Foxboro, MA – It was Thursday at Noon and the Foxboro Sports was packed with NHL scouts. Here are the players who stood out to Neutral Zone in the back…
Scouting Reports
Ottawa Jr. Senators vs. Navan Grads
Friday, December 4, 2020 The Ottawa Jr. Senators visited the Navan Grads on Friday, December 4th for a CCHL developmental scrimmage. This was a very fast-paced, competitive game and there…
Mount vs Mount Showcase: Top 45
As we work to wrap up our in-person scouting from November, we made two trips to Adelard Arena in Woonsocket, RI to catch a total of four split squad games…
EHL: Valley Jr. Warriors vs Seahawks HC
Thursday, December 3rd, Neutral Zone observed the matinee matchup between Valley Jr. Warriors and The Seahawks Hockey Club. This game showed why special teams are important to winning hockey games….
Rivier University Names Eric Sorenson Head Coach
Rivier University has hired its first head coach. The program, which is slated to begin Division III play next season, has tabbed Williams College assistant coach Eric Sorenson has its…
NCDC: Cyclones vs Monarchs
Wednesday, December 2nd, Neutral Zone observed the matinee matchup between The Northern Cyclones and The New Hampshire Jr. Monarchs of the NCDC. The New Hampshire rivalry was in full force…
USPHL Announces Tampa Hub Concept
The USPHL will be moving as many teams and players that are interested to Tampa to play in a “Hub City” that will begin next month. According to Mark Divver…
U16: CCM Shootout at South Bend: Top 60
Neutral Zone was in South Bend, Indiana for the U16 CCM Shootout as 6 teams competed for 5 games each. We were able to watch each team play 3 games…
EHL: Boston Jr. Rangers vs Seahawks HC
Rangers vs Seahawks EHL 12-1-20 Tuesday, December 1st, Neutral Zone observed the morning matchup between Boston Jr. Rangers and The Seahawks Hockey Club. This game was tight in scoring, but…
Shoot for Success Showcase Tournament: Top 15
Neutral Zone watched a two game tournament in Stratford, Ontario, consisting of a showcase of top prospect players from all different teams and leagues. Players in this tournament ranged in…
NCDC: Boston Advantage vs Islanders Hockey Club
On Sunday, November 29th the Boston Advantage played the Islanders Hockey Club (IHC) at Skate 3 Ice Arena. The Boston Advantage took an early lead in the game from a…
U14: Mission, Jr. Gamblers, Team Illinois, Chicago Young Americans: Top 70
Three U14 AAA Chicago teams and the U14 AAA Northeast Wisconsin Jr Gamblers headed to Appleton, Wisconsin, the weekend of November 21st & 22nd, to get some games in. The…
NAHL: Thanksgiving Weekend. Aberdeen, Austin, Maryland, Amarillo, Johnstown: Top 60
NAHL Thanksgiving Weekend; 11/27-11/29 It was an exciting weekend in the NAHL that featured plenty of hockey and showcased some great talent. Neutral zone had multiple scouts covering the junior…
QMJHL Announces Pause Until Jan. 3
The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League announced that the league is pausing its activities through January 3. Teams were informed of the decision earlier on Monday. “The current situation with…
NAHL: Johnstown Tomahawks vs New Jersey Titans
Johnstown Tomahawks (6-2-2) vs New Jersey Titans (4-5-1) November 29, 2020; Final Score: Johnstown Tomahawks – 3 New Jersey Titans – 2 (SO) On Sunday, November 29th, Neutral Zone observed the…
NAHL Goalie of the Month, November
NAHL Goalie of the Month (November) Graham Burke #32 (G, L, 5’11”, 145, Lone Star Brahmas, 01/29/2001) – Burke was no less than stellar in the month of November for…
USHL: Chicago vs Green Bay
Neutral Zone was watching online on Friday, November 25th, as the Chicago Steel took on the Green Bay Gamblers at the Resch Center in Green Bay. The Gamblers came out…
Avon Old Farms vs Salisbury Weekend Scrimmage: Top 10
Recently, we sat down to watch a Saturday matinee between two storied CT prep programs: Avon Old Farms and Salisbury. Avon Old Farms came out on top in this game…
USHL: Des Moines, Sioux Falls, NTDP 17, Chicago
Neutral Zone watched two games consisting of the USHL. Both were close games with the Chicago Steel giving the best outing. Below is a list of players and their evaluations…
USPHL NCDC Goalie Reports (10/26/20 – 11/2/20)
Below are out second set of reports on the goalies in the USPHL NCDC. A couple really young netminders with huge long term potential mixed with a few veteran goaltenders…
Team Canada Shuts Down World Junior Camp
Hockey Canada was forced to shut down its World Junior Selection Camp after two players reportedly tested positive for COVID-19. Canada confirmed that all players had entered a quarantine until…