Scouting Reports
UNH Commits ’03 Defenseman
Posted on August 6, 2020
New Hampshire continued to pick up steam on the recruiting trail, adding 2003-born defenseman Brendan Fitzgerald from Governor’s Academy. Fitzgerald has hockey in his blood. His father, Tom, was a longtime NHL’er who is now the general manager of the New Jersey Devils. Both of Fitzgerald’s brothers, Ryan and Casey, played college hockey at Boston…
Inside Look at Northern Cyclones Academy
Posted on August 5, 2020
The following story was originally published by the Northern Cyclones … Cyclones Academy provides student-athletes with a unique opportunity at our Academy facility in Hudson, New Hampshire. Just a minute drive from our two-rink facility, Cyclones Arena, Cyclones Academy can provide things that other programs simply cannot. Our facilities are top-notch. Cyclones Arena, home to…
Blue Line Elite Prep Cup Top 120 2004s, 2005s and 2006s
Posted on August 5, 2020
In what has become an unprecedented time in youth hockey: players are now starting to get back to summer hockey after a four-month layoff. In the New England area, all tournament roads lead to New Hampshire as the Granite State is the first to allow tournaments to be played. Neutral Zone has had eyes on…
2020 MJHL Prospect Development Camp – Top 40
Posted on August 3, 2020
A total of 72 players born in either 2003 or 2004 attended the 4th annual MJHL Prospect Development Camp from July 23-25th at Seven Oaks Arena in Winnipeg, Manitoba. This was the first major hockey event to take place in Manitoba since the COVID-19 pandemic started back in March. The players seemed very excited to…
Top Minnesota H.S. Scorer Commits to Northern Michigan
Posted on August 3, 2020
Blake Perbix, who was one of the top scorers in Minnesota high school hockey last season for Cathedral, announced that he has committed to Northern Michigan. Perbix, an ’02 forward, appeared in 30 total games last season and scored a whopping 30 goals and 62 assists for 92 points, which placed him fifth in the…
New CCHA Adds St. Thomas
Posted on August 3, 2020
St. Thomas was cleared last month to jump its entire athletic department, including men’s and women’s hockey, from Division III to Division I and late last week St. Thomas was accepted into the new CCHA on the men’s side, giving the new conference eight total teams for its inaugural 2021-22 season. The Tommies will join…
2004 Players Begin Making College Commitments
Posted on August 2, 2020
Saturday was a huge day in college hockey recruiting. August 1 marked the first day that schools could offer student-athletes entering their junior year of high school, which meant a slew of 2004-born players flew off the board over the course of the day, with many players announcing their commitments via social media. Below is…
USHL Player Development Camp, Green Bay, WI: Top 115
Posted on August 2, 2020
USHL Player Development Camp, Green Bay, WI Neutral Zone sent a scout to the Green Bay area to scout the 2005 group at the USHL combine. Director of USHL Development, Luke Curadi did a superb job of not only finding quality players but also running a weekend that made players better. The Green Bay staff…
