Gonzalo Hagerman’s path to college hockey is as unique as it gets. The 19-year-old defenseman from Cuajimalpa, Mexico committed to Bowdoin last fall. Earlier this season he skated with the…
Scouting Reports
Tradition at the Park Tournament (Minnesota HS): TOP 40
The annual tournament held in St. Louis Park displayed 8 AA teams that were all looking to make a mark at the half way point of the season. The event…
Groton-Lawrence Holiday Tournament: Top 60
Neutral Zone was in attendance at Groton School and Lawrence Academy on Thursday December 19th through Saturday December 21st to take in the 2019 Lawrence/Groton Holiday Tournament. The format was…
Monctonian AAA Challenge: Top 123
Neutral Zone attended the 2019 Monctonian AAA Challenge in Moncton, New Brunswick. We were able to watch all 28 Major Midget teams in attendance play at least once over the…
AJHL: Drayton Valley Thunder vs Fort McMurray Oil Barons
December 28th, 2019 Recap: The Casman Center had quite the crowd in attendance for the 9:30pm matchup between the Drayton Valley Thunder and Fort McMurray Oil Barons. This was the…
Rocky Mountain Classic: Top 85
This annual 16 team event is one of the premier Bantam Showcase events in Western Canada and is a can’t miss for every WHL and NCAA scout. A great mix…
Interlake Lightning at Eastman Selects (Manitoba AAA U18 Hockey League)
Arena: Sun Gro Centre, Beausejour MB Date: December 20th, 2019 Game Time: 8:00pm (CT) Age Group: U18 (2002-2004 Born) Introduction: The Sun Gro was a busy place as the Lightning…
St. Andrews JV at Nichols 16U
One Tuesday, December 9, 2019; Nichols 16U squad held serve on home ice against rival St. Andrews JV with a tight checking low scoring affair. The game finished 3-0 in…
OJHL: Georgetown Raiders @ Buffalo Jr. Sabres
Wednesday December 19, 2019 The Buffalo Jr. Sabres saved their best play and energy for the 3rd period and came away with a well fought 5-3 victory. Trailing 3-2 going…
NAHL Showcase Part Two: Bismarck, Chippewa and Corpus Christi: Top 54 Players
As many of you know, Neutral Zone was at the NAHL Showcase in the Fall. People have been asking about the report. The short answer is that we have added…
Brooks-Pingree Tournament 2019: Top 50
Steady Improvement the Story at Brooks-Pingree Tournament Far removed from the glitz and glamor of the typical prep tournaments like the Flood Marr, St. Sebastien’s Holiday Tournament, Avon Christmas Classic…
OJHL: Aurora vs Buffalo and Oakville vs St. Michaels
Aurora Tigers Vs. Buffalo Jr. Sabres This game was played on December 18, 2019 in Buffalo, New York. The Aurora Tigers managed to make it somewhat of a close game…
Three EHL Coaches Reach 300 Club
The Eastern Hockey League had three head coaches recently coach their 300th game with their organizations. The EHL as it stands today was announced in the summer of 2013 when…
Notre Dame U16 Shootout: Top 70
Neutral Zone was on hand at the University of Notre Dame for the 200×85/CCM 16U Shootout the weekend of November 29th through December 1st. There was no shortage of talent…
Boston Advantage Invite: Top 20
At this event showcased at the Pilgrim Arena in Hingham Massachusetts, NZ took in some top U18 and U16 talent with local teams like the Boston Advantage, NH Jr Monarchs,…
NAHL Showcase Part One: Aberdeen, Amarillo and Austin: Top 52 Players
As many of you know, Neutral Zone was at the NAHL Showcase in the Fall. People have been asking about the report. The short answer is that we have added…
OHL Draft Preliminary League Rankings
Below is a consolidated list of our top players in each of the major Ontario AAA leagues and Ontario draft eligible prospects at the mid season point. Neutral Zone will…
Brandon Milberg Commits to Rising Atlantic Program Sacred Heart
Lawrence Academy goalie Brandon Milberg committed to Sacred Heart last week, joining a program that is making noise in college hockey this season and seems to be on the rise….
World Junior A Challenge: Top 75
The World Junior A Challenge took place this year in Dawson Creek, BC with 5 teams: Canada East, Canada West , United States, Czech Republic and Russia. This has become…
Harrison Roy Focuses on his Complete Game Ahead of Joining BC
Harrison Roy recently announced that he had committed to play his college hockey at Boston College. The Lakeville, Mass. native, who was originally committed to Maine as a 16-year-old, has…
Whitby Silver Stick (2004): Top 183
The International Silver Stick is the most competitive of Minor Midget AAA tournaments we view in Ontario each season. Teams must apply from across Canada and the US and they…