Scouting Reports

MJHL: OCN vs Virden

Posted on February 10, 2023

NZ took in a game between Virden and OCN in Virden on February 4th. It was a low scoring affair in where the Virden Oil Capitals were able to break the tie with just under two minutes left in the game. It was a track meet up and down the ice with very little entertainment…

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U14: Two Games with 30 Player Evaluations

Posted on February 10, 2023

One NZ scout watched a couple U14 games at the BK Selects Showcase in Fairport, NY. The first game was the Buffalo Jr. Sabres and Pittsburgh Vengeance. They skated to a 2-2 tie. BK Selects defeated Valley Forge 2-1 in the other game. Both contests were played February 4th. Pittsburgh started out controlling most of…

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CCHL: Kemptville vs Hawkesbury

Posted on February 10, 2023

Neutral zone scouted a Sunday afternoon CCHL thriller between Hawkesbury and Kemptville. Ty White lead the way for the 73’s with a hat trick, including the overtime winner. His evaluation leads this scouting report on the 10 most dynamic players from tonight’s contest. The game began with Hawkesbury’s star goalie, Randell-Snow leaving the game in…

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SJHL: Two Games

Posted on February 10, 2023

NZ scouted two SJHL games. The first was Notre Dame at La Ronge on Monday, February 6th. The second was Notre Dame vs Battlefords on December 2nd. Below are 25 player evaluations. La Ronge Ice Wolves at the Notre Dame Hounds on February 6th, 2023. A low scoring affair saw both goaltenders shine on this…

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NE Prep: Avon Old Farms Christmas Tournament Top 95

Posted on February 9, 2023

Before you judge, this report has been delayed because Brian Murphy who covered this event had surgery on his leg the Monday after as a titanium nail in his leg broke. Thus we have Christmas in February. We sent one scout to cover the Avon Christmas Tournament. It is one of the best hockey events…

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AJHL: Two Games

Posted on February 9, 2023

Below are two AJHL games that we scouted. In the first game Bonnyville defeated Lloydminster 7-3 on February 4th. The second was played on the night before in Whitecourt as Spruce Grove defeated the Whitecourt Wolverines 3-1. There are 25 player evaluations below with grades that are for these games only. Neutral Zone scouted a…

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Minnesota HS: Cretin/Derham vs Lakeville South

Posted on February 9, 2023

Neutral Zone was in attendance at Charles M. Schulz-Highland Arena in St. Paul, Minnesota to view a thrilling game featuring Lakeville South and Cretin-Derham Hall. Lakeville South pulled off the overtime victory when Aidan Willis scored on a low shot from the slot, his second goal of the game. Here are the 11 players that…

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OJHL: Two Games

Posted on February 9, 2023

NZ evaluated two OJHL games. The first was the Jr. Canadiens vs the St. Michael Buzzers on February 5th. The second was in Caledon as the Admirals lost to the Pickering Panthers 7-3 on February 2nd. Below are 23 player evaluations with grades from these contests. Toronto Junior Canadiens vs St. Michael’s Buzzers on February…

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NB/PEI Major U18 January Reports: Top 25

Posted on February 8, 2023

NZ had our scouts throughout the province scouting prospects for the upcoming QMJHL Draft throughout the month of January. Some players have multiple write-ups and the grades are based solely on how the prospect performed in that particular game and not an indication of the players overall ability or upside. Christian Theriault #6 (D, 5’4″,…

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U15: Exposure Cup Florida Top 65

Posted on February 8, 2023

Neutral Zone scouted the 2007’s in the Florida Exposure Cup held in Coral Springs. Matt Miles ran a terrific event once again and we enjoyed the sun. The Long Island Gulls took the crown defeating Little Caesars 2-1 in OT of the Championship game. There was a lot of top tier 2007s on display and…

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