The Neutral Zone Eastern Canada staff began its focus on the 2023 QMJHL draft prospects back in the summer as scouts attended the various provincial high performance camps. A unique season, with the…
Scouting Reports
King of Spring Nashville 2009’s: 91 Players Evaluated
Neutral Zone was in attendance for the Super Series King of Spring 2009’s in Nashville, TN on May 26th-29th. There were 26 teams in attendance as it was team Pro…
Boston Hockey Academy Finds a New Home
Boston Hockey Academy is excited to announce our partnership with the Academy of Notre Dame, an esteemed educational institution. This collaboration aims to provide enhanced opportunities for student-athletes seeking excellence…
Mass Festival Top 145 (2006s, 2007s, 2008s)
In mid-May, Neutral Zone dispatched four scouts to blanket MA Festival over the span of two weekends. We caught multiple games in every age group between the 2006s, 2007s and…
NYSAHA Spring Selects 17U Two Game Report: 28 Players Evaluated
Neutral Zone was in attendance for the NYSAHA Spring Selects tournament across two 17U games, with reports on the 15U’s and 16U’s at the tournament already posted here on Neutral…
NYSAHA Spring Selects 16U Two Game Report: 33 Players Evaluated
Neutral Zone was in attendance for the NYSAHA Spring Selects tournament across two 16U games, with reports on the other age groups at the tournament to come. See below reports…
NYSAHA Spring Selects 15U Two Game Report: 28 Player Report
Neutral Zone was in attendance for the NYSAHA Spring Selects tournament across two 15U games, with reports on the other age groups at the tournament to come. See below reports…
NAHL Robertson Cup: Austin Bruins vs Oklahoma Warriors
It was a terrific turnout for a championship game with the Oklahoma Warriors scoring with under four minutes left in the game to take the victory. This game had back-and-forth…
USA Hockey Southeast Player Development Camp: 100 Players Evaluated
Neutral Zone attended the Southeast Player Development Camp put on by USA Hockey in Nashville, Tennessee. There was a lot of talent on display with invitations to the National Player…
CJHL Centennial Cup Finals: Battleford North Stars vs Brooks Bandits: 12 Players Evaluated
A second-period flurry of goals brought on by the Brooks Bandits was all it took to seal the victory and a title. The top line as well as a push…
NAHL Robertson Cup Two Game Report: 24 Players Evaluated
Neutral Zone was in attendance for two NAHL Robertson Cup Championship matchups on May 19th, 2023. The first matchup was between the Austin Bruins and the Maryland Black Bears, and…
NAHL 18U Prospect Challenge: El Paso Rhinos 18U vs Wisconsin 18U: 12 Players Evaluated
A close game until the third period where the Rhinos were able to score three uncontested goals that eventually handed them the victory. Before the melee of goals, both teams…
BCHL Playoffs: Alberni Valley Bulldogs vs Penticton Vees: 12 Players Evaluated
Hard fought game between both the Bulldogs and the Vees that had all different aspects involved. Both teams were equipped with the power play and short-handed chances that ultimately led…
NOJHL Playoffs: Timmins Rock vs Soo Thunderbirds: 23 Standout Players
Neutral Zone watched the NOJHL final series between the Timmins Rock and Soo Thunderbirds. The series was well-played and competitive. The Rock ultimately were too much for the Thunderbirds and…
NAHL Playoffs: Austin Bruins vs St. Cloud Norsemen: 12 Standout Players
Special teams were the clear deciding factor in tonight’s game. After a scoreless first period, the Austin Bruins scored four power-play goals in a row as well as just being…
Emptying the 2023 Mass HS D1-D4 Playoff Notebook
We are a couple months removed from the end of the MIAA season, and we wanted to compile a broad recap of all the playoff games we covered in the…
USHL Clark Cup Two-Game Report: 24 Players Evaluated
As the USHL is in their playoff phase, Neutral Zone was able to attend two games of the Clark Cup between May 7th and 8th. The first was a game…
WHL Draft Final Rankings: Top 300
The Neutral Zone Western Canada staff have compiled the top 300 prospects for the upcoming WHL Draft. These players have been evaluated throughout the season from major tournaments, individual games,…
US WHL Draft Rankings: Top 150
Neutral Zone US scouts have compiled the Top 150 US prospects for the upcoming WHL Draft. These players were evaluated at a variety of events including Battle for Blue Ox,…
USHL Clark Cup Playoffs Dubuque Fighting Saints vs Green Bay Gamblers: 13 Standout Players
Game 3, USHL playoffs. Dubuque vs Green Bay on April 26th, 2023. A balanced scoresheet and 34 saves from #30, Marcus Brannman, was enough to solidify the victory by a…
CCHL Championships: Smiths Falls Bears vs Ottawa Jr Senators: 11 Players Evaluated
Game five of the CCHL championship series had Smith Falls visiting the Ottawa Jr Senators with the series tied 2-2. The game started with the CCHL’s best two teams trading…