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Scouting Reports
NAHL Announces Oct. 9 Start Date
The NAHL announced that the 2020-21 regular season will begin on October 9. The league said in a release that it is committed to playing a full schedule of regular-season…
Hockey East Announces Intent for 2020-21 Season
The Hockey East Association announced this week its intent to play the 2020-21 college hockey season while prioritizing competition between league members and the completion of a regular-season schedule. Details…
Kitchener Signs Import Player
The Kitchener Rangers announced this week the signing of import goalie Pavel Cajan for this upcoming season. Cajan, who was selected with the No. 41 pick in the 2020 CHL…
NAHL: Middletown, NJ Combine: Top 40
NAHL Middletown, NJ Combine 2004-05 and 2006-07 The North American Hockey League hosted their futures camp at the home of the New Jersey Titans. The combine was open to birth…
Quebec Remparts to Sign Two Finnish Players
The Quebec Remparts selected Viljami Marvala and Aapo Siivonen in the CHL Import Draft last month, and the two Finnish-born players will reportedly sign deals with the club; if they…
Alabama-Huntsville Hires Lance West as Head Coach
Back in May, the Alabama-Huntsville’s men’s hockey program was saved after a fundraising campaign raised more than $500,000 in five days. But one week later, the Chargers lost their head…
2005 EHG All Star Weekend: All 45 Skaters Graded
Neutral Zone had at least two and often four scouts in attendance at the Exposure Hockey Group’s All-Star Weekend. Our main focus was the 2005 and 2006 age groups. Matt…
Kent Commits to Curry College
Maine Nordiques’ (NAHL) forward Timothy Kent has committed to Curry College. “Kent is a speedy forward who was able to create offense off the rush,” said our scouts. “He demonstrated…
BCHL Announces Dec. 1 Start
The BCHL announced last week that it intends to begin the season on Dec. 1, pending approval from the Provincial Health Office (PHO). “We’ve been having discussions with the Ministry…
Wisconsin’s Messner Transfers to Merrimack
Wisconsin center Mick Messner is headed to North Andover, committing to transfer to the Merrimack men’s hockey program out of the NCAA transfer portal. Messner will have two seasons of eligibility remaining…
2006 EHG All Star Weekend: All 44 Skaters & One Goalie Graded
Neutral Zone had at least two and often four scouts in attendance at the Exposure Hockey Group’s All-Star Weekend. Our main focus was the 2005 and 2006 age groups. Matt…
Top 100 Uncommitted Prospects: 1999s, 2000s, and 2001s
Neutral Zone has released its National Rankings for the Top 300 1999s, the Top 500 2000s, and the Top 400 2001s based on this past season of play (2019-2020). Also…
2002 National Rankings Top 420
While COVID-19 ended these players season short; Neutral Zone scouts were able to evaluate over 1,400 prospects born in 2002 throughout the season. We updated all their star rating and…
Yale Officially Hires Paul Kirtland
Yale filled its vacant assistant coaching position by hiring Sacred Heart assistant Paul Kirtland. The position was vacated back in March when Ryan Donald was hired as the head coach…
St. Thomas University Cleared For Move to Division I
St. Thomas University in Minnesota has been cleared to move its entire athletic program to Division I beginning in 2021-22. The school will begin the transition process this upcoming season….
Saginaw Spirit Sign Red Wings Prospect
The Saginaw Spirit inked Detroit Red Wings prospect Albin Grewe to an OHL contract. Grewe was selected in the third round (No. 66) in the 2019 NHL Draft and was…
NCAA: Pitts Commits to Utica, Pioneers Commit Another For 2021
Maine Nordiques (NAHL) forward Kevin Pitts has announced his commitment to Utica College. Pitts, 20, made the most of his first and only NAHL season, finishing 4th in team scoring…
Harvard’s Rathbone Signs NHL Deal with Vancouver
Harvard sophomore forward Jack Rathbone signed an entry-level contract with the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday, forgoing the final two years of his NCAA eligibility. Rathbone had 31 points last season…
USHL Says It’s Focused on Full 2020-21 Schedule
The USHL announced that it’s currently planning for a full 2020-21 schedule, with the season beginning in the fall as is customary. The league’s board of directors met via video…
Ryan Durocher Joins Staff at Robert Morris
Sioux City Musketeers assistant coach Ryan Durocher has accepted a position as an assistant coach with Robert Morris for the upcoming season. The Canton, NY, native joined the Musketeers in…