Scouting Reports
OJHL All-Star Game: Northwest vs. Southeast
Posted on January 29, 2023
Neutral Zone scouts were in attendance for the OJHL All-Star Game, which took place in Collingwood, Ont. on Jan. 14 at the Eddie Bush Memorial Arena. The game featured the best players from the 21-team OJHL as selected by the league’s competition committee. Rob Strachan #3 (F, L, 6’5″, 190, Collingwood Blues, 01/30/2002) – Robert…
T1EHL Detroit U16: Top 133
Posted on January 29, 2023
Detroit, MI – Neutral Zone was in attendance to see the T1EHL U16 teams face off in Michigan in the Detroit Showcase January 13-16. The tournament showcased some strong performances from 2006 birth years as well as some 2007 birth years. The report features many new profiles to Neutral Zone and served as an update…
Winnipeg AAA U15 January Report: Top 93
Posted on January 28, 2023
January was a busy month for our Western Canadian scouts preparing for the WHL Draft Midterm Rankings. In addition to attending the John Reid Memorial and Western Canadian Crown in Edmonton, our scouts covered Manitoba evaluating 6 games. 1/7 Yellowhead vs. Bruins Gold; 1/10 Thrashers White vs. Wild Gold; 1/13 Eastman vs. Norman Wolves; 1/15…
Quebec Midget AAA January Report: 57 Prospects
Posted on January 28, 2023
NZ Quebec scouts were busy this month after the Quebec Midget AAA CCM Showcase getting follow up looks on prospects in the league. Our scouts viewed the following games and gave reports on the players who stood out with a focus on QMJHL Draft prospects. The grades are based on the individual games and not…
Monctonian U18 AAA Challenge: Top 111
Posted on January 28, 2023
The Monctonian is one of the top tournaments in Eastern Canada showcasing the top prospects throughout Atlantic Canada from U18, U16 and U15 divisions. We had multiple scouts in attendance for this event and have produced a cumulative report on the top prospects. The grades are a based on the players performance in this event…
T1EHL Detroit U15: Top 45
Posted on January 28, 2023
Neutral Zone traveled to Taylor, Michigan to watch and evaluate some of the the top 2007 birth years at the Tier I Detroit Showcase. Below are 45 evaluations on players who stood out. Grades based on their performance here only. Niles Benson #7 (F, R, 6’0″, 164, Buffalo Jr. Sabres U15, 06/25/2007) – Strong edges…
NE Prep 2006-2008 Standouts
Posted on January 27, 2023
Below are 38 players (mostly 2007s) who we have tracked over the last first half of the prep season. Neutral Zone feels that each is a possible USHL and QMJHL draft pick. These single game player evaluations are already in RinkNet, meaning the management and scouting departments for those USHL and QMJHL teams are using…
AJHL: Blackfalds vs Calgary
Posted on January 26, 2023
The Calgary Canucks hosted the Blackfalds Bulldogs Saturday night in an offensive battle. Each team traded opportunities with the Bulldogs able to grab a 6-5 victory. Below are the top players from this specific game Tanner Willick #3 (D, L, 5’8″, 155, Blackfalds Bulldogs, 12/20/2003) – Willick is an elite two-way defenseman that can control…
SJHL: Two Games
Posted on January 26, 2023
NZ scouted two SJHL games. The first was the Kindersley Klippers at the Weyburn Wings on January 24th. The second was the Notre Dame Hounds at La Ronge Ice Wolves on January 22nd. 25 players who stood out were evaluated with grades. Kindersley Klippers vs Weyburn Red Wings, January 24th, 2023. A wild comeback from…
NE Prep: Taft vs Kent
Posted on January 26, 2023
The Taft School played at the Kent School On Wednesday, January 25 in an important NE Prep matchup. Kent took a 4-1 lead but Taft stormed back to almost tie the game. The Kent Lions prevailed 4-3 as they held on. Below are 17 players who stood out. Grades are for this game only. Nick…
