Scouting Reports
NCAA: DeDobbelaer Commits to UMass; St. Norbert, Gustavus Add Commits
Posted on April 24, 2020
’00 F Eric DeDobbelaer to UMass for 2020 The Brantford, Ont. native has played his entire junior career in his hometown. He started with the Brantford Bandits in the GOJHL and then transitioned to the Brantford 99ers, where this season he scored 8 goals and added 25 assists in 53 games. “I couldn’t be happier…
NCAA: UNH Adds Transfer from Denver, Bentley Adds Transfer from Northeastern
Posted on April 23, 2020
’99 F Tyler Ward transfers to UNH Ward is headed to UNH after two years at Denver. In two seasons with the Pioneers, he appeared in 74 games and scored 15 goals and 19 assists. The Kamloops native was in the USHL with Tri-City and in the BCHL with Merritt prior to making the jump…
NCAA: Mulera Commits to Maine; Former Union Commit Lands at Endicott
Posted on April 22, 2020
’99 F Johnny Mulera to Maine for 2020 Mulera is making his third college commitment. Originally, the Maryland native was headed to Providence but his commitment switched to UConn last year. Now, he’s committed to the Black Bears. Mulera was one of the top-scoring forwards in the NCDC this season, potting 34 goals and adding…
WHL Draft Live
Posted on April 22, 2020
Neutral Zone will be covering the WHL Draft which begins April 22nd at 10am (MT) by listing all the prospects drafted, providing their star ratings for free and a link to each players profile which includes scouting reports and player informaiton. For more information on these players and our rankings subscribers can read WHL Draft…
It’s Time For the NCAA to Sponsor a Combined Division II/III Championship
Posted on April 21, 2020
When you look at the history of Division II college hockey, there are a lot of familiar names. The NCAA sponsored a Division II national championship from 1978-84 and then against from 1993-99. However, most of Division II hockey dried up, with the teams either moving down to Division III or up to Division I….
OHL: Niagara Signs Second Overall Pick; Guelph, Erie Sign Players
Posted on April 21, 2020
The Niagara IceDogs announced on Tuesday that Pano Fimis, the second-overall pick in the OHL Priority Selection Draft, has signed a Standard Player Agreement, committing to the team. The 5’10” center played the 2018-19 and 2019-20 seasons with the Greater Toronto Hockey League’s Toronto Jr. Canadiens. “A strong body, Fimis gathers speed in the neutral…
WHL: Regina Will Select Bedard, Exceptional Player Signs Contract
Posted on April 21, 2020
The Regina Pats announced that they will select forward Connor Bedard, the first exceptional status player in WHL history, first overall in the 2020 WHL Bantam Draft on Wednesday; in addition, the 15-year-old has signed a WHL Standard Player Agreement with the club. The Pats secured the first overall selection in the 2020 WHL Bantam…
WHL: Streek Traded to Saskatoon Blades
Posted on April 21, 2020
The Saskatoon Blades have struck a deal with the Portland Winterhawks to acquire 2004-born forward Carter Streek in exchange for a fifth-round pick, originally belonging to the Victoria Royals, in the 2020 Western Hockey League Bantam Entry Draft. Following the trade, Streek put pen to paper on a Standard Player Agreement with the Blades, and is…
Several WHL Trades Ahead of WHL Bantam Draft
Posted on April 20, 2020
Ahead of the WHL Bantam Draft scheduled for Wednesday, there were a flurry of trades in the WHL on Monday. The Victoria Royals acquired defenseman Jacson Alexander from the Edmonton Oil Kings along with 2020 3rd and 7th round picks in exchange for center Kaid Oliver, a 2020 4th round pick and a 2023 conditional…
USHL: Madison Tabs Mercyhurst’s Tom Upton as Head Coach/GM
Posted on April 20, 2020
The Madison Capitols announced the hiring of Mercyhurst assistant coach Tom Upton as Head Coach and General Manager for the 2020-21 season on Monday. Upton takes the reins as the fourth head coach in Capitols history. Upton joins the Capitols behind the bench following three seasons as an assistant coach for Mercyhurst University. Prior to Mercyhurst,…
