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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 U18
Posted on December 3, 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…
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 Elite League October Report
Posted on November 26, 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 October….
Rochester Fire on Ice U17
Posted on November 19, 2019
A+ Katherine Khramtsov #28 (Pittsburgh Penguins Elite U16, F, 2022, Princeton) – Khramtsov had a great weekend of hockey, making an impact in every game. She has great hockey sense and good vision with and without the puck. She has very quick, smooth hands that help her beat defenders in any zone. Has a great…
Rochester Fire on Ice U14
Posted on November 15, 2019
A+ Maggie Scannell #14 (Pittsburgh Penguins Elite U14, F, 2024) – A solid player with a lot of skill, Scannell reads the ice extremely well with and without the puck. She is taller, using her reach to her advantage, and talks well with her teammates. Scannell can make quick moves, then keeps her feet moving…
Stoney Creek Bantam Showcase
Posted on November 14, 2019
From September 20th to 22nd, Neutral Zone attended the Stoney Creek Bantam Showcase in Hamilton, ON. The event featured many of the top Bantam/U14 teams from across Canada and the United States. After a rigorous weekend of excellent competition, the London Devilettes came away as champions of the Gold division, defeating the Barrie Sharks by…
Stoney Creek University Showcase
Posted on November 11, 2019
From September 13th to 15th, Neutral Zone attended the Stoney Creek University Showcase in Hamilton, ON. The event featured many of the top Junior/U19 teams from across Canada and the United States. After a rigorous weekend of excellent competition, the Etobicoke Jr Dolphins came away as champions of the Gold division, winning a close 1-0…
NIT U16
Posted on November 5, 2019
From October 17th to 20th, Neutral Zone attended the Tradition NIT in Minneapolis, MN. Top teams from across the United States and Canada participated within the U16 National Division and the U19 American Division. The following is a report of 46 top performers from the U16 National Division. Players are in no particular order beneath…
NIT U19
Posted on November 5, 2019
From October 17th to 20th, Neutral Zone attended the Tradition NIT in Minneapolis, MN. Top teams from across the United States and Canada participated within the U16 National Division and the U19 American Division. The following is a report of 59 top performers from the U19 American Division. Players are in no particular order beneath…