Scouting Reports
NCAA Aug. 1 Names to Watch (Part II)
Posted on July 29, 2022
Starting Monday (Aug. 1) players who are about to enter their junior year of high school are eligible to receive scholarship offers and make verbal commitments to NCAA programs. It’s a big day in college hockey, and in relation to college football, it’s as close to “signing day” as it gets. Traditionally, there are a…
USA Hockey Select 16 PDC: Top 180
Posted on July 28, 2022
Neutral Zone scouts were in attendance for the Select 16 USA Hockey Player Development Camp for all 5 games, including the All Star game as well as practice sessions. The players did well to make this camp being selected from their regional camps to make the top 180 players in the country (excluding NTDP). At…
NCAA Aug. 1 Names to Watch (Part I)
Posted on July 27, 2022
Starting Monday (Aug. 1) players who are about to enter their junior year of high school are eligible to receive scholarship offers and make verbal commitments to NCAA programs. It’s a big day in college hockey, and in relation to college football, it’s as close to “signing day” as it gets. Traditionally, there are a…
Another Potential D-I Program on the Horizon
Posted on July 26, 2022
Binghamton University is currently conducting a study into the possible addition of a men’s hockey program. Binghamton president Harvey G. Stenger confirmed that the school was looking into the possibility of men’s hockey in a recent letter to the university. “Collegiate sports are an important part of our University experience,” he said. “Currently, more than 400 students…
Ivy Shootout Princeton. Top 75
Posted on July 24, 2022
Neutral Zone was in attendance for the first two days of the Ivy Shootout held at the iconic Hobey Baker Rink on Princeton University’s campus. This was a great opportunity for young players to compete at a premier facility under the guidance of Division I coaches. We were able to view every team from all…
Joe Fleming Signs with Golden Knights
Posted on July 22, 2022
By Juliette Connors Joe Fleming of Wellesley, MA has signed an Entry Level Contract with the Las Vegas Golden Knights. “I’m just so happy, I’m really excited,” he exclaimed. “It’s a dream come true, and the start of everything coming to reality.” The contract was a pleasant surprise for Fleming. “I talked to the coaches,…
Meet the Seven New USHL Head Coaches
Posted on July 21, 2022
Eight new faces will be behind benches in the USHL starting next season. That represents more than 50 percent of the entire league. Seven of those openings have been filled. The Sioux City Musketeers currently have an opening after Luke Strand was hired to be an assistant coach at Ohio State last week. Let’s meet…
Liberty Bell Games: Florida. Top 40
Posted on July 21, 2022
Neutral Zone was in attendance for the Liberty Bell Games Florida Showcase from June 17-19, located at the Florida Panther’s Ice Den Training Centre, the location of the practise facility for the NHL team, as well as a variety of skating and hockey development programs. The showcase featured over 100 players from the 2005-2007 birth…
NCAA Coaching Roundup
Posted on July 20, 2022
Minnesota hired one of the top assistants in the nation, Steve Miller, to replace Garrett Raboin on the coaching staff. Miller, who was previously at Ohio State, will serve as Minnesota’s associate head coach. Raboin left the program to become the inaugural head coach at Augustana. Miller has three national championships on his resume, winning rings with Providence…
U.S. WJC Team Adds Players to Camp Roster
Posted on July 19, 2022
Ahead of next month’s 2022 World Junior Championship, which was rescheduled from January, Team USA will reportedly be without two of its players. According to Chris Peters, forward Chaz Lucius and defenseman Scott Morrow will not be available for Team USA’s camp or the tournament. In response, USA Hockey has added six players to its…
