

Articles, Game/Tournament Reviews, Prospects, Scouting Reports

 

Neutral Zone headed to Marlboro for the Fall Beantown Classic in late October. We had two scouts in attendance and focused on the U16 Division. Once again, there were a lot of teams and some very high end talent. Below are the players that we noticed over the weekend. The fact that a player is mentioned here means that we believe they had a generally positive influence on their teams. Grades are a way to differentiate this group from each other. All the players listed are solid prospects and many are new additions to our profiles.

 

Logan Pietila (#17, Compuware, ‘00; F)-If you blinked, you missed Logan. One scout used the word “creative” three times in three games. He played fast which was impressive but what made him stand out was his ability to access all his tools at full speed. He was a factor in space, on the wall and in all three zones. He was one of the best players (certainly the most elusive) in the entire tournament. College: Michigan Tech    Grade: A-

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EHL Scouting Report: Northern Cyclones vs NH Monarchs

Game/Tournament Reviews, Prospects, Scouting Reports

 

Neutral Zone headed to Tri-Town arena on Friday as we headed to Hooksett, NH to watch the Cyclones take on the Monarchs. There was a good crowd on hand as the Monarchs raised the EHL Championship banner in a pre-game ceremony. The Cyclones won the game 3-2 after falling down 2-0 early in the first period. Austin Smith (G, 1997; Cyclones #36) (Grade:B) shook off a tough start to get the win for the Cyclones. He battled and showed a level of mental toughness in his first game in the EHL after a stint in the NAHL.

We will have the EHL covered all season and will see each team many times over the next several months.

Players that we noted in this game: Grades reflect performance in this game only. All players have profiles on the Neutral Zone website with all scouting reports attached. Players listed here made an overall positive influence on the game.

Markie Cambpell (F, 1996; Cyclones #51)-Markie didn’t get on the score sheet tonight but he was the best player on the ice. Last time we watched him play we were concerned about his size. That was not an issue here. He was the toughest player on the ice. He played with energy, was in constant motion, disrupted the opponent and played in all situations. He was good on the cycle and forechecked hard. The last 30 seconds of the game with his team down 6-4 he blocked a shot, won a puck against three Monarchs and dove to get a puck out. Grade: A

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Compuware/Honeybaked Tournament U18, U16, U14: Top 65

Articles, Game/Tournament Reviews, Prospects, Scouting Reports

Neutral Zone attended the Compuware/Honeybaked tournament in October. Below is a list of players from U14, U16 to U18 that stood out. Keep in mind, these grades are a reflection of how the players performed at this event only and is not a reflection of their overall skill set or upside.

We are still gathering information on the younger players and we will update profiles as we are able.

Austin Neirynck-(R- 5’11/175lbs-04/21/98-Compuware U18)-Very hard worker, likes to go to the net and get dirty to score goals. Has a knack of scoring goals, has a quick release and accurate shot. He has the quickness, smarts and the offensive ability to make things happen in the offensive zone. Very capable playing in the defensive zone and he’s not a liability. Very strong skater and balanced in which he uses his quickness to his advantage. Would like to see him handle the puck and create even more chances. Grade: A

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GOJHL Scouting Report: Lasalle Vipers vs Lambton Shores Predators

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Lasalle Vipers vs Lambton Shores Predators

October 26th, 2016 @ Lasalle Vollmer Center

Lasalle won the game 10-4 outshooting Lambton 49-29.

Grades reflect only performance in this game.

 

FORWARDS

B+

Liam MacDougall #9 Lasalle Vipers (L, 5-10/175, late 1997)

MacDougall has a powerful skating stride and moves the puck well playing center and uses his wingers effectively. He is methodical with the puck on his stick and looks to make a play rather than give up possession of the puck.  He knows how to create separation as the high guy on a 3-on-2 and supports his D down low in the defensive zone.  He needs more structure when penalty killing especially in the neutral zone where he goes at the puck even if a teammate is already there.

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