Scouting Reports
OHL: Sarina Signs Power Forward Ryder McIntyre, More OHL Signings
Posted on May 13, 2020
Below you’ll find links to player profiles and scout comments on the latest OHL signings. The Sarina Sting added power forward Ryder McIntyre while the Flint Firebirds signed a pair of players, including goalie Chaz Nixon, Saginaw added goalie Andrew Oke and Niagara inked two forwards. Pos BY Player Team NZ Scouts F 2004 Ryder…
NCAA: St. Lawrence Adds Seven For Next Season
Posted on May 12, 2020
St. Lawrence Adds Seven Players For 2020-21 Roster Grant Adams – 6-2 | 195 | GoaltenderSouth Bend, Indiana | Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL) / Salmon Arm Silverbacks (BCHL)Adams started the 2019-20 season in Sioux Falls before he was traded to Salmon Arm in the second half of the season. In nine games with the Silverbacks,…
Saint John Signs BC Recruit Peter Reynolds
Posted on May 11, 2020
The Saint John Sea Dogs announced that they have signed top prospect Peter Reynolds. The 2003-born forward was ranked third overall in the 2019 QMJHL Draft and was previously committed to Boston College. “I really want to thank Boston College and Chilliwack for everything they have done for me” said Reynolds. “Coach Maloney taught me…
NAHL Franchise Coming to Danbury, Conn.
Posted on May 11, 2020
The North American Hockey League (NAHL) has announced that the NAHL Board of Governors has approved the relocation of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights to Danbury, Connecticut for the 2020-21 season. The team will be named the Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks and play out of the Danbury Ice Arena, which is also home to the Danbury Colonials…
NAHL: Topeka Rebrands as Kansas City Scouts
Posted on May 11, 2020
The Topeka Pilots of the North American Hockey League (NAHL) are proud to announce, effective immediately, their new name change and rebrand to the Kansas City Scouts. During the upcoming season, the team will be playing at their temporary home at the Kansas City Ice Center (KCIC) in Shawnee, Kansas. The team wanted to reveal the…
NCAA: Denver, Trine Add Goalies For Next Season
Posted on May 11, 2020
’99 G Jack Caruso commits to Denver for 2020 Caruso is a Montana native who is a late addition for the Pioneers. Caruso was split among three teams this season, playing five games in the NAHL for the Johnstown Tomahawks and the Fairbanks Ice Dogs. He also appeared in six NCDC games for the New…
Shane Lachance
Posted on May 9, 2020
Brian Murphy; US Director of Scouting on Shane Lachance, Tabor Academy, Pick #128 in Phase II of the USHL draft by Tri-City. Shane is a four star rated player by Neutral Zone. Before writing this, I spoke with our NHL guys who had seem him as well and wanted to make sure they agreed with…
NCAA: Copponi Commits to Merrimack
Posted on May 8, 2020
The Merrimack men’s hockey team received big news on Friday, when 2003-born center Matt Copponi committed to the Warriors. This past season, the 16-year-old had 20 goals and 22 assists for 42 points in 30 games at Dexter. It was his first season in prep hockey, having previously played at Mansfield High and with the Neponset Valey…
OHL: Maple Leaf Assistant Named Kingston Head Coach … Again
Posted on May 8, 2020
The Kingston Frontenacs have hired Toronto Maple Leafs assistant coach Paul McFarland as their new head coach. McFarland will begin his duties with the Frontenacs at the conclusion of the 2019-20 NHL season. McFarland was previously the head coach of the Frontenacs before he embarked on his career as an NHL assistant. “I want to…
USHL Draft Recap
Posted on May 8, 2020
Neutral Zone scouts have put together a USHL Draft recap breaking down a total of 110 picks from each team in both Phase I and Phase II. We provided background and scouting information on each team’s top selection in each draft as well as a good value pick and a sleeper pick. In most cases there were several players to choose from but we tried to spread it out among regions so each territory was represented.
