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BCHL: Three Games: Prince George vs Coquitlam; Nanaimo vs Powell River; Trail vs Penticton. 30 Player Report

Posted on September 27, 2022

Neutral Zone evaluated two BCHL games. On Friday, September 23rd, Neutral Zone was in attendance for a BCHL matchup between Prince George SK and Coquitlam. The game saw a shutout for Prince George and netted them a 3-0 win. On September 24th Neutral Zone was in attendance for a BCHL matchup between Nanaimo and Powell…

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Boston Breakout 93 Notable 2008s

Posted on September 25, 2022

In early September, we made the journey over to Rodman Arena in Walpole to catch as many teams in the 2008 Division of SuperSeries AAA Boston Breakout as we could see in one day. Ultimately we caught 16 of the 34 teams competing in this one viewing and we were able to fill in many…

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SJHL: Estevan vs Nipawin. Top 8 Players

Posted on September 24, 2022

Neutral Zone scouted an Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League game between the hometown Nipawin Hawks and the Estevan Bruins on Wednesday. In an early season matchup, the Nipawin Hawks threw 24 powerplay shots on net, going 2 of 8, to solidify the victory. Bryden Kiesman (D, L, 6’10”, 195, Nipawin Hawks, 02/10/2002) and Joel Mabin (F,…

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NOJHL: Three Games: Eliot Lake vs Powassan; Kirkland Lake vs Hearst; French River vs Soo. 30 Players

Posted on September 23, 2022

Neutral Zone evaluated three NOJHL games. On September Saturday, the Powassan Voodoos defeated the Eliot Lake Red Wings 5-1 in Eliot Lake. The Kirkland Gold Miners fell to the Hearst Lumberjacks 7-1 in Hearst on Friday. Finally The Soo Thunderbirds floated by the French River Rapids 3-1 in Sault St. Marie. Players did well to…

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2022-23 AJHL Opening Night Games. 75 Player Evaluations and Grades

Posted on September 23, 2022

Neutral Zone watched all the opening night games of the AJHL 2022-2023 season. Below is a list of players with evaluations based solely on Friday, September 16’s games.  These players stood out and did well to make this report. Calgary Canucks (1) vs Brooks Bandits (5) Calgary Ty Hipkin #20 (F, L, 5’11”, 180, Calgary…

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CCHL: Navan vs Ottawa. 10 Player Evaluations

Posted on September 23, 2022

Tonight’s game was the season opener for the CCHL. The Ottawa Jr Senators (now 3-time defending league champions) hosted the Navan Grads at a new home arena. Ottawa jumped right out to the lead with a quick goal from Hebert. After that, the rest of the first period possession was dominated by the visiting Grads….

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NCDC: Junior Bruins vs Boston Advantage

Posted on September 23, 2022

In the first NCDC game of the 2022-2023 season, it was a spirited game between the Boston Junior Bruins and Boston Advantage at the Raynham Iceplex yesterday. The Advantage jumped into the lead with .01 seconds left in the 1st period, an exciting goal from Luke Panchisin set up by Arik Altman #71 (F, R,…

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AJHL: Saints Preseason Showcase: Top 90

Posted on September 21, 2022

Neutral Zone attended the Spruce Grove Saints Preseason Showcase from September 1-4 at Grant Fuhr Arena in Spruce Grove. This is a warm up to the regular season but play was of quality and below are 91 players we felt stood out. Players did well to make this report and grades are relative to others…

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U18: Northeast Pack Showcase. Top 40

Posted on September 20, 2022

The Northeast Pack held its first showcase September 9-11 and Neutral Zone was there. Below are players who stood out in the U18 Division. The NJ Rockets, Pitt Pens Elite, Long Island Gulls, Boston Jr. Eagles, Mount Saint Charles and Bishop Kearney all played at the event. Players did well to make this report and…

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U15: Lloydminster vs OHA Edmonton Prep. Top 12

Posted on September 20, 2022

Neutral Zone attended a Royal Elite League U15 game between OHA and Lloydminster. the game was played in Edmonton and OHA Edmonton took a 12-6 win. Lots to take in and evaluate se these teams play some Fall games before league play begins. Players did well to make this report and grades are for this…

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