Neutral Zone evaluated the Kings of Spring tournament held in Nashville, TN, from May 23-26th. There were 35 teams present for this big event, with some of the best 2011-born…
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NCAA Commitments: June 15-22
With Neutral Zone being the go-to place to stay up to date with commitments around the hockey world, here is the latest installment of players who have committed to the…
Minnesota Final 54 2009s: Every Skater Evaluated
Neutral Zone had two Scouts evaluate the 2009s at the Minnesota High Performance Final 54. Each of the three teams played three games. We graded and evaluated every skater and…
Blue Line Elite Prep Cup 2011s Top 68
As has become tradition in the New England area, we dispatched a scout to cover Blue Line Elite Prep Cup – one of the premier events in the NH/MA area…
Kings of Spring Minny 2010s: Top 33
Neutral Zone evaluated the Kings of Spring tournament held in Nashville, TN, from May 23-26th. Our primary focus was on the 2011 group, but we also watched some of the…
CHL Import Draft: Preview
The CHL Import Draft is fast approaching, and this year’s class will certainly impact the CHL in a huge way. Rules have been changed, allowing each team to have three…
MN HP CCM Festival 15s: 112 Players Evaluated
The CCM Boys High Performance 15s kicked off on Friday, April 25, 2025, and ran through Sunday afternoon, April 27, 2025, in Plymouth, MN. This HP Festival weekend did not…
NCAA Commitments: June 8-14
With Neutral Zone being the go-to place to stay up to date with commitments around the hockey world, here is the latest installment of players who have committed to the…
Mass HS Playoff Report: 208 Notables
It’s time to put a bow on this season of Mass HS coverage and we are doing so with a broad recap of the MIAA playoffs. One of the benefits…
NAHL: Eight Games – 93 Player Evaluations
Neutral Zone viewed eight NAHL games as highlighted in this report. Each player has been given a grade based solely on their performance in each individual game. Maryland vs Johnstown:…
QMJHL Cup: 81 Players Evaluated
The QMJHL Cup was hosted in Blainville-Boisbriand, Quebec, from April 23–26, 2025. This tournament brought together the top prospects for the 2025 QMJHL Draft, showcasing a high-intensity environment. The competition…
QMJHL Draft Final Rankings: Top 300 CAN
Neutral Zone scouts from across North America led by Quebec Director Murray Nystrom and Atlantic Canada Director Dan Sherstenka. These are the top 300 prospects who are Canadian-born and QMJHL…
QMJHL Draft Final Rankings: Top 162 (US)
Neutral Zone scouts have compiled the US QMJHL Draft Rankings. Most of these players have been on our radar since they were bantams but the QMJHL Draft season really starts…
Alberta Cup: 73 Players Evaluated
Neutral Zone was in attendance at the Alberta Cup, which took place in Red Deer, AB, from April 24-27. 120 of the top players from Alberta were divided into six…
USA Hockey Nationals U14: 149 Player Evaluations
Neutral Zone had three scouts in attendance at the U14 Tier One National Tournament in Plymouth, Michigan. There were 16 teams competing for the Championship and the Minnesota Blue Ox…
MA CCM High Performance Festival: Top 55 2010s
In mid-May, many local scouts and talent evaluators descended on New England Sports Center in Marlboro, MA for the Round of 80 and Lovell Arena in Rockland, MA to catch…
GOJHL: 12 Games – 111 Player Reports
February 21st, 2025 – Hamilton Kitty Bees (3) @ St. Catharines Falcons (4) Hamilton Kilty Bees Ethan Brassard #15 (LW, L, 5’9″, 166, Hamilton Kilty Bees, 02/02/2007) – Brassard had…
USA Hockey Player Development Camp, Pacific District 15’s, 16’s and 17’s: 77 Player Evaluations
Neutral Zone evaluated the USA Hockey Pacific District Camp, held in Las Vegas, NV from 5/8-5/11. There was some high quality talent on display throughout the weekend and below are…
BCHL Playoffs: Three Games – 32 Player Evaluations
April 4: Sherwood Park (3) vs Salmon Arm (2) The hometown Salmon Arm Silverbacks tied the game at two early in the third beating steady Sherwood Park goaltender James Venne…
USA Hockey Nationals 18U: 141 Players Evaluated
Neutral Zone was in attendance at the USA Hockey Nationals 18U from April 1-6, 2025. Our scouts have highlighted standouts from the event, who have been given grades based solely…
2025 NHL Draft: Highlighting The Top of the Line Talent
The lead up to the NHL Draft is always a fascinating time, especially when there is no set player who is expected to be the first overall pick like there…