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Neutral Zone has released its first player rankings of the U.S. National Team Development Program’s U18 roster following the team’s opening six games. It has been a challenging start to the season, with the group posting a 1–5 record against a USHL schedule. Still, early trends are emerging and several players have had a good start to the 2025/26 season.
Neutral Zone goalie report from The Fall Classic
Moose Jaw seized control early in the second period with four unanswered goals to build a commanding lead. Brandon battled back and cut the deficit to just one, but the Warriors’ relentless offense ultimately proved too much to contain, sealing the win down the stretch.
Played on Oct 1, 2025 Western Hockey League Game Played in Brandt Centre Game Sheet Blake Fiddler (D, R, 6’5″, 220, Edmonton Oil Kings, 07/09/2007) Game Rating B+ 1 Viewing Comments: The…
Sam Oremba got the visiting Spokane Chiefs rolling just two minutes into the game as he scored on a two on one, coming off a neutral zone turnover. The reality is this was an indication of what was to come in this game. The Chiefs went on to score three more times before the end of the first and cruised to an 8-2 victory over the Kelowna Rockets. They were led by Mathis Preston with three points, while Chase Harrington and Coco Armstrong added two goals each. Carter Esler was very steady between the pipes for the Chiefs stopping 36 Kelowna shots.
Neutral Zone goalie report from The Fall Classic
Neutral Zone goalie report from The Fall Classic
Played on Sep 19, 2025 Western Hockey League Game Played in CN Center Game Sheet General Game Notes: Prince George Cougars had a strong opening night that can be summoned up as…
Neutral Zone goalie report from The Fall Classic
Played on Sep 25, 2025 Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League Game Played in Arena Glencore Game Sheet General Game Notes: This game was a back and forth battle, with neither team giving…
Neutral Zone goalie report from The Fall Classic
Played on Sep 21, 2025 Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League Game Played in Centre Gervais Auto Game Sheet General Game Notes: After a scoreless opening period, Shawinigan broke through early in the…
Neutral Zone goalie report from The Fall Classic
Saskatoon Blades vs. Prince Albert Raiders. Game was played in Prince Albert Saskatchewan, September 19th 2025. This game was fairly even for chances, however there was a lot of powerplays and not much flow to the game. Prince Albert scored some opportunistic goals and had some good bounces, scoring a late empty net goal to seal the win with 2 minutes to go.
In OHL action between the Owen Sound Attack and the Barrie Colts, it was a goaltending duel between Carter George (#32) and Ben Hrebik (#62), as both netminders held the game to just one goal apiece through regulation and overtime. It took extra shooters in the shootout for Owen Sound to come out on top with a 2–1 victory.
Sarnia travelled to play Soo in the league opening weekend. Soo won the game 5-2 with the fifth goal being an empty-netter. Soo came out very strong in the opening period, dominating the play and holding a 19-6 advantage in shots and leading 3-0, but Sarnia battled back in the next two periods to make it a closer game. A report of the top players in this game is below:
Neutral Zone scouted the 2025 Hlinka-Gretzky Cup, providing a detailed evaluation of players eligible for the 2026 NHL Draft. This report goes beyond goals and assists to focus on traits that translate at the professional level. Each evaluation highlights how a player impacts the game offensively, defensively and in transition, while also addressing limitations and long-term projection.
Team USA’s gold medal at the 2025 Hlinka-Gretzky Cup was not the product of one star performance, but a roster where different players excelled in specific statistical areas. By digging into the numbers, we can see how each skater’s contributions, from scoring and playmaking to puck battles and takeaways, added up to a balanced, championship Gold Medal winning formula.
The 2025 Hlinka-Gretzky Cup featured a mix of players who could be considered goal scorers, playmakers and possession drivers, but the top five scorers all found different paths to success. Using InStat data Neutral Zone scouts looked beyond the point totals to understand how each player generated offense, drove play and separated themselves from their peers.
The 2025 Hlinka-Gretzky Cup was once again a showcase of elite young talent, and while goals and assists grabbed the headlines, the real measure of impact often came from the backend. Defensemen not only produced offensively, but also dictated tempo, played tough minutes and swung momentum in ways that don’t always show up on a scoresheet. Using InStat data compiled by Neutral Zone scouts, this evaluation highlights the defenders who stood out for more than just their point totals
The Hlinka-Gretzky Cup is often remembered for highlight-reel goals and point leaders, but the real story runs deeper. Success at this level comes just as much from the details—who controls the puck, wins battles, makes plays under pressure, and tilts the ice in their team’s favor. Using InStat tracking and Neutral Zone’s scouting data, we looked past the scoresheet to uncover which players truly drove play.