Scouting Reports
Interview: Kevin Lassman on Choosing Hobart
Posted on November 30, 2019
Connecticut Jr. Rangers defenseman Kevin Lassman recently committed to Hobart. The Florida native has seven points (1g-6a-7pts) in 19 games this season for the Rangers. Prior to joining the Rangers in the NCDC, Lassman played at Williston Northhampton. “Puck-moving defender that plays a rugged game on the back-end,” our scouts said. “Constantly involved in the…
Interview: Alex Jefferies Talks His Decision To Stick With Merrimack
Posted on November 28, 2019
Alex Jefferies is projected to be one of the top players in New England prep hockey this winter. After a 57-point campaign for Gunnery last season, Jefferies is seeing his stock skyrocket this season. We recently upgraded Jefferies’ star rating to 4.5-stars here at Neutral Zone. NHL scouts watched him play midgets in the fall…
St. Andew’s College; Nichols School; Ridley College
Posted on November 25, 2019
St. Andrew’s College; Friday and Saturday, November 16 vs. Nichols and November 17 vs Ridley College St. Andrews College was the dominant team in both of these games last weekend although they only went 1-1. They are a team deep in talent at this level and their roster is filled with 13 Canadian Hockey League…
2019 Minnesota High School All Star- Prospects Game
Posted on November 25, 2019
Neutral Zone was in attendance to view the star studded game that featured the top High School Hockey players from across the State of Hockey. As you can imagine there were lots of scouts on hand whether it was NHL, College or USHL to take a look at all the talent on display. The game…
Interview: Jordan Power On His Commitment to Clarkson
Posted on November 22, 2019
Earlier this week, Jordan Power signed his NLI to play his college hockey at Clarkson. Originally a St. Lawrence commit, the 2001-born defenseman has 13 points (all assists) in 16 games for the Lincoln Stars (USHL) this season. Neutral Zone scouts have praised his abilities on the breakout. “He’s a polished skater with four-way mobility…
Northeast Pack U16 Showcase: Top 45
Posted on November 22, 2019
Northeast Pack U16 Showcase Nov, 15-17th (Buffalo,NY.) Parity and close games was the story at the recent Northeast Pack U16 Showcase that was played at the Home of the Jr. Sabre’s in downtown Buffalo, N.Y. Of the 10 games played over the course of three days at the Harborcenter , three ended deadlocked and another…
Interview: Anton Rubtsov’s Travels Take Him To Alaska
Posted on November 21, 2019
Anton Rubtsov is well-traveled. The Russian-born forward has played hockey in his native country, as well as Latvia, Sweden, and now in the United States where he’s in his second season with the Shreveport Mudbugs of the NAHL. Earlier this week, Rubtsov committed to Alaska-Fairbanks. The 1999-born forward has three points in six games this…
MPHL Showcase: Top 85
Posted on November 21, 2019
Neutral Zone was in attendance for the MPHL Showcase in Burlington, VT which is their first event of the season where all the teams travel to one place to play four games over three days. The league is underrated and has been for years with alumni ranging from Warren Foegele (Carolina Hurricanes), Alex DeBrincat (Chicago…
USHL Goalies – September Reports & Rankings
Posted on November 20, 2019
The USHL put on a great event in Pittsburgh with the USHL Fall Classic September 26th-29th in which the league showcased all 16 teams at this event. Unbelievable talent and prospects who were scouted by numerous NCAA and NHL coaches and scouts alike all weekend. Neutral Zone had several scouts in attendance in addition to…
Interview: Goaltender Ryan Wilson Talks His Commitment to Army
Posted on November 20, 2019
Earlier this week, goaltender Ryan Wilson #1 (L, 6’2″, 180, Springfield Jr. Blues, 06/20/2000) committed to Army. A Connecticut native, Wilson is in his first season with the Springfield Jr. Blues (NAHL) after an outstanding prep career at the Northwood School and Proctor Academy. In 15 games this season, Wilson is sporting a 2.84 GAA…
