Not long after the calendar turned to 2020, a pair of goaltenders committed to top Hockey East schools. UMass Lowell has had a lot of success recruiting goalies out of…
Scouting Reports
Canada Youth Olympic Team (U-15) VS Lac St-Louis Lions: Names To Know
In preparation for the Olympic Youth Winter games, which start this upcoming weekend in Switzerland, team Canada had an exhibition game against the renowned Midget AAA program in Quebec, the…
Names to Know: Port Huron Silver Stick Bantam AAA
Port Huron Silver Stick Bantam Finals Top 25 Players ranked Neutral Zone had three scouts at the Silver Stick Finals in Port Huron, MI. It featured some of the best…
Top 250 US Prospect Rankings: 2004s
Neutral Zone is pleased to release our Top 250 US prospects born in 2004. The 2004’s are the most highly scouted birth year in amateur hockey as they are eligible…
Names to know: U14 Boston Jr Eagles vs Philadelphia HC
We saw two of the top ranked teams in the 2005 Bantam level square off for the first of 2 games to be played on January 11th. Both teams are very impressive and have multiple players who will be top candidates for the U.S. National Program.
Coaches, New Facility Attract McElaney to Colby
Dexter Southfield forward John McElaney began looking at schools his junior year, but once he visited Colby, he knew the search was over. Between the coaches and the new facilities…
OHL Draft Mid-Term Rankings: Top 300 Ontario
Neutral Zone is pleased to announce the release of our OHL Draft Mid-Term Rankings for the top 300 prospects born in Ontario and/or playing in Ontario this season. This report…
NAPHL U16 & U18 All Star Games: Top 25
U16 Recap: A high scoring affair in Blaine, MN gave the scouts what they wanted to see as tons of plays were made during this event. High scoring forward Connor…
St Sebastian’s Holiday Tourney : Top 50
The weekend of Friday, December 20th thru Sunday, December 22nd a few members of our NZ team were able to cover the highly skilled and talented St Sebastian’s Xmas tourney…
2020 OHL Trade Deadline Tracker
Neutral Zone will provide a running list of OHL trades ahead of the league’s trade deadline on January 10 (Friday). Along with each move, NZ scouts will provide insight on…
OHL: Oshawa Acquires Tomasino For Boatload of Picks
Less than 24 hours after sending World Junior hero Akil Thomas to the Peterborough Petes, the Niagara Ice Dogs traded Nashville first-round pick Philip Tomasino (4.75 stars) to the Oshawa…
OHL: World Junior Hero Akil Thomas Reportedly Traded
TSN’s Darren Dreger reported on Wednesday night that Team Canada World Junior hero Akil Thomas has been traded to the Peterborough Petes. No details were available as far as what…
2020 WHL Trade Deadline Tracker
Neutral Zone will provide a running list of WHL trades ahead of the league’s trade deadline on January 10 (Friday). Along with each move, NZ scouts will provide insight on…
MJHL: December Game Reports: Top 80
Throughout the month of December, Neutral Zone scouts have had the opportunity to see 12 MJHL games which covered the entire league. The play in the MJHL did not disappoint…
EHL Showcase Newington: Top 100
EHL Showcase December 11-12; Newington, CT- Neutral Zone was in attendance for both days of the EHL Showcase in Newington, CT just before the Holidays. The league is solid but…
Cleveland Jr. Barons at Buffalo Jr. Sabres (16U)
December 30 & 31, 2019 (2 game weekend) Recap: Buffalo Jr. Sabres 16U squad swept a 2 game Home series against the Cleveland Barons. Buffalo took the front half of…
CCHL: Rockland vs. Pembroke and Brockville vs. Hawkesbury
December 20-22, 2019 Neutral Zone had the chance to catch some CCHL action before the league went on Christmas break. The first game was a lopsided affair where the Rockland…
E.G. Watkins: Top 25 Players Ranked
Neutral Zone attended games on Saturday and Sunday of the Edward G. Watkins Invitational hosted by Cushing Academy. Their rink, while cold, is one of the best venues in all…
Potential First-Round Pick Dawson Mercer Traded to Chicoutimi
Fresh off winning gold at the World Junior Championships, Drummondville forward Dawson Mercer will have a new home when he returns to Canada this week. The 2001-born Newfoundland native, a…
Merrimack College Prep School Cup: Top 40 Players Ranked
Neutral Zone spent Sunday checking out the new showcase at Merrimack College. Teams included Shattuck St. Mary’s, Mount Academy, Nichols School, Northwood School, Kimball Union, St. Andrew’s College, Gunnery and…
AJHL: Okotoks Oilers vs. Olds Grizzlys
December 29th, 2019 Recap: This matinee matchup between the Okotoks Oilers and Olds Grizzlys was full of action. The game took place at the Olds Sportsplex and had a decent…