Neutral Zone had three scouts in attendance for the U17 Espoir Tournament in Augustin, QC to get eyes on potential QMJHL Draft prospects for the upcoming season. The hockey was…
Scouting Reports
USHL: Sioux Falls vs Fargo
Game was played in Moorehead on Thursday, November 17. Grades are for this game only. From start to finish this was a Fargo Force shooting gallery starting by putting close…
CCHL: Hawkesbury vs Brockville
Neutral Zone scouted this Tuesday night matchup in the CCHL, with Brockville traveling to face Hawkesbury. Both teams came in having lost their last two contests, and the need for…
NAHL Two Game Report: Top 23 Players Evaluated
Neutral Zone was in attendance for two NAHL games on November 12th, 2022. The matchups were between the Minot Minotaurs (2) vs (6) Austin Bruins, and the St. Cloud Norsemen…
15O: Mid Fairfield vs Boston Jr. Eagles
Game was played on November 6, 2022 in Newton, MA. Players did well to make this report and grades are for this game only. The Eagles won in a tight…
USHL Showcase: Top 325
Neutral Zone had 6 scouts in Pittsburgh, PA scouting all levels of the Showcase and 3 dedicated solely to USHL. Ian Moran published his reports on NHL Draft prospects which…
CHL Commits: Charlottetown Adds 6-4 Defenseman
Click on the player links below to be taken to the player’s full profile, which includes all of our scouting reports. Mitchell Young (D, L, WW, 04/29/2005) to the Sarina…
CCHL: Two Games 22 Player Evaluations
Neutral Zone attended two CCHL contests. Smiths Falls travelled to Cornwall and Pembroke to Kemptville. This Friday night (November 11) CCHL game was between two teams at the bottom of…
EHL Walpole Express vs Boston Jr. Rangers
Game was played November 5 at Breakaway Ice Center. Players did well to make this report. Grades are for this game only. This one kind of got away from the…
BCHL Three Game Report: 37 Players Evaluated
Neutral Zone was in attendance for three BCHL games from November 10th-13th. Salmon Arm Silverbacks (4) v. Trail Smoke Eaters (1), Prince George Spruce Kings (2) v. Merrit Centennials (3),…
Beantown Fall Classic NCDC 40 Notables
Every year local scouts all descend on New England Sports Center in Marlborough, MA for Beantown Fall Classic in late October around Halloween and we were on hand to witness…
FREE: NCAA D-I Commits: Michigan Tech adds a pair, including a 4-star D from Slovenia
This week’s D-I commitments include a pair for Michigan Tech, who added the No. 2 uncommitted ’03 from our rankings as well as a 4-star defenseman from Slovenia. Other teams…
NZ Top 300 Rankings: 2002’s
Neutral Zone scouts were on the road throughout the fall at every junior showcase in North America to produce the NZ Top 300 Rankings for the 2002 birth-year. This is…
Minnesota Blades Fall Classic U15: Top 60
Neutral Zone traveled to Brooklyn Park, Minnesota to evaluate the top 60 players in the Minnesota Blades Fall Classic. Below are evaluations or grades based on this weekend’s performance. Thomas…
USHL: Des Moines vs Cedar Rapids
Game was played on November 4, 2022 It was a RoughRider hockey game from start to finish blanking the Des Moines Buccaneers. A nod should go to both the RoughRiders’…
BCHL: Vernon vs West Kelowna
The West Kelowna Warriors hosted the Vernon Vipers on November 4th, 2022. A battle between two Okanagan staples saw a steady, back and forth affair. A balanced scoresheet for both…
Top Uncommited ’02 Defenseman Commits to Michigan Tech
Neutral Zone’s top uncommitted defenseman from the 2002 class committed to Michigan Tech yesterday. Nick Williams (★★★★) announced that he had committed to the Huskies. Williams is a 5-foot-9 defenseman…
NBPEI Major U18: Charlottetown vs Fredricton
Neutral Zone watched a U18 AAA matchup between the Charlottetown Knights and Fredricton Caps in the NBPEI Major U18 League. The game was in Fredricton and the Knights won 2-1….
NCAA (D-I): Seven New Forwards Commit to Schools
Seven new commitments so far this week, and they were all forwards. Teams adding players include AIC, Merrimack, Michigan State, Michigan, Dartmouth, UNH, and Bowling Green. Note — Arrival years…
USA Hockey Names Coaches for 2022 World Junior A Challenge
USA Hockey announced that Eric Rud has been named the head coach of the 2022 World Junior A Challenge team, which will compete in the tournament in Cornwall, Ont. from…
NAHL Two Game Report: 24 Players Reported
Neutral Zone was in attendance for two exciting NAHL matchups on November 5th, with the Aberdeen Wings facing off against North Iowa Bulls for a 6-3 victory, and the Janesville…