Neutral Zone was in attendance at the John Ferguson Memorial Tournament at the Booster Juice Recreation Centre in Edmonton, AB on Sunday, September 7, 2025, to view AEHL U15 AAA…
Scouting Reports
Quebec M18 AAA: Three Games – 32 Players Evaluated
Neutral Zone was in attendance for three Quebec M18 AAA games, which marked the start of the 2025-2026 season. This is the beginning of our coverage for the upcoming 2026…
BEAST 16U: Nichols School 16U (4) @ BK Selects 16U (5) – 13 Players Evaluated
Nichols School jumped out to a 3-0 lead, but then got into penalty trouble and watched their lead evaporate. However, they tied the game with less than one minute left,…
U14 Showdown: Pittsburgh Penguins Elite at Mount St. Charles
Neutral Zone was on site at Mount St. Charles for a U14 matchup featuring two of the top programs in the country: Mount St. Charles and Pittsburgh Penguins Elite. With one scout in attendance and the support of InStat analytics, we compiled baseline evaluations on 26 players. These reports highlight current tendencies, strengths and areas for growth as these 2011-born prospects begin their Bantam seasons.
NCAA Commitments: Sept. 8 – 14
With Neutral Zone being the go-to place to stay up to date with commitments around the hockey world, here is the latest installment of players who have committed to the…
Mission Labor Day Showcase 15’s: 91 Players Evaluated
Neutral Zone evaluated the 2010 Chicago Mission Labour Day Showcase, which was held in Chicago, IL, from August 29 to September 1st 2025. There was some top-quality talent at this…
NCAA Commitments: Sept. 1 – 7
With Neutral Zone being the go-to place to stay up to date with commitments around the hockey world, here is the latest installment of players who have committed to the…
Matthew Hlacar: The Relentless Rise From Undrafted Player To The Toronto Maple Leafs
When you meet Matthew Hlacar, you’re struck by how grounded he is. A 6-foot-4 winger who just got drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs, he still describes himself as a…
Grand Rapids Kickoff Classic 15s: 30 Players Evaluated
Neutral Zone evaluated the Grand Rapids Kickoff Classic U15s, held at the Southside Ice Arena from August 22-24. Five Michigan teams were in attendance, with Fox Motors asserting their dominance…
NAR 13U Kickoff Classic: 27 Players Evaluated
Neutral Zone observed the NAR U13 Kickoff Classic, held in South Bend, Indiana, from August 23-24. Little Caesars and the Chicago Mission had some tightly contested matches, tying both games…
CCM 68 Mount Prospect 2011s: 131 Players Evaluated
Neutral Zone evaluated some of the top 2011 players in North America at the CCM 68s, held in Mount Prospect, IL from August 6th to 10th. An elite level of…
AJHL: Grande Prairie (2) vs Drayton Valley (3)
Neutral Zone viewed AJHL pre-season action on August 26th, as the Drayton Valley Thunder defeeated the Grade Prairie Storm by a score of 3-2 at the Bonnetts Energy Centre in…
Scouting Report: U14 Standouts from the EAK at Walpole
Over Labor Day weekend Neutral Zone scouts attended the Eastern Alliance Kickoff at Cadillac Ice Arena in Walpole, Massachusetts, with a focus on the 2011 age group. Using line charts and rosters available at the rink, our staff was able to closely evaluate players from the Woodbridge Wolfpack, Philadelphia Jr. Flyers, Boston Jr. Eagles and NJ Avalanche. Each report provides a baseline evaluation of individual skill sets, habits and on-ice impact to build a foundation for long-term tracking. As additional rosters from other participating teams become available, we will expand our U14 coverage and continue to add evaluations to our database.
Quebec M18: Four Games – 31 Players Evaluated
Neutral Zone was at the rinks of Quebec for the Quebec M18 pre-season. On August 5th, we were at the Arena de Magog as the Cantonniers hosted Trois-Rivières. On August…
NCAA Commitments: Aug. 25 – 31
With Neutral Zone being the go-to place to stay up to date with commitments around the hockey world, here is the latest installment of players who have committed to the…
Eli Palfreyman Memorial Tournament: 35 Players Evaluated
Neutral Zone was in attendance at the fourth annual Eli Palfreyman Memorial Tournament, held annually in Ayr, Ontario, from August 20-24. This event featured eight teams: five from the GOJHL,…
2025 Junior Chowder Cup 140 2010 Notables (Sans Nattys)
Two weeks following our trip to Foxboro Sports Center, we were back for Junior Chowder Cup (July 24-27) which boasted a big field of teams. All told, 149 teams across…
NCAA Commitments: Aug. 18 – 24
With Neutral Zone being the go-to place to stay up to date with commitments around the hockey world, here is the latest installment of players who have committed to the…
2025 Mass HS Showcase Top 65
Every year in August, a selection of college, junior and prep coaches and pro scouts from Massachusetts all head over to Mass HS Showcase which took place for the second…
NCAA Commitments: Aug. 11 – 17
With Neutral Zone being the go-to place to stay up to date with commitments around the hockey world, here is the latest installment of players who have committed to the…
Top 300 North American Rankings 2009s
Over the last three seasons, Neutral Zone scouts have viewed the 2009-born age group across North America, with evaluations conducted by regional scouts, regional directors, and national directors. The rankings…