Scouting Reports
The Positives and Negatives of Recruiting During a Pandemic
Posted on January 21, 2021
Merrimack College head coach Scott Borek probably put it best. “I’ve never watched so much video in my life,” he said. But that’s the world of recruiting amidst a pandemic. The NCAA put a moratorium on in-person recruiting almost one year ago. That period is supposed to expire on April 15, but many are speculating…
MN High School: Hill Murray vs Chaska
Posted on January 21, 2021
Neutral Zone was in Chaska, MN this evening to watch the Chaska Hawks take on the defending State Champion Hill Murray Pioneers. Hill Murray has a ton of depth and controlled most of the game. Chaska goaltender Carter Wishart kept the hawks in the game with 19 first period saves. But the Pioneers were a…
NAHL: Minnesota Wilderness (2), Austin Bruins, Janesville Jets: Top 20
Posted on January 20, 2021
January 16th and 17th This report consists of two games and three teams. Neutral Zone was able to watch Minnesota Wilderness play twice over the weekend. First against the Janesville Jets losing a close one in the third period. Their second game against the Austin Bruins, a familiar challenge while also being close in the…
USHL: Goalie Report January 14th to 16th
Posted on January 20, 2021
It was another exciting weekend of USHL action and Neutral Zone goalies scouts got to watch plenty of goalies in action. This weekend featured some solid performances in the crease by NHL draft picks, college commits, and goalies that are making a name for themselves as they progress through the season. Below are the top…
EHL: Jr. Rangers vs. Chiefs
Posted on January 19, 2021
Rangers vs Chiefs EHL 1-18-20 Monday, January 18th, Neutral Zone observed the morning matchup between Boston Jr. Rangers and now the Western Mass Chiefs. This game had a little bit of everything in it, but it came down to the Chiefs playing stingy defense to pull off the win. The Chiefs were led by strong…
EHL: Seacoast Spartans vs NH Avs
Posted on January 19, 2021
Sunday, January 17th, Neutral Zone observed a matinee matchup between The New Hampshire Avalanche and The Seacoast Spartans of the EHL. This game was pivotal in the race for the newly formed Granite State Cup. This was a very even game with the end result favoring the Seacoast Spartans by the score of 2-1. NZ…
U15: T1EHL Phoenix Showcase. Fury, Flyers, Blues and Stars
Posted on January 19, 2021
Dallas Stars Elite (2) vs St. Louis AAA Blues (1) Neutral Zone observed a hard fought, tightly contested battle between the Dallas Stars Elite and St. Louis AAA Blues during the T1EHL U15 Phoenix Showcase. St. Louis jumped out to an early lead but Dallas finished the game hard scoring both their goals in the…
USHL: NTDP U18 vs Youngstown
Posted on January 18, 2021
USNTDP U18 vs Youngstown Phantoms Neutral Zone was watching as the USNTDP U18 took on the Youngstown Phantoms at the Covelli Centre on January 3, 2021. Although the US had an advantage in shots and scoring opportunities, the game was fairly even throughout. The US would go on to win 5-2 with an empty netter,…
NCDC: Utica vs PAL Islanders
Posted on January 18, 2021
On Sunday, the Utica Jr. Comets matched up with the PAL Jr. Islanders down the USPHL Tampa Bubble. Utica was able to come back from a three-goal deficit to beat PAL in a shootout. After a scoreless first PAL scored three goals in the second coming from Bobby Staring, Devin Moran, and Ryan Willet. Utica…
MN HS: Lakeville South vs Eastview and Lakeville North vs Apple Valley: Top 25
Posted on January 18, 2021
Neutral Zone was all over the Minnesota HS South Suburban section today, covering the Lakeville North Home opener vs Apple Valley and then heading over to the Eastview game as they hosted a strong Lakeville South team. Here are the top identified player reports from both games. Lakeville South vs Eastview Eastview Lightning Sam Groebner…
