BCHL
BCHL: Penticton Vees vs. Merritt Centennials: 12 Standout Players
Posted on September 26, 2023
The Vees were able to show their dominance and it did not stop til the end of the third period. With a score of 6-0, a lot of their team’s fire-power was on display, specifically one line though. What the Centennials were able to showcase was their penalty kill in the third period. They took…
BCHL Playoffs: Alberni Valley Bulldogs vs Penticton Vees: 12 Players Evaluated
Posted on May 17, 2023
Hard fought game between both the Bulldogs and the Vees that had all different aspects involved. Both teams were equipped with the power play and short-handed chances that ultimately led the Vees to hold on to a one-goal lead with ten minutes left in the third. It was the defensive desperation that led to the…
BCHL Playoffs Salmon Arm Silverbacks vs Penticton Vees
Posted on May 4, 2023
The momentum of this game was tilted two minutes in when Penticton showed their offensive dominance early. The Silverbacks did what they could tonight but when the Vees are able to score an even strength, power play, and shorthanded goal, you can pretty much guarantee their win. Salmon Arm Silverbacks Ryan Buckley #8 (D, R,…
BCHL Playoffs Vernon Vipers vs Salmon Arm Silverbacks; 12 Players Evaluated
Posted on April 23, 2023
Truly a back-and-forth hockey game that needed extra time to decide the winner. The difference tonight was small, so small that these teams traded off goals with Salmon Arm scoring thirty seconds into overtime. This game clinched the series for the Silverbacks who are moving on to their division championship. Vernon Vipers Julian Facchinelli #4…
BCHL Playoffs Three Game Report: 41 Players Evaluated
Posted on April 20, 2023
Neutral Zone was in attendance for three BCHL matchups from April 14th-18th, 2023. The first game to take place was a matchup between the Vernon Vipers and Salmon Arm Silverbacks which saw Vernon take away a 4-3 victory in overtime. Next was a contest between the Nanaimo Clippers and the Chilliwack Chiefs, which was a…
BCHL: Nanaimo Clippers vs Langley Rivermen
Posted on April 14, 2023
April 8th, 2023 BCHL playoff hockey. Langley Rivermen vs Nanaimo Clippers. It was a goalie showdown as this one didn’t have a lot of scoring. A 3rd-period tally by Grant Babcock was all that was needed to help the Clippers advance to the next round. Nanaimo Clippers Michael Craig #2 (D, R, 5’10”, 174, Nanaimo…
BCHL: West Kelowna Warriors vs Vernon Vipers
Posted on April 12, 2023
An impressive performance by goaltender, Ethan David, to record the shutout in an important game for both teams. Tonight’s game was a rollercoaster with all goals being scored in the second period. With not much happening to start, high-energy hockey in the middle, and game-securing saves in the third, it was up and down with…
BCHL Two Game Report: 25 Players Evaluated
Posted on April 1, 2023
Neutral Zone was in attendance for two BCHL games on March 26th of 2023. The first was a matchup between the Langley Rivermen and the Chilliwack Chiefs that saw the Rivermen come away with a 3-2 victory. The second matchup was between the Powell River Rats and the Coquitlam Express which was an 8-4 blowout…
BCHL: Powell River vs Coquitlam
Posted on March 28, 2023
On March 26th, Coquitlam outshot Powell River 40-29 but lost a high scoring affair 8-4 as the River Kings took home the road. Below are players that stood out in our viewing as teams prepare for BCHL Playoff hockey. Samuel Belanger #2 (D, L, 6’3″, 190, Powell River Kings, 05/31/2004, Lake Superior) – Simple but…
BCHL: 70 Fresh February Looks
Posted on March 3, 2023
As we have moved to a partnership with Rinknet, we are able to see which players we may need to watch more on our portal. This is a bit new for Neutral Zone but very helpful. We observed about 16 BCHL games with players in mind to scout. Below are 70 players that we felt…
