Scouting Reports
Minnesota Blades Showcase 16s: 74 Prospect Evaluations
Posted on October 24, 2023
Neutral Zone had multiple scouts at the Brooklyn Park Community Center from September 15th to 17th to scout the 16U division of the Minnesota Blades Showcase. Below we have highlighted standout performances from 74 players. Each player has been given a grade based solely on their performance at this event and not an overall indication…
NOJHL Showcase: 51 Player Evaluations
Posted on October 24, 2023
Neutral Zone was in attendance at the NOJHL Showcase on October 3rd and 4th in Sudbury, ON. We have evaluated 51 prospects with grades and scouting reports. The evaluations are based solely on the prospect’s performance in this event and is not an indication of the player’s overall ability or long term upside. Blind River…
Monday Movers: Week #4
Posted on October 23, 2023
This weeks Monday Movers are focusing on two players named Luke. Other than their names, they have little in common; one being an ’06 forward out of Georgia and the other being an 6’5″ defenseman out of North Vancouver, British Columbia. Luke Goukler (LW, L, 5’11”, 173, Cushing Academy, 08/11/2006, Merrimack) – Luke played his…
MJHL October: 57 Player Evaluations
Posted on October 23, 2023
Neutral Zone scouts covered five games in the MJHL in early October to get an early look at the league. The games that were scouted were the following: Virden at Dauphin on Oct 3rd, Selkirk at Steinbach on Oct 4th, OCN Blizzard at Niverville on Oct 6th, Swan Valley at Waywayseecappo on Oct 6th, and…
Windy City Storm Showcase 15’s: 44 Players Evaluated
Posted on October 22, 2023
Neutral Zone caught the Windy City Storm Showcase – 15s in Palatine, Illinois October 6 – 9 2023. Teams included Windy City Storm, Chicago Mission, Detroit Honeybaked, and LA Jr. Kings. Games were close and competitive. Below is a list of players with evaluations and grades based solely on this weekend’s showcase. Chicago Mission 15’s…
CSSHL U15 Prep Exhibition: Two Games – 21 Players
Posted on October 22, 2023
Neutral Zone was in attendance at two CSSHL U15 Prep pre-season games in Manitoba, Canada in September. Our scouts were in attendance as Rink HA Winnipeg hosted the Thunder Bay Kings on Sept 17th, and the Shattuck St. Mary’s Sabres on Sept 22nd. Each player below has been given a grade based solely on their…
BCHL October: 50 Player Evaluations
Posted on October 22, 2023
NZ scouts were in attendance for four BCHL contests through the first two weeks of October, catching four games: West Kelowna at Salmon Arm on October 6th, Nanaimo at Alberni Valley on October 7th, Salmon Arm at Vernon on October 13th, and Langley at Victoria on October 14th. Below are the player reports from those…
AEHL U15 September: 29 Player Evaluations
Posted on October 21, 2023
Neutral Zone scouts were in attendance for three AEHL U15 games in the month of September; Lethbridge at Airdrie on September 30th; Lloydminster at Red Deer on September 29th, and Okotoks at Red Deer on September 16th. The reports below and the players corresponding grades are solely based on how they played in these particular…
AYHL 18U: Philadelphia Little Flyers 18UA vs Philadelphia Hockey Club 18U AAA 2
Posted on October 18, 2023
Neutral Zone was in attendance at the IceWorks Skating Complex in Aston, PA on September 15, 2023, as the Philadelphia Little Flyers hosted the Philadelphia Hockey Club. This tight-checking and physical matchup saw the home side come away with a 2-0 victory. Kyle Roepcke and Stephen Plzak were the goal scorers for the Little Flyers….
Peak Performance Prep Columbus Day Classic Top 47
Posted on October 17, 2023
Neutral Zone headed to Levy Rink in Burrillville, RI to catch some Peak Performance Prep action on Sunday, October 8th. We started at 8:00 AM and stayed for four of the five games. They played three 18-minute periods and we watched the final game on video. Below are players that stood out over the course…
