In an open letter from Bowdoin College president Clayton Rose to the college’s community, it was announced that all sports at the school – including men’s and women’s hockey –…
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Merrimack Recruit LaForme Traded to Ottawa 67’s
Merrimack recruit Steven LaForme has been traded to the Ottawa 67’s in the OHL and according to a press release by the team, will enter training camp for the 2020-21 season. If…
University of Alberta Drops Hockey Among Other Sports
The University of Alberta announced this week that it will be dropping men’s and women’s hockey, as well as basketball and volleyball for the 2020-21 season in cost-cutting measures due…
WHL Announces Return to Play Initiative
The WHL wrapped up his league meetings via online video conference earlier this week, and during the meeting, teams discussed and finalized the league’s return to play initiative. With government…
2001 National Rankings
Neutral Zone is pleased to announce the final National Rankings for NCAA-Eligible prospects born in 2001 playing in North America. This comprehensive list ranks the top 400 prospects in this…
Gary Roberts on Recovery
The following article was written by Gary Roberts, NHL veteran forward who now owns and operates Gary Roberts Training Roberts will contribute more information to Neutral Zone readers. Click here to…
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…
QMJHL American Entry Draft
QMJHL American Entry Draft The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League held its Canadian Draft on Saturday and Sunday. Five Americans were taken there as Luke Santilli (D, R, 5’9″, 145,…
LIU Adds Two Hockey East Goalies From Transfer Portal
Long Island University has added two goalies out of the NCAA transfer portal, picking up Vincent Purpura from Boston University and Stephen Mundinger from Maine. Mundinger can likely take advantage…
Magicians (NAHL) Hire Stu Bickel as Head Coach
The Minnesota Magicians (NAHL) have hired former NHL’er Stu Bickel as the team’s head coach. Bickel, who played college hockey at Minnesota, had been a graduate assistant with the Gophers…
MacDonald Hired as UW-Stout Head Coach
Curry College assistant coach Mike MacDonald has been hired as the new head coach at UW-Stout. MacDonald has spent the last four seasons at Curry. “I believe that UW-Stout has…
McKenzie To Remain Kitchener Rangers Head Coach
Mike McKenzie, the GM of the Kitchener Rangers, had also been serving as the team’s interim head coach. On Thursday, the team removed that interim tag, as McKenzie will permanently…
U Sports Cancels Fall Sports, Hockey Exhibitions Likely Canceled
U Sports, the governing body of college sports in Canada, announced this week that it was canceling all of its fall championships. As part of the announcement, men’s and women’s…
Gary Roberts on Food Shopping
The following article was written by Gary Roberts, NHL veteran forward who now owns and operates Gary Roberts Training Roberts will contribute more information to Neutral Zone readers. Click here to…
QMJHL Announces Plan for Oct. 1 Return with Limited Fans
The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, which just held its draft last week, announced plans for the league to return on Oct. 1 with limited fans in attendance. The league…
Boston Advantage Joins USPHL, NCDC
The Boston Advantage will join the USPHL and NCDC for the upcoming 2020-21 season; the sides announced an agreement last week. The Advantage will join the Tier-II NCDC along with…
Michigan Tech’s Mitch Meek Transfers to LIU; Sharks Add More Recruits
Michigan Tech defense Mitch Meek announced that he’s transferring to Long Island for this upcoming season. Meek just completed his third season with Michigan Tech, and will head to LIU…
NAHL’s Janesville Jets Hire Burgess as Head Coach
The Janesville Jets (NAHL) announced the hiring of Parker Burgess as head coach and promoted former assistant coach Lennie Childs to a new role of associate head coach. Burgess replaces Corey Leivermann, who had…
BC Recruit Cam MacDonald Signs with Saint John in QMJHL
Cam MacDonald, a 17-year-old forward who was committed to Boston College, has signed with the Saint John Sea Dogs in the QMJHL. MacDonald is a Novia Scotia native and is…
Gary Roberts Off-Season Goals
The following article was written by Gary Roberts, NHL veteran forward who now owns and operates Gary Roberts Training Roberts will contribute more information to Neutral Zone readers. Click here to…
UAH Head Coach Mike Corbett Resigns
Just last week, Alabama-Huntsville’s men’s hockey program was saved after a fundraising campaign raised more than $500,000 in five days. But on Wednesday, the Chargers lost their head coach. Mike…