Neutral Zone was hard at work throughout the first half of the season in Minnesota. We have compiled the following ranking set from the top players in the 2024 grad…
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MNHS Mid Season Report 21/22: Class of 2023
Neutral Zone was hard at work throughout the first half of the season in Minnesota. We have compiled the following ranking set from the top players in the 2023 grad…
USA/Canada Cup – KW U15 2021
From December 3rd through the 5th, Neutral Zone was in Kitchener, ON to scout the US/Canada Cup. This year, the tournament featured top teams from all over Canada in three…
We are hiring!
Neutral Zone is seeking highly qualified Regional Scout candidates to join our Western Canada scouting staff. Successful candidates will be responsible for assisting the Head Scout to compile rankings, reports,…
CCM 68: All Skaters Evaluated
Neutral Zone had two scouts in attendance at the girls CCM 68 Invite run by 200×85. We watched all three games and some practices and wrote evaluations on every skater…
CCM 68 Standouts on Day One
Below is a list of 20 young women we felt stood out yesterday during the two games of Day One of the CCM Invite in Chicago, IL. It is not…
We are hiring!
Neutral Zone is seeking motivated applicants for Head and Regional scouting positions in New England and Michigan. Scouts would be expected to attend league games as well as tournament and…
NZ Launches Fall Hockey League in New England
After the successful launch of the Pandemic Hockey League this spring Neutral Zone has decided to expand it’s offering to the fall season for both boys and girls hockey in…
MNHS Rankings February 2021: Class of 2024 and 2025
With the start of the New Year, NZ scouts were able to get back in the rinks to scout the Minnesota High School League. Some games were scouted virtually, but…
Opportunity. Fear. Success. The NZ Women’s Story
As a 21-year-old, just finishing college, and not ready to give up hockey, when I was offered the position of Director of Women’s Hockey at Neutral Zone, my answer leaned…
PIP Buckeye Girls Fest Showcase: U14
From January 15th-17th, Neutral Zone was scouting the PIP Buckeyes Girls Fest Showcase via LiveBarn. The showcase was held at the OhioHealth Chiller in Columbus, OH and featured U14, U16,…
CCM Dallas: U19
Neutral Zone streamed the U19 Division of the CCM Windy City Tournament held in Dallas, TX. The tournament hosted 6-U19 teams including Mejier, Milwaukee Jr. Admirals, Team Illinois, St. Louis…
Top 40+ Uncommitted Prospects: New England Prep
In the midst of this pandemic with so many games and rinks being shut down, Neutral Zone is taking a look back at the 2019-2020 season to bring you the…
Emma Conner to join Gophers next season
Emma Conner (Edina High School, F, 2021) to University of Minnesota. In late October, Neutral Zone learned of Conner’s commitment to the University of Minnesota. Conner was originally committed to…
Gary Roberts Training Has A Special Offer For Neutral Zone Readers
Over the coming weeks Neutral Zone readers will gain valuable training insights from one of hockey’s premier athlete development coaches and former NHL player – Gary Roberts. Roberts will contribute…
Toronto Aeros Holiday Classic: Bantam
Neutral Zone rang in the New Year by spending the weekend of January 3rd to 5th at Canlan Ice Sports – York to scout the Toronto Aeros Holiday Classic. The…
MNHS Class of 2020 Rank: Dec. 2019
The following is a ranking from the Minnesota High School League for Neutral Zone’s coverage in December. As the season continues, this list will grow and change with increased coverage….
Lightning Thanksgiving Tournament
Neutral Zone scouts were in Grand Rapids, Minnesota on the 29th and 30th of November to attend the Lightning Tournament. The annual Thanksgiving holiday tournament featured the host Grand Rapids/Greenway…
Atlantic Challenge Cup U16
The Atlantic Challenge Cup was held in Moncton, New Brunswick from October 11th to the 14th. In what has become a Canadian Thanksgiving tradition, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, and…
Upper Midwest HS Fall Elite League September Report
The Upper Midwest HS Elite League provides top U16 and U19 players with high level competition before the Minnesota high school season kicks off. All participating teams were evaluated multiple…
PWHL Class of 2020: Final Rank 2019
The following is the final ranking from the Provincial Women’s Hockey League for the Class of 2020. Both league play and tournament play, from the entire 2018/2019 season, were taken…