Neutral Zone was in attendance all weekend to watch the Cape Cod Whalers Midget Showcase at the Canton Ice House. The schedule was fluid as some teams had to backout…
U15
U15: Midwest vs. Michigan Showcase
The U15 Michigan teams played against the Midwest teams in Kalkaska, MI for the weekend of September 25-27. Compuware went undefeated as they won all four games: they defeated Team…
U15 Springfield Rifles at The Jr. Bulldogs Showcase
Neutral Zone had 3 scouts in attendance for the 2020 Jr. Bulldogs Showcase, but one scout primarily focused on the 2005 birth year. Here are his thoughts on the U15 Springfield Rifles and the players who distinguished themselves on Sunday morning versus the U15 Boston Jr. Eagles.
U14 and U15 Shattucks St. Mary’s vs Minnesota Walleye
U14 and U15 Shattucks St.Marys vs Minnesota Walleye; September 24, 2020 Neutral Zone was in attendance for a double header between U15 and U14 Minnesota Walleye and Shattucks St. Mary’s…
BK Selects Academy. U14, 15, U16: 33 Players Evaluated
NZ went to Northford, CT to watch a few teams we have not yet scouted. The Bishop Kearney Selects were one of those teams as this was their coming out…
Quick Hit: Top 20 Standouts from Saturday at the Yale Showcase
NZ attended games at the Northford Ice Pavilion in Connecticut today from 8:00 AM until 8:00 PM. We watched mostly U16 and U14 games. Below is a taste of what…
Midwest Exposure Series Showcase. U15, U16, U18: Top 90
Neutral Zone was in attendance for the Midwest Exposure Series Showcase event in Minnesota 9/18 through 9/20. This was a very competitive event with some strong teams at the U15,…
Shattuck U16 vs. MN Moose U16/Shattuck U15 vs. MN Loons.
U16 SSM vs. Minnesota Moose U16 The SSM U16 team hosted the Minnesota Blizzard U16 9/23 in a back and forth game that started a bit sloppy and picked up…
MN Blades Invitational, U14, U15, U16: Top 90
The U14 division of the MN Blades Invitational was competitive and featured some very good players from around the country. Neutral Zone was in attendance to watch the six teams…
U15 – Cape Cod Whalers vs Boston Jr. Eagles (9/13/2020)
Neutral Zone had two scouts in attendance evaluating as the U15 Whalers played host to the Boston Jr. Eagles. These are the players who we feel had a positive impact for their team.
MN Blue Army at SSM U14; U15; U16
Neutral Zone was in attendance for the U14 SSM vs MN Blue Army Elite games Saturday September 12th. We watched the U14, U15 and U16 teams play. Grades for all…
Beantown Classic (2004-2005): Top 87
Neutral Zone had four scouts in attendance for the Beantown Classic Showcase. Below is our report on the 2004-2005 Division. You can click on any player below and access their…
Kings of East Coast: Top 60 Prospects
The Kings of East Coast has always been a well run event led by Vinny Montalbano. This year was no different as he spent the night before making copies of…
Triple Crown Showcase (2005s): Top 120
Neutral Zone had four scouts in attendance for the Triple Crown Showcase in Exeter, NH. This was a collection of many of the top 2005’s from the East but there…
Ivy Shootout: Princeton, NJ. Top 85
Neutral Zone sent a scout to evaluate the Ivy League Shootout/First Contact Camp in the Princeton, NJ area. College coaches, parents and other evaluators were not allowed in the rink….
Blue Line Elite Prep Cup Top 120 2004s, 2005s and 2006s
In what has become an unprecedented time in youth hockey: players are now starting to get back to summer hockey after a four-month layoff. In the New England area, all…
USHL Player Development Camp, Green Bay, WI: Top 115
USHL Player Development Camp, Green Bay, WI Neutral Zone sent a scout to the Green Bay area to scout the 2005 group at the USHL combine. Director of USHL Development,…
2005 EHG All Star Weekend: All 45 Skaters Graded
Neutral Zone had at least two and often four scouts in attendance at the Exposure Hockey Group’s All-Star Weekend. Our main focus was the 2005 and 2006 age groups. Matt…
NCDC Futures Draft
NCDC Futures Draft The NCDC held its annual draft on June 10, 2020. The league has a regular draft of older players and then a Futures Draft of mostly 2004…
Get to Know Camron VanSickle
Brian Murphy; VP and Director of US Scouting on Camron VanSickle: There very few players who seem to become more relaxed and more focused near the net. You almost see…
Saxen Robertson
2004 Saxen Robertson from the Pitt Penguins Elite went undrafted in the OHL. I understand that he may not be at the top of team’s lists but he is a…