Neutral Zone had scouts at the Minnesota Girls High Performance Final 54 Festival. The top 54 players (08s & 09s) were selected from the Spring Festival to compete in the…
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How I Handled Being Scratched and Redshirted in My First Year of University Hockey
From the start of the recruitment process, I had a sense of my role in my first year of varsity hockey. Still, nothing could fully prepare me for what it…
2025 MN Spring HP Festival 15s: 73 Players Evaluated!
Neutral Zone had scouts at the Minnesota Girls High Performance 15 Spring Festival. The games were well played, and had elite prospects showcasing their talents. From here, USA Hockey will…
The Transition from Prep School to College Hockey
From the first time I laced up my skates, I dreamt of playing hockey at the highest level I could reach. Playing prep school hockey was where that dream began…
Burnout: How To Manage and Prevent It
At some point, the demands of practices, games, schoolwork, and life can pile up until they feel overwhelming. Maybe you’ve already experienced this, or maybe it’s still ahead, but regardless,…
Transferring Schools: The Journey to Finding Oneself
I’ve always skated with a purpose. From the moment my blades first touched the ice as a kid growing up in Massachusetts, I dreamed of playing collegiate hockey. That dream…
University of Ottawa Gee-Gee Showcase Tournament 2025: Top 100
Neutral Zone had scouts in attendance at the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees Showcase Tournament. The games were well played, and had elite prospects showcasing their talents. Congratulations to Limoilou Titans…
2025 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship: 55 Players Featured!
The IIHF hosted the 2025 U18 Women’s Women’s World Championship bringing in 8 of the worlds top countries to compete for the Gold Medal held in Vantaa, Finland. The games…
USA Tier 1 Nationals 16U: 127 Players Mentioned!
Neutral Zone was in attendance at the USA Tier 1 Nationals held in Marlborough, MA. The games were well played, and had elite prospects showcasing their talents. Congratulations to MN…
Team USA Captures Gold at the 2025 Women’s World Championships
Witten by: Frank Mills Women’s Hockey Scout, Neutral Zone Another chapter in the historic rivalry between the United States and Canadian women’s national teams played out in Czechia this year…
USA Tier 1 Nationals 19U: 158 Players Mentioned!
Neutral Zone was in attendance at the USA Tier 1 Nationals held in Marlborough, MA. The games were well played, and had elite prospects showcasing their talents. Congratulations to BK…
USA Tier 1 Nationals 14U: 127 Players Mentioned!
Neutral Zone was in attendance at the USA Tier 1 Nationals held in Marlborough, MA. The games were well played, and had elite prospects showcasing their talents. Congratulations to the…
Northern Prospects Female College Showcase 2025: 31 Players Featured!
Neutral Zone was in attendance at the Northern Prospects Female College Hockey Showcase in Malone, NY. The showcase featured three age divisions of 07/08, 09/10, and 11/12 participants who skated…
Canadian Crown 2024: 160 Players Mentioned!
Sawmill Leduc Pool Division Lloydminster Steelers Ryann Rekimowich #25 (Lloydminster Steelers, F): Ryann Rekimowich is a strong forward that will go to the hard areas of the ice. In this…
JWHL Playoffs 2025: 72 Players Mentioned!
Neutral Zone had scouts in attendance at the JWHL Playoffs in Canton, MA. The games were well played, and had elite prospects showcasing their talents. Congratulations to Stanstead College as…
On a Golden Path: What You Need to Know About Clarkson Star Haley Winn
The PWHL draft is coming up this summer after what will likely be another spectacular finish to their second season in action. More top tier women’s hockey talent is ready…
2025 Harborwomen Showcase – 52 Players Mentioned!
Our scouts spent 3 days down at the Pilgrim Arena for the Harborwomen Showcase, which featured a handful of the top MIAA D1 and D2 teams. We were able to…
Western Prairie Thunder vs Regina Rebels Black – Single Game U15AA
Date: March 22, 2025Western Prairie Thunder (5) vs Regina Rebels Black (2) Western Prairie Thunder Iralyn Calkins #16 (Western Prairie Thunder, F): Calkins is a player who plays a level…
2025 JWHL Challenge Cup 19U
Neutral Zone had scouts in attendance at the annual JWHL Challenge Cup held in Washington DC. The games were well played, and had elite prospects showcasing their talents. Congratulations to…
Hockey’s Newest Chapter: How The PWHL Is Impacting The Next Generation
By Jackson Scherger The launch of the PWHL in Jan. 2024 officially kickstarted a new era in professional hockey, providing a next step for highly skilled women’s hockey players to…
FREE Article: National Title Game Highlights Diversity of Development Pathways
The thrilling conclusion of the 2024-2025 NCAA women’s hockey season saw the top two teams in the nation once again going head to head in a dramatic national title game….