Scouting Reports

Spokane Signs Goalie Manny Panghli

Posted on February 17, 2021

The Spokane Chiefs announced on Wednesday that they had signed 2004-born goalie Manny Panghli. Last season, Panghli appeared in 16 games for the Thompson Blazers u16 team, where he posted a 3.16 GAA and was named the team’s MVP. Then later on last season he joined the Okanagan Hockey Academy in Penticton, where he posted…

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WIAA Division I Section I Championships: Hudson Raiders vs Chippewa Falls Cardinals

Posted on February 17, 2021

Neutral Zone was in Wausau, Wisconsin for the WIAA Division 1 Section 1 Championship game between the Hudson Raiders and the Chippewa Falls Cardinals on February 13, 2021.  It was a quick start for Hudson as they scored two Power Play goals in the first 3:15 of the game and the first period was all…

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WIAA Division II Championship: Lakeland Union Thunderbirds vs Rhinelander Hodags

Posted on February 17, 2021

Neutral Zone was in Mosinee, Wisconsin for the WIAA Division 2 Section 2 Championship game between the Lakeland Union Thunderbirds and the Rhinelander Hodags on February 13, 2021.  It was a quick start for the Thunderbirds as they scored a Short Handed goal and two Even Strength goals in the first 13:01 of the game. …

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T1EHL U16 Playoffs: Top 30

Posted on February 17, 2021

Fox Motors (4) vs Ohio Blue Jackets (2) Fox Motors battled the Ohio Blue Jackets in the U16 T1EHL Playoffs held just outside of Denver, CO on February 13th. Fox Motors came flying out of the gates when Cole Knuble scored 16 seconds after the opening draw and they kept their foot on the gas…

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FREE: Manitoba Junior Hockey League Cancels Remaining Season

Posted on February 16, 2021

The MJHL Board of Governors voted last week to cancel the remainder of the regular season and playoffs, meaning that the league, for the second year in a row, won’t crown a Turnbull Cup champion. The cancelation came after COVID protocols in the province prevented on-ice activities. “It came down to really running out of…

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FREE: College Conferences Make Plans For Playoffs, NCAA Tournament

Posted on February 16, 2021

The NCAA is moving towards men’s and women’s ice hockey tournaments, both of which are set to commence next month. The women’s tournament will be held exclusively in Erie, Pa., hosted by Mercyhurst. The men’s tournament is still scheduled to utilize four regional sites before moving to the Frozen Four in April at PPG Paints…

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USHL: Omaha vs Fargo. Top 12

Posted on February 16, 2021

Neutral Zone watched a game that took place on Friday, February 12th between the Omaha Lancers and Fargo Force. The Force started the game strong scoring a goal just 27 seconds into the game. Fargo kept the pressure on and looked to establish their forecheck early, hoping to capitalize on transition chances. Omaha pushed back…

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U14: Team Illinois vs CYA

Posted on February 15, 2021

Illinois has begun to let hockey games be played again in the state starting the weekend of February 6, 2021.  The Team Illinois U14 AAA and the Chicago Young Americans U14 AAA teams faced each other in the on Sunday, February 7, 2021, at the Orbit Ice Arena in Palatine, IL.  This is the second…

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U18: Team Illinois vs Milwaukee Jr Admirals Top 14

Posted on February 15, 2021

The Milwaukee Jr Admirals U18 AAA and the Team Illinois U18 AAA teams squared over the February 6-7, 2021 weekend in two-game series played at the Seven Bridges Ice Arena in Woodridge, IL.  This is the third and fourth meeting between these two teams this season, the teams split a month earlier up in Milwaukee. …

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2000 Birth Year Master List

Posted on February 15, 2021

Neutral Zone scouting staff has compiled a list of the 1200+ prospects born in 2000 who have been scouted and are actively playing junior hockey this season. These prospects are listed in alphabetical order (by first name) and show their current team and current star rating. We will make a final update/edit to this list…

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