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Red Deer will host 2021 WHL Cup for ’06s

Posted on September 21, 2021

Red Deer will serve as the host for the 2021 WHL Cup, the league announced today. Scheduled to be held October 20-24, the 2021 WHL Cup will be played at the Peavey Mart Centrium – home of the WHL’s Red Deer Rebels – as well as at the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre at…

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Morandom Thoughts: September 17-19

Posted on September 21, 2021

Right from the get go I noticed Trey Jefferis on the U16 Jr. Flyers. He came on the ice with a ton of enthusiasm during warm-ups and it carried over to the game. He was strong on pucks, won battles, blocked shots and in general was a difference maker in the win versus Boston Hockey Academy. I just love seeing a kid with a ton of enthusiasm in warm-ups because it makes me think the game matters to them and they’re not just there because mom and dad want them to be there.

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Team Wisconsin vs Shattuck-St. Mary’s Sabres U16 AAA. Two Games. 15 Players.

Posted on September 19, 2021

Team Wisconsin and Shattuck-St. Mary’s Sabres U16 AAA teams played a two-game series on the weekend of 09/11/21-09/12/21.  The games were played on the campus of SSM at the John R. Sumner Arena and the J.P. Parise Arena in Faribault, Minnesota.  This is the first meeting of the season between these two teams.  SSM swept…

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U14: Mission Labor Day Showcase. Top 50

Posted on September 19, 2021

The Chicago Mission U14 hosted the Mission Labor Day Showcase 2021 on September 3rd – September 5th in Bensenville, IL with all the games being played at The Edge on John St Main Rink and The Edge on Jefferson East and West Rinks.  The Mission was joined by the Buffalo Jr Sabres, Cleveland Barons, Colorado…

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Nova Scotia Midget. NSU18MHL Early Bird: Top 60

Posted on September 19, 2021

Neutral Zone attended the NSU18MHL Early Bird tournament at the Pictou County Wellness Centre in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. There was a good competition throughout the weekend where we got our first look at some of the young players eligible for the upcoming QMJHL draft this coming summer.  Below are 60 players that we felt…

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NCAA: Notre Dame Adds a Throwback Forward

Posted on September 16, 2021

(‘04) Brennan Ali (F) to Notre Dame for 2022 Ali is from Chicago and played for the Chicago Mission before he joined the U.S. NTDP U17 team last season. In 11 games with the NTDP, he finished with three points. Ali has good size and he was selected by the Lincoln Stars (USHL) in the…

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Neponset Valley River Rats Showcase 2021

Posted on September 15, 2021

Neutral Zone made the trip to the Canton Ice House on August 30 and 31 to take in the Neponset Valley River Rats Showcase. There were games played at over 9 rinks over the two days and there were over 90 teams at the showcase at the U14 through U18 level. Therefore, it was impossible…

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NAHL Opening Weekend Goalie Report

Posted on September 15, 2021

NAHL Goalie Report – Opening Weekend 910-9/11 The NAHL regular season is back! Eight games this weekend kicked off the NAHL season and Neutral Zone goalie scouts were eager to watch some new faces make their debut, while some veterans looking to take the next step in their development. This is a great time to…

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Morandom Thoughts: September 10-12

Posted on September 13, 2021

Justin Filippelli is as annoying as hell and I mean that as a compliment.

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U16: Seacoast Spartans vs Westchester Express. 15 Standout Players.

Posted on September 13, 2021

Friday 9/10/21 ; Seacoast Spartans vs Westchester Express U16  Neutral Zone observed a game during the Boston Breakout AAA SuperSeries held at the New England Sports Village in Attleboro, MA between the U16 Seacoast Spartans and the Westchester Express. This was a very high-scoring affair as the final score ended up being 7-5 in favor…

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