Scouting Reports
USHL: Waterloo vs Cedar Rapids
Posted on November 26, 2022
The Roughriders were forced to climb out of a hole the entire game due to the Blackhawks opening the scoring thirty seconds after puck drop. The momentum was clearly in favorite for Waterloo tonight as Cedar Rapids was not able to find the back of the net until late in the third period, which was…
PPHL U18: Ontario Hockey Academy vs Nichols
Posted on November 25, 2022
An intense physical low scoring game that had a very quick pace with offense that was generated off of the in zone cycle. In the end Cornell commit Donovan Hamilton scored the game winner on a wicked snap shot from the point with 3:17 remaining in the third. Max Ilecki # (G, L, 6’3″, 175,…
NAHL Showcase 553 Evaluations
Posted on November 24, 2022
Neutral Zone sent two scouts to the North American Hockey League Showcase at the Schwan Super Rink in Blaine, MN. The event ran from September 14-17. There are 29 NAHL teams and they all played four games; one each day. The games count in the league standings and there were four going on at all…
IHC Showcase USPHL NCDC: Mercer Chiefs vs Twin City Thunder
Posted on November 24, 2022
Cyclones Arena saw a high-scoring contest between the Mercer Chiefs and Twin City Thunder as part of the Islanders Hockey Club Showcase. Both the Chiefs and Thunder had several players collect a point in this one, including 10 skaters between both sides having multi-point games. The Chiefs took a 5-2 lead into the 3rd period…
USHL Two Game Report: Top 24 Players Evaluated
Posted on November 24, 2022
Neutral Zone was in attendance for two great matchups in the USHL, as Sioux Falls took part in two games from the 17th-19th of November 2022. The first saw Sioux Falls take on the Fargo Force for a 2-7 win for the Force. Sioux Falls Stampede vs Fargo Force From start to finish this was…
Wendy Dufton U16 AAA: Top 140
Posted on November 23, 2022
The second major U16 AAA tournament in Ontario this season. 28 teams from Ontario, British Columbia, and New York State entered the tournament and Neutral Zone had 5 scouts in attendance this weekend. There were 7 pools of 4 teams with the top 2 teams from each division and two wild card teams moving on to…
Junior Hockey Goalie Report #1: 60 Evaluations
Posted on November 22, 2022
Goalies did well to make this report and grades are relative to others in their league. a “C” grade here is a positive as we graded only those that stood out in viewings. Neutral Zone’s lead goalie scouts have been on the road throughout September and October to evaluate many of the top goalies in…
USHL: Sioux Falls vs Omaha
Posted on November 22, 2022
On November 19th, 2022, the Sioux Falls Stampede paid visit to the Omaha Lancers for some USHL action. The Lancers scored two first period goals, but the Stampede fought back to tie the game. The 3rd period saw no goals, and overtime solved nothing. The shootout saw the Lancers prevail for the extra point. Final…
BCHL: Nanaimo vs Surrey
Posted on November 22, 2022
Game was played in November 20, 2022. Grades are for this game only. A high scoring game that showed special teams was going to be the difference maker. Nanaimo was unable to convert on any of their three power play chances, giving the Surrey Eagles momentum they needed throughout the game. Both teams were able…
PPHL U18: Nichols School vs Westlake Bourget
Posted on November 22, 2022
In a highly entertaining offensively minded game Nichols Prep 18U fell behind 1-0, but came back to win 6-4 in regulation. Both teams thrived in the transition game and looked to capitalize on their opponent’s grey area turnovers. The players in this game report might not be the best players in the game, but Neutral…
