Scouting Reports
USHL Announces Investigation into Omaha Lancers
Posted on November 19, 2021
The USHL announced late Thursday that the league will investigate the ongoing situation with the Omaha Lancers. Meanwhile, the team’s games for this upcoming weekend have all been postponed. The Lancers were set to travel to Waterloo and Lincoln before hosting Des Moines on Sunday. Those games have all been declared a no-contest by the…
Top ’05 Will Smith Commits to Boston College
Posted on November 19, 2021
Almost two weeks ago we learned that Neutral Zone’s top-ranked American-born 2005, Will Smith (4.75*), was no longer committed to Northeastern. On Thursday, Smith announced that he had committed to Boston College. “I am proud to announce my commitment to play Division 1 hockey at Boston College,” Smith wrote on Instagram. “I would like to thank…
Omaha Lancers in Turmoil
Posted on November 18, 2021
The Omaha Lancers (USHL) announced today that head coach Chadd Cassidy had “stepped down” and Gary Graham has been hired as interim head coach to replace him. However, multiple outlets have reported, and sources have confirmed to Neutral Zone, that Cassidy was fired last week by team president David DeLuca. The team then asked Cassidy…
MJHL: Waywayseecappo Wolverines vs Neepawa Titans
Posted on November 17, 2021
Neutral Zone viewed MJHL match-up (virtually) between the Waywayseecappo Wolverines and the Neepawa Titans. This was a fast-paced game with a lot of scoring opportunities. Both goalies played well in this game and kept it from being a high scoring affair. Shots were understated by the scoresheet in this as both goalies were fighting off…
USHL: Fargo Force vs Sioux City Musketeers
Posted on November 17, 2021
Neutral Zone watched the USHL match up between the Fargo Force and the Sioux City Musketeers. This was a goalie match type of game where Tracy for Sioux City was standing on his head. He was shutting the door on multiple momentum chances that gave the Musketeers the boost to extend their lead. Below is…
U14 : Colorado Jr. Rampage vs Milwaukee Jr. Admirals
Posted on November 17, 2021
Neutral Zone was able to catch two games played in Kenosha, Wisconsin on Friday, October 29th, between the Colorado Rampage U14 and the Milwaukee Jr Admirals U14. The games were played at the Kenosha Ice Arena. This was the first meeting of the season between these two teams. The earlier game on Friday, was close…
USHL Goalie Report
Posted on November 17, 2021
Neutral Zone goalie scouts covered the USHL this week that featured some stellar performances. The USHL showed once again how strong the goalie talent is throughout the league. Below are the top goalies highlighted and graded based off of their performance throughout the first week of November. Philip Svedeback #30 (G, R, 6’3″, 192, Dubuque Fighting…
CSSHL U15 Prep: Yale Hockey Academy vs Burnaby Winter Club
Posted on November 16, 2021
Neutral Zone attended the CSSHL U15 Prep game between Yale Hockey Academy and Burnaby Winter Club (BWC) on Friday, November 05. Both teams came into the game near the top of the standings with neither having lost a game in regulation. Yale showed to be the stronger team for most of the night and came…
BCHL: Surrey Eagles vs Chilliwack Chiefs
Posted on November 16, 2021
Neutral Zone attended (virtually) the BCHL game between the Surrey Eagles and the Chilliwack Chiefs. A game where Surrey was heavily outplayed, but somehow came out on top. Surrey Netminder, Maz Prazma #35 was outstanding as he stopped many grade A chances down the stretch. A 3rd period tally from Michael Abgrall was the difference…
CSSHL U18 Prep: Prairie Showcase
Posted on November 16, 2021
Neutral zone took in some virtual and in person viewings of the CSSHL’s U18 Prep Prairie Showcase taking place at Athol Murray College of Notre Dame. During the showcase, there were all eight Prairie division teams taking part in some high pace, high compete games. Every team played three games over the course of the…
