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
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…
Andrew Centrella
Andrew Centrella of the Valley Forge Minuteman is our 81st ranked 2004. he played up on the U16 team and is a player we feel OHL teams missed him in…
Landon MacDonald
Michigan High School standout Landon MacDonald was taken by the the Mississauga Steelheads in the 10th round of the OHL Draft. There are a few things that make Landon interesting…
Bryce McConnell-Barker and Isaiah George
Get to know the 4th and 68th overall picks in the OHL Draft and why our Director of Ontario Scouting and NHL NZ Contributor, Paul O’Hagan really likes both selections….
Joe Muldowney
Joe Muldowney taken 110th Overall by the Owen Sound Attack Joe Muldowney (4.25 Star Amateur Rating, 2020 NHL Grade – NA) ForwardHere is what our Head of Ontario Scouting Paul…
Brady Stonehouse
Brady Stonehouse (4.5 Star Amateur Rating, 2020 NHL Grade – NA) Forward-26th Overall, Ottawa 67s Director of Scouting in Ontario, Paul O’Hagan: One of the best skaters in the age…
Evan Konyen
Evan Konyen taken in the fourth round by the Sudbury Wolves in the OHL Draft. Brian Murphy’s take: Sometimes players jump off the ice and specific skills are evident. Their…
Gavin Brindley
I thought he was a given for the NTDP, but he may be a player who is better off in the long run by not being on that roster. He’s competitive as hell and I hope he’s using the snub as gas.
Nathan Lewis
Nathan Lewis went #137 and Brian Murphy thinks Kitchener has something cooking with the lanky Lewis. I’ve seen Nathan play a few times. Someone said the Rangers took a chance…