Scouting Reports
Lessons Between the Pipes: Q&A with Dryden McKay
Posted on September 6, 2017
This past week one of the countries top goalie prospects in the 1997 age group, Dryden McKay, committed to Minnesota State after a highly successful season with Madison Capitols in the USHL. The 3.75 star prospect sat down with Neutral Zone to tell his unique hockey story; the story of a 16-year-old heading off to…
Too Small until He Wasn’t: The Zachary Jones Story
Posted on September 4, 2017
Zachary Jones was born in the small town of Glenn Allen, Virginia to a minor pro hockey equipment manager who had his son in skates at an early age. Zac’s passion for the game grew as did his ability and he climbed his way up the amateur hockey ranks. At 15 years old he…
River Rats Jamboree U14, U16, U18: Top 60
Posted on September 1, 2017
We headed to the annual River Rats Jamboree in Marlboro on Monday and Tuesday, August 28-29. It is the start of the midget season, is very well run and included several national caliber programs. We spent time in each division and bounced from game to game. Below are 60 players who stood out in the…
Analysis of the USHL 30-Man Rosters
Posted on September 1, 2017
The USHL and its member clubs released their 30-man rosters today as well as affiliate list. The teams are force to trim their 30-man rosters down to 23 by October 3rd after the USHL Fall Classic in Pittsburgh, PA. We analyzed the player pool to see where the 30-man roster players are coming from and…
Neutral Zone Kicks off 2017-2018 Season
Posted on September 1, 2017
Labor Day weekend kicks of the start of a new hockey season and NZ scouts will be spread throughout North America covering the major showcases and events. We have released the tournaments that our scouts will be in attendance for. The National Ranking System has changed this year as each birth year will be ranked…
A Sit Down with Steve: Q&A with Neutral Zone Founder
Posted on September 1, 2017
As Neutral Zone prepares for the 2017-2018 season we sat down with Neutral Zone President and Founder Steve Wilk to talk about Neutral Zone, the upcoming season and exciting new features to the website. What made you want to start Neutral Zone? I played hockey as a youth both in the United States and…
