Scouting Reports

Alliance U18 Two Game Report: 18 Players Evaluated

Posted on December 19, 2023

Neutral Zone was able to observe two games in the Alliance U18 in early December of 2023 where we were able to see 18 standout players. The two games we were able to see were Lambton Jr Sting U18 @ Kitchener Jr Rangers U18 on December 7th, and Brantford 99ers U18 @ Kitchener Jr Rangers…

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BCHL Two Game Report: 28 Standout Players Evaluated

Posted on December 19, 2023

Neutral Zone had scouts in attendance for two BCHL games between December 6th and 10th, where we were able to see some great play and fierce competition. The games we were able to see were the Merritt Centennials @ Penticton Vees on December 6th, and Langley Rivermen @ Surrey Eagles on December 10th. All players…

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MAHA 16U Showcase 2023: 52 Players Evaluated

Posted on December 19, 2023

Neutral Zone was in attendance for the MAHA Showcase 16U Friday, 12/8 – Sunday, 12/10. Games were played at Buffalo Wild Wings Arena in Troy, MI. Teams included were Biggby, Belle Tire, Compuware, Honeybaked, Little Caesars, Victory Honda, Fox Motors, and Oakland Jr. Grizzlies. There are some new players with high grades in this report….

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Rocky Mountain Classic: 205 Player Evaluations

Posted on December 19, 2023

The Rocky Mountain Classic is one of the preeminent U15AAA/Prep tournaments in Western Canada and invites some of the best U15 (2009 and 2010 birth years) athletes from the USA and Canada to compete for the tournament championship. This year’s version of the Rocky was won by Edge School in a 6-3 victory over their…

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Minnesota High School: Three Games – 33 Player Evaluations

Posted on December 18, 2023

Neutral Zone was in attendance at three Minnesota High School games. On December 5th, we were at the St. Croix Valley Rec Center as White Bear Lake defeated Stillwater by a score of 5-3. Meanwhile, on the same day, we were at the TCO Sports Garden in White Bear Lake as St. Cloud Cathedral defeated…

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NCDC: 6 Games – 64 Player Evaluations

Posted on December 17, 2023

Neutral Zone viewed six NCDC games in the first half of December. Players were scouted in the following games: Utica Jr. Comets vs. Northern Cyclones and Mercer Chiefs vs. Connecticut Jr. Rangers on December 8th, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights vs. Jersey Hitmen on December 10th, and Utah Outliers vs. Ogden Mustangs, Provo Predators vs. Rock Springs Grizzlies,…

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CSSHL U17 Prep: OHA BC U17 Prep @ Rink Kelowna Black U17 Prep – 12 Players Evaluated

Posted on December 16, 2023

Neutral Zone was in attendance for the CSSHL U17 Prep matchup between OHA BC and Rink Kelowna Black on December 02. It was a good back-and-forth affair, right up until the end when OHA BC needed a last-minute goal to force the game into extra time. Both teams had solid goaltending performances and converted once…

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Alliance Hockey U16 AAA Face Off: 113 Prospect Evaluations

Posted on December 16, 2023

Neutral Zone had multiple scouts in attendance at the Alliance U16 AAA Face Off in Leamington, Ontario. The event featured all 11 Alliance teams and took place from November 10-12, 2023. The games at this event were regular season games and thus counted towards league point totals and standings. Each player below has been given…

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MAHA U15 Showcase 2023: 61 Players Evaluated

Posted on December 14, 2023

Neutral Zone evaluated the MAHA December Showcase for the U15 division held December 8th-10th at the Buffalo Wild Wings Arena. Little Caesars and Honeybaked came out the victors, widening their lead as the top frontrunners of the league but there was quality hockey played from top to bottom with elite talent on display. Below are…

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Get to Know Non-NCAA (Club) College Hockey

Posted on December 13, 2023

By Brian Murphy This article was published free thanks to the support of HockeyGear Pro-Shop who do a lot of work for team orders with non-NCAA and NCAA teams. Great Prices! Before the internet and cell phones, I heard rumors about ACHA (Club) hockey at Colleges. Arizona State played Arizona in front of nine thousand…

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