Scouting Reports
OJHL Showcase: Cobourg Cougars vs St. Michael’s Buzzers
Posted on October 25, 2021
The OHJL @OJHLOfficial Showcase in Cobourg Ontario. The Cobourg Cougars were taking on the St. Michael’s Buzzers. Loads of OHL, NHL and NCAA scouts on site to watch players throughout the tournament. In a hard fought battle, the Buzzers took the game 6-4 on the back of their towering defender Jack Sparkes who made life…
NAHL Goalie Report: Top 19
Posted on October 25, 2021
This past weekend Neutral Zone Goalie Scouts watched plenty of hockey and got eyes on some fresh faces in the league, while continuing to watch the development of some familiar faces. This was a great weekend for goalies as scouts got a chance to see plenty of strong performances this weekend from quite a few…
U18: Northeast Pack Showcase Top 40
Posted on October 21, 2021
U18: NE Pack Bridgewater Showcase A Nick Zocco #91 (F, R, 5’10”, 170, Long Island Gulls U18, 06/19/2003) – Nicholas had another good showing at a Pack Event. Although he only picked up a couple points on the weekend he had an abundance of opportunities throughout the weekend. He is a bit of a swiss…
Morandom Thoughts: October 15-17
Posted on October 21, 2021
Post game thoughts and evaluations from games that were played in Marlboro, Foxboro, Wellesley and Salem, NH.
NZ Commitment Tracker (10/18)
Posted on October 18, 2021
Each week, in one easy-to-find place, Neutral Zone will wrap up the week’s college commitments in a neat and tidy chart, complete with star ratings and links to player profiles, where subscribers can get access to all of our scouting reports on these players, as well as player rankings and more. Click on each player’s…
U18 Pittsburgh Penguins Elite vs. U18 Buffalo Jr. Sabres
Posted on October 15, 2021
10/10/21 – Pittsburgh Penguins Elite vs Buffalo Jr. Sabres – U18 AAA Pittsburgh Penguins Elite – U18 (AAA) William Moore #21 (F, L, 5’10”, 187, Pittsburgh Penguins Elite U18, 03/22/2004)- The puck does not stay long on Moore’s stick. His release is quick, and the puck is on the stick off the stick in a…
U15 Pittsburgh Penguins Elite vs. U15 Detroit Little Caesars
Posted on October 15, 2021
Quentin Bourne #8 (D, L, 5’8″, 148, Pittsburgh Penguins Elite U15, 03/04/2006)- Bourne is very communicative. He can be heard all over the ice, directing traffic, calling for pucks, and supporting teammates. He’s absolutely fiesty for size and doesn’t shy away from getting in the mix. He’s strong on skates with a even stronger straight…
U15 Pittsburgh Penguins Elite vs. U15 Buffalo Jr. Sabres
Posted on October 15, 2021
10/10/21 – Pittsburgh Penguins Elite vs Buffalo Jr. Sabres – U15 AAA Pittsburgh Penguins Elite – U15 (AAA) Owen Phillips #6 (D, R, Pittsburgh Penguins Elite U15, 01/12/2006)- Phillips has an impressive first and second step out of turns. He can explode out of turns with the puck and get up ice quick. He’s not…
U14: Wendy Dufton Tournament Recap: Top 33 Performers
Posted on October 14, 2021
During the weekend of October 7th-10th, in London, Ontario, Neutral Zone staff attended and observed some of the top major bantams (u15) players in Ontario. Sixteen teams participated in this AAA level tournament. The Halton Hurricanes finished the tournament with a 6-0 record after defeating the Ottawa Jr. 67’s in the championship final by a…
NCAA: Halliday chooses Ohio State, Percival to UConn
Posted on October 14, 2021
(F) ‘01 Holt Oliphant commits to Air Force for 2022 Oliphant is the latest in a slew of college players to hail from Northbrook, Illinois. Something must be in the water there. He’s in his second season with the Johnstown Tomahawks in the NAHL where he has four goals and three assists in nine games….
