Scouting Reports
OJHL: Markham Royals vs Leamington Flyers
Posted on October 2, 2023
Neutral Zone was present at the OJHL regular season opener for the Markham Royals which saw them take on the Leamington Flyers on September 8th, 2023. This was a back and forth match with a lot of scoring chances brought this one to overtime, where the game ended in a 3-3 tie. Each player below…
Monday Movers: Week #1
Posted on October 2, 2023
In a new free feature, NZ scouting staff will be submitting 1-3 players each Monday who are on the rise; either in their star rating, league/national or draft ranking or simply a player who has shown improvement in their overall game. Our first week we are going to focus on junior hockey after our scouts…
BCEHL U15 AAA Fall Showcase 2023: 93 Players Evaluated
Posted on October 1, 2023
The BCEHL U15 Showcase was played at Langley Twin Rinks in Langley, BC. This is the beginning of the regular season for the majority of teams and while the players may be just getting their feet under them, the tournament had plenty of close games and some talent that emerged from the rest. Cariboo Cougars…
QU18 Two Game Report: 23 Players Evaluated
Posted on October 1, 2023
Neutral Zone was in attendance for two QU18 games on September 22nd, 2023, read on to see the 23 players evaluated. St-Eustache Vikings U18 vs Gatineau de L’Intrepide U18 The visiting Vikings took the lead rapidly 4-0 in the first, was 5-0 at mid-game and they both exchanged 3 goals on each side to finish…
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…
Eastern Alliance Kickoff 18U: Top 48
Posted on September 24, 2023
Neutral Zone attended the Eastern Alliance Kickoff 18U hockey tournament at the New England Sports Center in Marlborough, Massachusets. The games were competitive and fast-paced, with numerous high-quality performances from players and teams. Our scouts identified the Top 48 players, who have been given grades solely based on their performances at this event, and is…
Beast Tournament Series 15’s: South Kent Selects vs Mercer Chiefs
Posted on September 21, 2023
South Kent Selects Academy 08s were too much for the Mercer Chiefs 08s to handle in this contest. Mercer played hard, but SKSA opened the game up early with a 3-0 first period lead and won 7-0. Each player below has been given a grade based solely on their performance at this event, and this…
EHF Selects 15’s Two Game Reports: 21 Players Evaluated
Posted on September 20, 2023
Cape Cod Whalers 15’s vs. Boston Jr. Eagles 15’s Fast-paced entertaining 15O game that featured many grade ‘A’ scoring opportunities and excellent goaltending. After the Boston Jr Eagles took a too many men on the ice penalty the Cape Cod Whalers scored on a 6 on 4 with just under one minute left. Cape Cod…
2023 Chicago Steel Ice Breaker 15’s: Top 113 Performers
Posted on September 15, 2023
Neutral Zone scouted the Chicago Steel Ice Breaker 15’s held in Chicago, Illinois, from September 8-10, 2023. The Windy City Storm came away as the champions, going undefeated in the five games played, taking the final game to overtime, where Ilia Morozov was the hero to end it. There was a ton of top-quality play…
NAHL: Rochester Jr. Americans vs Philadelphia Rebels
Posted on September 11, 2023
Tonight’s contest was the inaugural game for the Rochester Jr. Americans in the NAHL. The emotions were high as the home fans packed the rink to drop the puck on a new season and a new franchise. The home team jumped out to an early three-goal lead, but the visiting Philadelphia Rebels scored five straight…
