NZ scouts were in attendance for a match up between two of the countries top midget programs at the USHL Fall Classic where Team Wisconsin got the overtime win 2-1….
Scouting Reports
NAHL Showcase Top Goalies
NAHL Showcase Top Goalies The NAHL showcase was a great time for Neutral Zone scouts to get an opportunity to watch all the talent the league has to offer this…
U18: Nova Scotia. Valley Wildcats vs South Shore
Valley NSU18MHL Sept 26th 2021 Valley Wildcats Aidan Bent #17 (F, L, 5’10”, 141, Valley Wildcats, 2006)- 2006 – Bent plays a good two-way forward role. He is responsible…
NCAA: Three USHL Recruits Back on the NCAA Market
There were two recruit notes out of the USHL Fall Classic this weekend. According to line charts at the prospect event, Chicago Steel goaltender Gibson Homer is no longer committed to Miami…
USA Hockey Names Mancini Assistant Executive Director
Bob Mancini, with more than 35 years of experience, including since 2009 as a regional manager for USA Hockey’s American Development Model, has been promoted to assistant executive director of…
WHL: Americans, Raiders Add Players via Trade
The Spokane Chiefs have traded defenceman Jordan Chudley to the Tri-City Americans for a ninth-round pick in the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft. The teams announced the deal Monday. Chudley, who…
Hockey Canada Cancels Multiple Fall Events
Hockey Canada announced today that due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the body has canceled the 2021 National Women’s Under-18 Championship, 2021 Canadian Tire Para Hockey Cup, and 2021 World…
U16: Springfield Pics vs Springfield Rifles. Two Games
On September 19th Neutral Zone attended the Springfield Rifles Showcase, observing two games in the U-16 division featuring the Springfield Pics and the host team the Springfield Rifles. Both of…
U14: Team Wisconsin vs Chicago Mission. Three Games. 35 Players.
Team Wisconsin and Chicago Mission U14 AAA teams played a three-game series on the weekend of 09/18/21-09/19/21. The games were played at the Hyundai Rink at the Fifth Third Arena…
CSSHL U15 Prep: RHA Nationals vs Pilot Mound Buffaloes.
The two Manitoba hockey academies faced off against each other in exhibition action as the RHA Nationals hosted the Pilot Mound Buffaloes on Sept.17/21. RHA is a proven commodity and…
Midwest Exposure Showcase 07’s. Top 45
2021 Midwest Exposure Showcase 2007’s TOP 45 Neutral Zone observed the 2007 division of the Midwest Exposure Series held in Minneapolis, MN from September 17th – 19th at the Furniture…
BCHL Experiments with Rule Changes
The BCHL will experiment with several possible rule changes during its 47-game exhibition slate, which kicked off this weekend. The rule changes which will be tested were put forth by…
Owen Sound Signs Defenseman Taos Jordan
The Owen Sound Attack announced that they have signed Taos Jordan to a standard player agreement. Jordan was selected in the 12th round of the 2020 Priority Selection Draft. Jordan finished his…
Red Deer will host 2021 WHL Cup for ’06s
Red Deer will serve as the host for the 2021 WHL Cup, the league announced today. Scheduled to be held October 20-24, the 2021 WHL Cup will be played at…
Morandom Thoughts: September 17-19
Right from the get go I noticed Trey Jefferis on the U16 Jr. Flyers. He came on the ice with a ton of enthusiasm during warm-ups and it carried over to the game. He was strong on pucks, won battles, blocked shots and in general was a difference maker in the win versus Boston Hockey Academy. I just love seeing a kid with a ton of enthusiasm in warm-ups because it makes me think the game matters to them and they’re not just there because mom and dad want them to be there.
Team Wisconsin vs Shattuck-St. Mary’s Sabres U16 AAA. Two Games. 15 Players.
Team Wisconsin and Shattuck-St. Mary’s Sabres U16 AAA teams played a two-game series on the weekend of 09/11/21-09/12/21. The games were played on the campus of SSM at the John…
U14: Mission Labor Day Showcase. Top 50
The Chicago Mission U14 hosted the Mission Labor Day Showcase 2021 on September 3rd – September 5th in Bensenville, IL with all the games being played at The Edge on…
Nova Scotia Midget. NSU18MHL Early Bird: Top 60
Neutral Zone attended the NSU18MHL Early Bird tournament at the Pictou County Wellness Centre in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. There was a good competition throughout the weekend where we got…
NCAA: Notre Dame Adds a Throwback Forward
(‘04) Brennan Ali (F) to Notre Dame for 2022 Ali is from Chicago and played for the Chicago Mission before he joined the U.S. NTDP U17 team last season. In…
Neponset Valley River Rats Showcase 2021
Neutral Zone made the trip to the Canton Ice House on August 30 and 31 to take in the Neponset Valley River Rats Showcase. There were games played at over…
NAHL Opening Weekend Goalie Report
NAHL Goalie Report – Opening Weekend 910-9/11 The NAHL regular season is back! Eight games this weekend kicked off the NAHL season and Neutral Zone goalie scouts were eager to…