The Fargo Force of the USHL hosted the Minnesota Magicians of the NAHL on October 29 in a pre-season game. The Fargo Force fell to the Minnesota Magicians in their…
Scouting Reports
USHL: Sioux City vs. Sioux Falls
Neutral Zone was watching online as the Sioux City Musketeers took on the Sioux Falls Stampede on Friday, October 30th. The first period was well contested on both sides with each time struggling to produce any real offense. The two sides did a good job of clogging the neutral zone and middle of the ice, which resulted in a rather ugly period. Things opened up much more in the second as Sioux Falls struck on the powerplay early in the frame. Sioux Falls carried the play after the goal and put pressure on Sioux City, generating quality offensive zone time. However, a little over five minutes later Sioux City was able to push back and even the score at one. From here Sioux City picked up momentum and took the play back to Sioux Falls as the two teams fought for an advantage. The third period was highly contested, despite the lopsided shots for the period, as both teams played solid hockey, each generating chances. Sioux Falls scored a goal just over five minutes into the period and held on for the majority of the frame. Sioux City put pressure on late in the period and started funneling pucks to the net, eventually tying the score up with just under five minutes left. This took the game into overtime where Sioux City ended up prevailing and going home with a nice 3-2 victory over the Stampede.
Millbrook Halloween Scrimmage: Top 14 🎃
A Scary Scrimmage from MillbrookWith prep hockey still in a state of flux in terms of confirming schedules in the midst of this pandemic, numerous prep teams are staying sharp…
NCDC: IHC at Northern Cyclones
Hudson, NH – In an exciting back and forth goaltender’s battle the Islanders came out on top 1-0. Teams played a physical hard nosed style that brought energy and passion. NZ NHL was paying attention because there are three players who are currently on Central Scouting’s preliminary watch list, but we felt a few other players deserved some recognition as well.
No Checking in the OHL This Season
The Ontario Hockey League will move forward with a shortened 40-game season beginning on Feb. 4, but the games will be played under modified rules, which includes no bodychecking. Lisa…
Winnipeg Midget: U18 Thrashers vs Wild
Winnipeg Thrashers vs Winnipeg Wild (Manitoba U18 AAA Hockey League) League: Manitoba U18 AAA Hockey League Home Team: Winnipeg Wild Visiting Team: Winnipeg Thrashers Date: October 28th, 2020 Game Time:…
Barrie Colts U15/16
With virtually all Minor Hockey in Ontario under suspension at present due to covid, and no definitive return to play dates set there is a lack of opportunity for scouts…
Trying to Be Travis
By, Brendan Collins Getting ready to head out on the road for another scouting adventure this morning and I got a call from my mother that Travis has been taken…
Michigan HS: MDHL Playoffs Top 35
Neutral Zone was in Brighton, MI for the MDHL Playoffs for the weekend of October 24/25. The MDHL is composed of high school players in Michigan where they tried out…
15O, U16, U18: Cape Cod Whalers Midget Showcase: Top 65
Neutral Zone was in attendance all weekend to watch the Cape Cod Whalers Midget Showcase at the Canton Ice House. The schedule was fluid as some teams had to backout…
NE Prep: Avon Old Farms Intersquad
Neutral Zone watched the Avon Old Farms Red versus White scrimmage on October 28, 2020. The action was fast paced and wide open as players fought for their spot on…
Minnesota Elite League Review: Top 200
Neutral Zone has had scouts at each week of the Minnesota Elite League this fall season and published anywhere from Top 30 to Top 50 prospects that particular week. In…
USPHL NCDC Goalie Reports (10/18/20 – 10/25/20)
Since most of teams in the USPHL NCDC have now kicked off their seasons, we are now going to begin our weekly rankings of the leagues goaltenders. This is our…
Dr. Abene on Muscle Strains
Muscle Strains Dr. Abene is a board certified Orthopaedic Surgeon. He did his Sports Medicine Fellowship at Stanford where he worked directly with the head team physicians for the San…
Navy Exploring Division I Hockey?
Collegiate Consulting, a firm that ran a Division I hockey feasibility study for the University of Illinois, tweeted on Wednesday that they were conducting a similar study for the U.S….
U18 AAA Manitoba: Parkland vs. Yellowhead and Southwest vs Brandon
Parkland Rangers vs Yellowhead Chiefs (Manitoba U18 AAA Hockey League) League: Manitoba U18 AAA Hockey League Home Team: Yellowhead Chiefs Visiting Team: Parkland Rangers Date: October 20th, 2020 Game Time:…
Sioux Falls Power & Dallas Stars Elite U18
Neutral Zone was present in Duluth Minnesota Saturday to catch this U18 AAA game featuring 14th ranked Dallas Stars Elite taking on challenger Sioux Falls Power. Both teams competed hard all…
Rivier University (N.H.) to Add Men’s and Women’s Hockey
Rivier University, a private Catholic university in Nashua, N.H., announced that it will launch a men’s and women’s hockey program beginning in 2021. The school said it plans to launch…
WCHA Becomes First College Conference to Release Schedule
The WCHA became the first Division I men’s college hockey conference to release a 2020-21 schedule on Wednesday. Each WCHA team will play a single series against the other nine…
AJHL: Fort McMurray Oil Barons vs Bonnyville
Neutral Zone was in attendance for the Fort McMurray Oil Barons vs Bonnyville Pontiacs AJHL game this Wednesday October 21st. This started out as a slow back and forth game…
AJHL: Drayton Valley Thunder vs Spruce Grove Saints
Neutral Zone was in attendance for the Drayton Valley Thunder vs Spruce Grove Saints AJHL game this Tuesday October 20th. This was a high scoring affair between two teams that…