Scouting Reports
Honeybaked Showcase U15; U16: Top 45
Posted on December 22, 2017
The showcase games were played at the Fraser Arena in Fraser, MI second weekend in December. The showcase was put on by the HoneyBaked hockey program. Below are the 46 players we thought stood out at the event in both the U15 and U16 divisions. Players did well to make this report and grades are…
Winnipeg City AAA Midget: Eastman Selects VS Winnipeg Warriors
Posted on December 22, 2017
Eastman Selects VS Winnipeg Warriors League: Winnipeg City AAA Midget Home Team: Winnipeg Warriors Visiting Team: Eastman Selects Arena: Notre Dame, Winnipeg MB Date: December 23rd, 2017 Game Time: 5:00pm (CT) Age Group: Midget (2001-2002 Born) Introduction: The Selects started on fire; jumping out to a 3-0 lead after the 1st period, but the Warriors…
Manitoba AAA Midget Hockey League: Central Plains Capitals vs Eastman Selects
Posted on December 22, 2017
Central Plains Capitals vs Eastman Selects League: Manitoba AAA Midget Hockey League Home Team: Eastman Selects Visiting Team: Central Plains Capitals Arena: Sun Gro Centre – Beausejour MB Date: December 23rd, 2017 Game Time: 8:00pm (CT) Age Group: Midget (2000-2002 Born) Introduction: Here are two teams heading in different directions, as the Selects have lost…
Battle of the Border: Top 30
Posted on December 22, 2017
The annual Battle of the Border brought on another large group of top prospects from Ontario and the United States. The tournament is always great event for scouts and hockey fans as it has top AAA U15 teams from Ontario pinned up against some of the best AAA U16 teams from the United States. This…
Avon Old Farms Christmas Classic: Top 100
Posted on December 22, 2017
Neutral Zone headed to Connecticut for the 35th Avon Old Farms Christmas Classic on December 14th-16th. We saw each team play at least two full games. The competition was excellent as many games were decided in overtime or by shootout. Ultimately, Gunnery beat Kent in overtime on a Zach Pellergino goal to win the championship….
Medicine Hat Hockey Hounds Tournament
Posted on December 21, 2017
Neutral Zone scouts were on hand for the Hockey Hound tournament, from Medicine Hat Alberta from November 15-19. The tournament showcased the top bantam prospects in western Canada for the WHL draft, who look to showcase their talent in front of many scouts and agents from all organizations. The tournament was highly competitive for the…
CCM World Hockey Invite U16 and U14: Top 100
Posted on December 20, 2017
Neutral Zone scouts gathered in Chicago for the CCM Invite in early November, which showcased U16 and U14 players. There were teams from every region of the country looking to take their best shot in order to win one of the top inaugural tournaments. Overall, the talent level was high and many of these players…
A Study of the Top 50 NHL Scorers
Posted on December 19, 2017
NHL Top 50 Scorers in NHL – Analysis At Neutral Zone we typically just analyze CHL and NCAA prospects and players, but there has been growing demand for NHL based information. In this short study, we analyze the Top 50-point producers in the NHL as of 12/18/2017. We looked at who they are, what countries…
MJHL Showcase: Top 80 Prospects
Posted on December 18, 2017
2017 MJHL Player Showcase Arena: Bell MTS Iceplex – Winnipeg, MB Date: December 11-13th, 2017 Age Group: Junior “A” (1997-2001 Birth Year) Introduction: The MJHL Player Showcase at the Bell MTS Iceplex in Winnipeg is always a special event each and every year. The players get their chance to shine in-front of many scouts from…
Drummondville Midget Espoir Tournament: Top 35
Posted on December 14, 2017
The tournament took place at 2 arenas, Centre Marcel Dionne (home of the Drummondville Voltigeurs QMJHL) and Olympia Yvan Cournoyer. The Noir Et Or de Mortagne took home the first Espoir tournament of the year. Scoring 25 goals in 7 games and only giving up 8, they were a force that couldn’t be stopped. The…
