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ETA U16 AAA: Markham Waxers vs Whitby Wildcats. Two Games

Posted on March 4, 2022

ETAU16 AAA Game Report February 19, 2022 ; Markham Waxers vs Whitby Wildcats Final Score Waxers 7-0 over Wildcats Markham Nathan Aspinall #76 (F, L, 6’3″, 157, Markham Waxers Bantam, 2006) Lanky power/forward that has very good hand-eye coordination. His skating stride is efficient and only lacking in power. Can protect the puck quite well…

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Boucher Speaks on Leaving BU for Ottawa, OHL

Posted on January 17, 2022

Tyler Boucher, a 4.5-star freshman at Boston University, announced over the semester break that he was going to sign with the Ottawa Senators after appearing in eight games for the Terriers in the first half of the season. Upon signing with the Senators, Boucher was assigned to the Ottawa 67’s of the OHL. “The size…

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NZ CHL Commitment Tracker (1/17)

Posted on January 17, 2022

Each week, in one easy-to-find place, Neutral Zone will wrap up the week’s CHL commitments in a neat and tidy chart, complete with star ratings and links to player profiles, where subscribers can get access to all of our scouting reports on these players, as well as player rankings and more. Click on each player’s…

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Juniors: Sudbury Wolves shut down; Omaha roster moves open

Posted on November 30, 2021

The OHL suspended team activities for the Sudbury Wolves today after 12 players tested positive for COVID-19. “All players affected are currently asymptomatic or exhibiting mild symptoms and the League and team will continue to monitor their well-being,” the league said in a statement. All the players are presumed to have been vaccinated for COVID-19….

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OHL: Sudbury Signs Highly-Touted Defenseman

Posted on November 9, 2021

The Sudbury Wolves announced the signing of highly-touted defenseman Matthew Mania (4.25), who was originally committed to play in the USHL for Fargo this season. He appeared in four games. for the Force before jumping to the OHL. NZ has Mania ranked as the No. 18 2005-born player in the U.S. Last season, Mania suited…

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U14: Wendy Dufton Tournament Recap: Top 33 Performers

Posted on October 14, 2021

During the weekend of October 7th-10th, in London, Ontario, Neutral Zone staff attended and observed some of the top major bantams (u15) players in Ontario.  Sixteen teams participated in this AAA level tournament.  The Halton Hurricanes finished the tournament with a 6-0 record after defeating the Ottawa Jr. 67’s in the championship final by a…

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OHL Suspends Logan Mailloux Indefinitely

Posted on September 10, 2021

The OHL announced that they have suspended Montreal Canadiens first-round pick Logan Mailloux indefinitely “for violating the league’s expectation for appropriate conduct by a player.” The league said that the suspension stems from an incident that took place while Mailloux was on loan to SK Lejon in Sweden last November. Mailloux was charged and fined…

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Pastujov reportedly heading to the OHL

Posted on August 12, 2021

ESPN’s John Buccigross reported today that the Anaheim Ducks are going to sign Sasha Pastujov, and he’ll play in the OHL for this upcoming season. Pastujov was set to become a freshman at Notre Dame next month. He was selected by the Ducks with the No. 66 overall pick in last month’s NHL Draft. The Florida…

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OHL will require COVID vaccines for players, staff and more

Posted on August 11, 2021

The Ontario Hockey League announced that all players, staff, and billet will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 for the upcoming season. The policy applies to “OHL Community Members,” which will include people who attend training camp, practices, games, or play in the league. The league’s regulations specifically referenced players, coaches, trainers, team and…

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U18 HEO: Smiths Falls, Renfrew, Brockville, Kemptville, Navan, Rockland

Posted on March 10, 2021

The HEO U-18 AAA league recently wrapped up its first of four mini-series this past weekend. With all twelve teams in action, it provided Neutral Zone with an excellent opportunity to watch these young prospects in live game action. Over the next couple of months, each team will square off against a different opponent in a…

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