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2021 Pittsburgh Penguins Elite Exeter Showcase 19U

Posted on November 30, 2021

October 1-3, scouting took place at The Rinks at Exeter, NH.  This report reflects five talented teams with 2021-2024 and some PG graduation players.  This facility had two rinks used for this showcase and there was no printed or digital schedule available, other than the daily rink screen.  Glad to be back in the rink at a favorite…

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2021 Pittsburgh Penguins Elite Exeter Showcase 16U

Posted on November 25, 2021

October 1-3, scouting took place at The Rinks at Exeter, NH.  This event had a high level of team talent and these top picks were repeatedly spotted.  The only team on this list that played once was the Boston Jr. Eagles.  This report reflects the 2024-2025 graduation group and the older 19U report is to come soon.  There were…

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NIT U19: 2021

Posted on November 23, 2021

From October 22-24, 2021, Neutral Zone was in Andover, MN to watch the annual NIT. Scouts evaluated players in the U16 and U19 divisions to compile the following reports. Below is our list of top performers in the U19 division. Our U19 report will follow. Players are listed in no particular order beneath their respective…

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NIT U16: 2021

Posted on November 19, 2021

From October 22-24, 2021, Neutral Zone was in Andover, MN to watch the annual NIT. Scouts evaluated players in the U16 and U19 divisions to compile the following reports. Below is our list of top performers in the U16 division. Our U19 report will follow. Players are listed in no particular order beneath their respective…

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2021 New England Rush: U14 Tier 1 Tournament

Posted on November 19, 2021

September 24th thru 26th, scouting took place at Henry Graf Rink in Newburyport, MA and Janas Memorial Skating Rink in Lowell, MA.  This event had two location with the exact same schedule, so the decision was made to track the U14 teams only.  This report reflects the top talent and players making impressive smart plays during these games.  Disclosing…

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Burlington Barracudas U22 Multi-Day Exhibition 2021

Posted on November 19, 2021

Neutral Zone got the chance to check out exhibition play in Burlington, ON last month. We compiled the following report from the event. Reports are listed under team names, with evaluations on players listed below. Letter grades depict the player’s performance at this specific event. Brampton Jr. Canadettes A- Carina DiAntonio #19 (Brampton Jr. Canadettes,…

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Elite League 2021: October

Posted on November 18, 2021

The Elite League was in full swing over October in Minnesota. We had scouts in the rinks through the month and have compiled the following list of top performers. We will also release a report from the U16 and U19 divisions from the NIT. Players are in no particular order beneath their respective letter grades….

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NAHA Labor Day Showcase 2021: U19

Posted on November 17, 2021

Over Labor Day weekend, 2021, Neutral Zone divided their time to scout both the NAHA Labor Day Tournament, and the PIP Labor Day Girls Fest. The following report is from the U19 Division at NAHA. It was refreshing for scouts to get back in the rinks. We were able to check in on many players…

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Five U22’s To Watch in Ontario from October 2021

Posted on November 15, 2021

We’re back!! Yes, hockey is back in Ontario! The sounds of the puck hitting the boards, the Ref’s whistle, skates cutting a fresh sheet of ice, it’s all back.  We are thrilled to announce that we have been watching pre-season play, and loving every minute of it. While we compile our Stoney Creek report, we…

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NAHA Labor Day Tournament 2021: U16

Posted on November 10, 2021

Over Labor Day weekend, 2021, Neutral Zone divided their time to scout both the NAHA Labor Day Tournament, and the PIP Labor Day Girls Fest. The following report is from the U16 Division at NAHA. It was refreshing for scouts to get back in the rinks. We were able to check in on many players…

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