Scouting Reports
GTHL U18: Two Games – 26 Player Evaluations
Posted on April 7, 2024
Neutral Zone was in attendance at two GTHL U18 AAA Playoff games, as highlighted in this report. On March 11th, we viewed the Toronto Nationals’ 5-2 road win over the Vaughan Kings. On March 12th, we were in attendance as the Mississauga Senators defeated the Mississauga Reps at home by a score of 4-0. Each…
BCHL: Two Games – 25 Player Evaluations
Posted on March 31, 2024
Neutral Zone viewed two BCHL games, which are highlighted in this report. On March 24th, we viewed the Blackfalds Bulldogs’ 2-1 road win over the Okotoks Oilers. On March 28th, we viewed the Merritt Centennials’ 8-4 home win over the Cranbrook Bucks. Each player below has been given a grade based solely on their performance…
NTDP Evaluation Camp 2008s: 41 Player Evaluations
Posted on March 30, 2024
Neutral Zone scouts were in attendance for the week at the NTDP Evaluation Camp in Plymouth, MI. The camp is comprised of six games between the top 40+ invites to the camp. Overall, the camp was solid but not exceptional and showcased a vast range of skill sets from small, speedy forwards to big-bodied, shut-down…
OMHA U16 AAA: Oshawa Minor Generals U16 AAA @ Barrie Jr. Colts U16 AAA – 18 Players Evaluated
Posted on March 29, 2024
Neutral Zone was in attendance for the OMHA U16 AAA matchup between the Oshawa Minor Generals U16 AAA @ Barrie Jr. Colts U16 AAA on March 15, 2024. Barrie pretty much brought the game to Oshawa for the entire game although it appeared to be more of an equally matched game. The only thing that…
USA Hockey Tier I Nationals Preview
Posted on March 29, 2024
This year, our Neutral Zone Scouts will be at every venue for the National Tournaments, with a minimum of three in each venue. USA Hockey added a 13O Division this year, which we will also cover. Below is a quick preview of each age group with a preview and some players that may stand out….
Minnesota State Championship Class AA: 65 Player Evaluations
Posted on March 29, 2024
Neutral Zone was in attendance at The Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, to watch the Class AA Minnesota State High School Hockey Tournament. Edina High School captured the Championship in thrilling fashion, defeating Chanhassen High School 2-1 in front of 20,346 fans. Each player has been given a grade based solely on their…
NCDC: P.A.L. Jr. Islanders @ Jersey Hitmen – 11 Players Evaluated
Posted on March 28, 2024
Neutral Zone was in attendance for the NCDC matchup between the P.A.L. Jr. Islanders @ Jersey Hitmen on March 09, 2024. This was a tightly contested game up until the very end. With Jersey up 1-0 late in the third period, the Jr. Islanders tied it up, forcing overtime. In the extra frame, William Jasmin…
Alliance U18 AAA: Elgin-Middlesex Canucks U18 AAA @ Waterloo Wolves U18 AAA – 10 Players Evaluated
Posted on March 28, 2024
Neutral Zone was in attendance for the Alliance U18 AAA matchup between the Elgin-Middlesex Canucks U18 AAA @ Waterloo Wolves U18 AAA on March 11, 2024. Both teams like to play with speed and they brought a physical aspect as well. It was a hard-hitting, fast-paced game. Sam Ratcliffe led the way for Waterloo with…
OMHA U18 AAA: Central Ontario Wolves @ Markham Waxers – 7 Players Evaluated
Posted on March 28, 2024
Neutral Zone was in attendance for the OMHA U18 AAA matchup between the Central Ontario Wolves U18 AAA @ Markham Waxers U18 AAA on March 15, 2024. This was the first game for both teams in the OMHA U18 AAA Finals that took place from March 15, 2024, to March 17, 2024. Markham came out…
NAHL: Philadelphia Rebels @ New Jersey Titans – 12 Players Evaluated
Posted on March 28, 2024
Neutral Zone was in attendance for the NAHL matchup between the Philadelphia Rebels @ New Jersey Titans on March 26, 2024. This was a tie game after the first period. Finally, when the Titans broke through, they were able to score four unanswered goals. This was a combination of consistent offensive pressure combined with quick…
