Scouting Reports

BCHL: Alberni Valley @ Salmon Arm

Posted on October 24, 2018

Alberni Valley 3 @ Salmon Arm 5; 10/19/18 Summary: Despite the score, Alberni Valley controlled most of the game. Salmon Arm could not get their feet under them until late in the first period when they started generating chances on the powerplay, especially against the league’s top penalty kill. The second period was evenly fought…

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AJHL: Bonnyville vs. Okotoks and Drayton Valley vs. Spruce Grove

Posted on October 24, 2018

Bonnyville Pontiacs vs. Okotoks Oilers; October 20, 2018 Recap: The score of 5-1 doesn’t really show the game that was played. It was a tough, hard fought, and a lot of penalties game. The play went back and forth all game, and the Oilers just took advantage in the second period of penalties the Pontiacs…

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U15: USHL Fall Classic Top 85

Posted on October 22, 2018

USHL Showcase Pittsburgh, PA Sept 28-Oct 1, 2018 Neutral Zone had multiple scouts in attendance at several rinks across the Western Pennsylvania area Sept 28-Oct 1, 2018 to take in the under 15 age group of the USHL Fall Classic. Each team played a minimum of four games. The play was very competitive and many…

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Schlaht Commits to Brown University

Posted on October 22, 2018

Wyatt Schlaht, a Brown University commit, has been noted for his speed and edgework, as well as, having character and leadership abilities on the ice. The 2000 got his hockey start in the mountains of Vail, CO on a family trip when he was 5 years old. When he returned home he was hooked. Having…

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USPHL Premier: Chicago Showcase Top 80

Posted on October 22, 2018

Neutral Zone was in attendance for the USPHL Premier Chicago Showcase being hosted at Canlan Ice Center and Leaf’s Ice Center in Romeoville and West Dundee, IL respectively. The quality of play was mixed, with some very competitive games on one end of the spectrum and some mind-boggling blowouts on the other end of the…

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OJHL: Oakville @ Brampton and Markham @ Aurora

Posted on October 21, 2018

Oakville Blades Vs. Brampton Admirals Game was played on Oct 20, 2018 in Brampton, Ontario. The final score was 6-3 for the Oakville Blades but it was a fairly close game most of the way through until reaching the third period. The score was dead even at three apiece by the end of forty minutes,…

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AJHL: Bonnyville Pontiacs @ Calgary Canucks

Posted on October 19, 2018

Game:                  Bonnyville Pontiacs @ Calgary Canucks Location:              Max Bell Centre/ Calgary, AB Date:                     October 16th 2018 Score:                   Pontiacs: 7 @ Canucks 1 From the opening puck drop, the Bonnyville Pontiacs asserted themselves as the dominant team. Using their superior speed, and depth of talent, they rolled their lines all night, and didn’t seem to let…

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Michigan HS MDHL: Top 40

Posted on October 18, 2018

Neutral Zone was in Plymouth Michigan for October 13, to watch the best High School players in Michigan to compete in a 3 game schedule. The league of six teams play in a 10 game schedule and next weekend they compete in a playoff format. They also pick players for U15, U16 and U18 teams…

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BCHL: Merritt @ Penticton and Prince George @ Conquitlam

Posted on October 18, 2018

Below are two BCHL games. Players here did well and grades are for these games only. We will have weekly BCHL reports. Merritt @ Penticton 10/10/2018 Summary: The game started off pretty evenly with the play going back and forth during the first few minutes. The game began to get sloppy as the Merritt Centennials…

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Manitoba Bantam AAA Showcase 2018

Posted on October 17, 2018

Neutral Zone was in attendance for the Bantam AAA Showcase Weekend Oct 5th – 7th. We used our time there to get an in-depth look at some of the top 2004/2005 born prospects in Manitoba. There were a lot of fans and scouts in attendance over the three day event. The kids did not disappoint,…

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