BCHL
BCHL: Powell River vs Coquitlam
Posted on March 28, 2023
On March 26th, Coquitlam outshot Powell River 40-29 but lost a high scoring affair 8-4 as the River Kings took home the road. Below are players that stood out in our viewing as teams prepare for BCHL Playoff hockey. Samuel Belanger #2 (D, L, 6’3″, 190, Powell River Kings, 05/31/2004, Lake Superior) – Simple but…
BCHL: 70 Fresh February Looks
Posted on March 3, 2023
As we have moved to a partnership with Rinknet, we are able to see which players we may need to watch more on our portal. This is a bit new for Neutral Zone but very helpful. We observed about 16 BCHL games with players in mind to scout. Below are 70 players that we felt…
BCHL All Star Game 24 Evaluations
Posted on February 11, 2023
Neutral Zone watched the BCHL All Star game on January 20th from the South Okanagan Events Center in Penticton, BC. The game was played in front of over 2,700 fans who watched Team East beat Team West by a score of 6-2. The game was fast paced and showcased the best the BCHL had to…
BCHL: January Goalie Reports
Posted on February 6, 2023
Below are 20 evaluations with grades on goalies from the BCHL based on games in January. Players did well to make this report and there are a couple new 2005 additions to NZ. Hobie Hedquist #30 (G, L, 6’2″, 194, Alberni Valley Bulldogs, 02/14/2003, North Dakota) – Hobie Hedquist is a 2003 born goaltender from…
BCHL: Nanaimo Clippers vs Victoria Grizzlies: 14 Players Evaluated
Posted on January 12, 2023
Victoria Grizzlies vs Nanaimo Clippers on January 7th, 2023. The score did not dictate the pace of this game. Both sides created many scoring chances, with both goaltenders playing exceptionally well. Nanaimo’s goalie, Aiden Campbell #35 stole the show-stopping 48/50 shots, preserving the victory for the Clippers in overtime by a score of 3-2. Nanaimo…
BCHL: Penticton Vees vs Vernon Vipers: 12 Players Evaluated
Posted on January 4, 2023
Penticton Vees vs the Vernon Vipers on Jan 1st, 2023. It was a Happy New Year for the Penticton Vees as they cruised to a 6-3 road victory over the Vernon Vipers. Aydar Suniev #19 (F, L, 6’1″, 190, Penticton Vees, 11/16/2004, UMass Amherst) – Always a threat with the puck in the offensive zone….
BCHL: Vernon Vipers vs Wenatchee Wild: Top 11 Players Evaluated
Posted on December 20, 2022
Vernon Vipers vs Wenatchee Wild on December 13th, 2022. A tight defensive battle saw two teams fight hard for the win. The difference in this one was a Parker Murray hat-trick, despite an outstanding performance by Vipers goaltender Roan Clarke. Dylan Compton #7 (D, R, 6’0″, 170, Vernon Vipers, 01/09/2005, Northeastern) – What patience; he…
BCHL: Prince George vs West Kelowna
Posted on December 9, 2022
Prince George Spruce Kings vs Westside Warriors on December 7th, 2022. A tight matchup between two great teams saw the Warriors build on a lead early. A valiant effort by the Spruce Kings saw them bring the game within one goal, but an insurance marker by Felix Caron #13 (F, R, 5’11”, 167, West Kelowna…
BCHL: Langley vs. Surrey
Posted on December 9, 2022
NZ watched the Langley Riverman take on the Surrey Eagles in Surrey, BC. Surreyy picked up the home victory with four different Eagles scoring for a 4-1 win. Michael Sochan made 30 saves in the win to earn the victory. Below are players that stood out. Grades are based on this game only. Ajeetpal Gundarah…
BCHL: Chilliwack vs Alberni
Posted on December 6, 2022
Chilliwack Chiefs vs Alberni Valley Bulldogs on December 3, 2022. A back-and-forth effort saw a wild first period with 4 goals scored total between the two teams. Despite a little bit of a rally from Alberni Valley, Chilliwack controlled the play and ended up securing a victory by the score of 4-3. Austin McNicholas #1…
