Scouting Reports
Flood Marr Tournament: Top 110
Posted on December 31, 2021
Neutral Zone had three scouts at the Flood Marr and covered each game. Each player below was evaluated and graded based solely on their performance in this tournament and is not an overall indication of the players ability or upside. Nobles & Greenough won the tournament over Milton in the finals 2-1 but KUA also…
U16 Finnish League: Kiekko-Espoo vs KJT Haukat
Posted on December 29, 2021
Neutral Zone was in attendance for a Finnish U16 league game between Kiekko-Espoo and KJT Haukat on December 11. Kiekko-Espoo took a convincing 11-1 win as they managed the puck well and attacked with speed and skill in offensive transitions. Despite playing well in the first period, KJT Haukat did not have the depth on…
NSU16AAAHL: Nova Scotia U16. Thunderbirds vs Admirals
Posted on December 29, 2021
Neutral Zone attended a NSU16AAAHL game at the East Hants Sportsplex in Lantz, Nova Scotia between the U16 Thunderbirds and the U16 Admirals. The Thunderbirds carried the play for large portions of the game outshooting their opponent heavily but were stonewalled by a great goaltending performance. The Admirals capitalized on their chances and scored 4…
USHL: Cedar Rapids Roughriders vs Muskegon Lumberjacks
Posted on December 28, 2021
Neutral Zone was able to watch the USHL matchup between the Cedar Rapids Roughriders and the Muskegon Lumberjacks on December 5th, 2021. With no goals from the Roughriders, this game was very well defensively played by the Lumberjacks. Stopping all twenty five (recorded) shots for the Lumberjacks, Zadorozhny was the main reason the game went the…
OJHL: Lindsay Muskies and the Cobourg Cougars
Posted on December 28, 2021
Neutral Zone was able to catch the OJHL matchup between the Lindsay Muskies and the Cobourg Cougars. This was intense all the way down to the last couple minutes of hockey. With the Muskies scoring with their goalie pulled, it was a one goal game before the Cougars were able to end it with the…
SJHL: La Ronge Ice Wolves vs Battlefords North Stars
Posted on December 27, 2021
Single Game Report: Neutral Zone Scouting attended the SJHL game between the La Ronge Ice Wolves and the Battlefords North Stars on Dec 7, 2021. An offensive game that was end-to-end from start to finish. Despite a 4-1 lead from the North Stars, the La Ronge Ice Wolves stormed back for 4 unanswered goals to…
Brooks-Pingree Tournament Top 52
Posted on December 27, 2021
Back after a two year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Brooks-Pingree Tournament was back for it’s 26th year. Taking place at Brooks Arena and Alden Johnson Rink, the home of the two namesake schools, this tournament featured eight teams split across both rinks on December 17-19. Those eight teams were Brooks School, North Yarmouth…
NA3HL: Louisiana Drillers vs Atlanta Capitals. Three Games.
Posted on December 26, 2021
Neutral Zone evaluated a weekend matchup between the Atlanta Capitals and the visiting Louisiana Drillers. These three games were held on Friday December 3rd, Saturday December 4th and Sunday December 5th at the Duluth Ice Forum in Duluth, GA. The players highlighted below are given a grade based solely on their performance in the three…
15O: New York Saints vs Philadelphia Jr. Flyers
Posted on December 26, 2021
NY Saints Jake Baratta #23 (F, L, 5’8″, 115, New York Saints U15, 10/23/2006) – Jake is a young player who has a strong, fluid stride and brings speed with his game. We liked his wheels and quick burst ability. He’s already got a solid frame and will continue to add size and strength as…
North Iowa Bulls vs St. Cloud Norsemen. Two Games. Top 16
Posted on December 24, 2021
Neutral Zone evaluated a weekend Central Division matchup between the North Iowa Bulls and the St. Cloud Norsemen. This was a home and home series with Friday being held at the Mason City Arena and Saturday at the St. Cloud Municipal Athletic Complex. The Norsemen grabbed both victories in two tightly contested matchups with a…
