Scouting Reports
Names to know: U14 Boston Jr Eagles vs Philadelphia HC
Posted on January 13, 2020
We saw two of the top ranked teams in the 2005 Bantam level square off for the first of 2 games to be played on January 11th. Both teams are very impressive and have multiple players who will be top candidates for the U.S. National Program.
Coaches, New Facility Attract McElaney to Colby
Posted on January 11, 2020
Dexter Southfield forward John McElaney began looking at schools his junior year, but once he visited Colby, he knew the search was over. Between the coaches and the new facilities being built on campus, Colby was the place McElaney wanted to play his college hockey. Dexter is 13-1 this season, and McElaney has 10 points…
OHL Draft Mid-Term Rankings: Top 300 Ontario
Posted on January 10, 2020
Neutral Zone is pleased to announce the release of our OHL Draft Mid-Term Rankings for the top 300 prospects born in Ontario and/or playing in Ontario this season. This report comes after the Preliminary Rankings released by Neutral Zone in late December (ranking players by league) that can be accessed here. Our scouting staff, consisting…
NAPHL U16 & U18 All Star Games: Top 25
Posted on January 10, 2020
U16 Recap: A high scoring affair in Blaine, MN gave the scouts what they wanted to see as tons of plays were made during this event. High scoring forward Connor Kurth, playing for team Hockeywolf, stole the show netting a hat trick, but it was team Warroad who got the last laugh with a 6-5…
St Sebastian’s Holiday Tourney : Top 50
Posted on January 10, 2020
The weekend of Friday, December 20th thru Sunday, December 22nd a few members of our NZ team were able to cover the highly skilled and talented St Sebastian’s Xmas tourney in Needham, Massachusetts. Some very young, elite talent on deck but there were also several NHL prospects at this event that made for it to…
2020 OHL Trade Deadline Tracker
Posted on January 10, 2020
Neutral Zone will provide a running list of OHL trades ahead of the league’s trade deadline on January 10 (Friday). Along with each move, NZ scouts will provide insight on the players involved. Friday Trades (Deadline Day) Jan. 10 HAM KIT 2 2020 OS NB 2 2022OS 3 2024 Jan. 10 BAR Jack York PBO…
OHL: Oshawa Acquires Tomasino For Boatload of Picks
Posted on January 9, 2020
Less than 24 hours after sending World Junior hero Akil Thomas to the Peterborough Petes, the Niagara Ice Dogs traded Nashville first-round pick Philip Tomasino (4.75 stars) to the Oshawa Generals for nine draft picks and the rights to prospect David Gucciardi (4.25 stars). Tomasino, an 18-year-old who was drafted No. 24 overall last summer…
OHL: World Junior Hero Akil Thomas Reportedly Traded
Posted on January 8, 2020
TSN’s Darren Dreger reported on Wednesday night that Team Canada World Junior hero Akil Thomas has been traded to the Peterborough Petes. No details were available as far as what the Niagara Ice Dogs would receive in compensation. Thomas scored the game-winning goal in the gold medal game for Team Canada against Russia this past…
2020 WHL Trade Deadline Tracker
Posted on January 8, 2020
Neutral Zone will provide a running list of WHL trades ahead of the league’s trade deadline on January 10 (Friday). Along with each move, NZ scouts will provide insight on the players involved. Here is a breakdown of the trade movement on Thursday, as teams prepare for the trade deadline on Friday afternoon … Friday…
MJHL: December Game Reports: Top 80
Posted on January 7, 2020
Throughout the month of December, Neutral Zone scouts have had the opportunity to see 12 MJHL games which covered the entire league. The play in the MJHL did not disappoint as the notoriously competitive league was full of talent top to bottom. Neutral Zone has completed a write-up on the players who stood out most…
