This past June, our scouts called Cameron MacDonald, “arguably the best uncommitted forward in North America.” Well, he’s uncommitted no longer. MacDonald committed to Boston College. The 4.5-star forward was a…
Scouting Reports
OHL Signings: Behemoth Forward Kaleb Lawrence Signs With Owen Sound
There isn’t going to be a much bigger signing in the OHL — at least in terms of size — than 6-foot-6 forward Kaleb Lawrence, who signed a standard player contract…
WHL Signings: Usau Signs with Price Albert
The Prince Albert Raiders made one of the bigger splashes in WHL preseason commitments just prior to training camp the end of last month, inking 4-star forward Ilya Usau to a…
Interview: Jack Lambert Realizes Goal of WHL Contract with Everett
Jack Lambert moved from Fairbanks, Alaska to Everett, Washington in hopes of earning a Western Hockey League contract. In fact, he hoped to earn a contract with the Everett Silvertips….
OHL Signings Notebook (Sept. 5)
‘Tis the season! CHL signings are flying in now that teams are breaking camp and getting ready to begin the 2019-20 season. The Ontario Hockey League regular season begins in…
MN Bantam Elite League: Top 45
MINNESOTA BANTAM ELITE LEAGUE: TOP 45 The Minnesota Bantam Elite League has really established itself as a place to come to see the future prospects in the State of Hockey….
Interview: Schoen Looking For Strong Year Coming Off Hlinka Tournament
Ben Schoen, a 4.5-star recruit who committed to Penn State this summer, is looking to take his game to another level for the Youngstown Phantoms (USHL) this season. Schoen had…
Interview: Connor Pelc Picks Providence
Providence received a commitment from ’03 defenseman Connor Pelc (3.5 stars) last week. The New York native had 15 points (4 goals, 11 assists) in 20 games for the Buffalo Jr….
STX 68 Combine: All 68 Players Evaluated
Neutral Zone was once again in attendance for the STX 68 Combine being held in Woodridge, IL. This event has become a must-see every summer for all evaluators and it…
Interview: Montgomery Settles in with London Knights
Bryce Montgomery (4.25-stars), a 6-foot-3 defenseman out of Maryland, signed with the London Knights (OHL) back in May and just wrapped up his first OHL camp with the team. Originally…
ECC Labor Day 18U Red Division: Top 60
The ECC Labor Day Classic took place over Labor Day weekend across multiple rinks in the Massachusetts and New Hampshire area. The Labor Day Classic was both well organized and…
Mass High School Showcase: 25 Notables
25 Notables From Mass HS Showcase For the second straight year in the heart of Boston, a collection of 100 of the top MIAA players from last season all came…
USA Hockey Select 15 Development Camp: Top 190
Neutral Zone was in attendance for the USA Hockey Select 15 National Development Camp in Amherst, NY. The tournament was scouted by three scouts who have combined their notes seeing…
Mike Kennedy to Princeton University
Mike Kennedy is set to join the Princeton Tigers for the 2020-2021 season. Our NZ Scouts describe the defenseman as someone who can play in many different ways. Kennedy is…
Team Quebec U16 Camp Top 20
Team Quebec hosted their annual summer development camp for the top 40 players in the province. Quebec is coming off an extremely talented group of 2003 aged born players managing…
Orland Park, IL USHL Combine: Top 50 2005s
The 2005’s and 2006’s converged on Orland Park, IL once again for the USHL Combine. The age groups were combined on the rosters and competed with/against each other, but our…
Kings of East Coast: Top 40 Prospects
Neutral Zone had a scout at every day of the Kings of East Coast Showcase July 30th-August 1st, 2019. The event took place at UMass-Lowell and was run by Vinny…
Benji Eckerle to Arizona State University
Benji Eckerle is set to gear up in a Sun Devil’s jersey for the 2020 season. The 3.75 star prospect has played over 100 junior games, splitting time between the…
Introducing Neutral Zone’s Interns for the 2019-2020 Season!
Introducing Neutral Zone’s Interns for the 2019-2020 Season! Liam Barnicle, Christopher Walsh and Quinn Robelle named newest NZ interns! The Neutral Zone team is proud to announce the addition of…
Mini Chowder Cup 2003’s: Top 75
Neutral Zone made the trip to Canton Ice House and Foxboro Sports Center Thursday July 25th through Sunday July 28th to watch the Junior Chowder Cup. This report primarily focuses…
A Climb for Hope
Three years ago today Neutral Zone covered the story of Allie Skelley and Travis Roy; two former D1 college hockey players who both experienced career ending in-game neck injuries during…