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Top 40+ Uncommitted Prospects: New England Prep
Posted on January 8, 2021
In the midst of this pandemic with so many games and rinks being shut down, Neutral Zone is taking a look back at the 2019-2020 season to bring you the top uncommitted players from last season. The college recruiting process is a tough one, with a large talent pool, and few roster spots. Everyone is…
Emma Conner to join Gophers next season
Posted on November 6, 2020
Emma Conner (Edina High School, F, 2021) to University of Minnesota. In late October, Neutral Zone learned of Conner’s commitment to the University of Minnesota. Conner was originally committed to Penn State but made the switch to the Gophers after promising junior season at Edina HS, a powerhouse program in Minnesota. Conner is an exceptional…
Gary Roberts Training Has A Special Offer For Neutral Zone Readers
Posted on May 26, 2020
Over the coming weeks Neutral Zone readers will gain valuable training insights from one of hockey’s premier athlete development coaches and former NHL player – Gary Roberts. Roberts will contribute more information to Neutral Zone readers. Click here to access Gary’s at-home training programs delivered on the Gary Roberts training app. Neutral Zone readers earn 10% discount…
Toronto Aeros Holiday Classic: Bantam
Posted on March 25, 2020
Neutral Zone rang in the New Year by spending the weekend of January 3rd to 5th at Canlan Ice Sports – York to scout the Toronto Aeros Holiday Classic. The event provided an opportunity for Bantam, Midget, and Junior teams from Canada and the United States to get back on the ice after the holiday…
MNHS Class of 2020 Rank: Dec. 2019
Posted on January 30, 2020
The following is a ranking from the Minnesota High School League for Neutral Zone’s coverage in December. As the season continues, this list will grow and change with increased coverage. This list presents 2020 graduation year players in a specific numbered order. Lily Delianedis #7 (Blake School, F, 2020, Cornell): Shifty with quick hands, Delianedis…
Lightning Thanksgiving Tournament
Posted on December 12, 2019
Neutral Zone scouts were in Grand Rapids, Minnesota on the 29th and 30th of November to attend the Lightning Tournament. The annual Thanksgiving holiday tournament featured the host Grand Rapids/Greenway as well as Blaine, Hibbing/Chisholm, and White Bear Lake. The following is a report of 13 top performers from the weekend’s festivities. Players are in…
Atlantic Challenge Cup U16
Posted on November 27, 2019
The Atlantic Challenge Cup was held in Moncton, New Brunswick from October 11th to the 14th. In what has become a Canadian Thanksgiving tradition, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island assembled their best players at the U16 and U18 level for the four day event. Neutral Zone scouts were in attendance at…
Upper Midwest HS Fall Elite League September Report
Posted on October 16, 2019
The Upper Midwest HS Elite League provides top U16 and U19 players with high level competition before the Minnesota high school season kicks off. All participating teams were evaluated multiple times by at least two Neutral Zone scouts. The following is a report of the top performers from league play during the month of September….
PWHL Class of 2020: Final Rank 2019
Posted on June 1, 2019
The following is the final ranking from the Provincial Women’s Hockey League for the Class of 2020. Both league play and tournament play, from the entire 2018/2019 season, were taken into consideration for this ranking. Players listed are in specific number order. Kendall Cooper #11 (Stoney Creek, D, 2020, Quinnipiac): Kendall is a smart player…
MN ’05 Selects Festival 2019
Posted on April 23, 2019
St. Cloud, Minnesota hosted the 2019 Minnesota Selects Festival over the weekend of April 5th-7th 2019. The games were played at the MAC (Municipal Athletic Complex) and consisted of teams of all ages. The focus over the course of the weekend was on the 2005’s and the following are some of the highlighted players from…
