2020 has been an incredible year that has challenged all of us. We would like to thank all of our subscribers for supporting our goal to create an affordable, professional scouting blog, for all levels of North American junior and midget hockey. Without the hockey community behind us, this goal would not be obtainable, so thank you !
We have some big plans for 2021 and it all starts with you ! If you haven’t already, subscribe to the TSA Scouting Journal for full access of our scouting library, including important end of year rankings and draft reports.
Quick Hits
WHL - Moving draft from May to November 2021
OHL - Plans to delay start to February 2021
NAHL Approves continuation of season into 2021
USPHL Premier - Charlotte Rush perfect in December with 8 wins
NCAA - NCHC finishes successful pod schedule, now what ?
WJC - Caufield shows his touch is exhibition with 2 goals
The Northeast Generals and the Maine Nordiques agreed to a 5-game set before both teams travelled home for the holiday break. Below is a summary of the 5 games and the top players from each team that College and Pro scouts might want to take a look at.
December 9 - Maine 4 vs Northeast 3
December 11 - Northeast 5 vs Maine 1
December 12 - Maine 4 vs Northeast 3
December 15 - Maine 3 vs Northeast 2
December 16 - Northeast 3 vs Maine 1
The 2021 World Junior Hockey Championships kicked off December 22, with preliminary round play beginning Christmas Day. The teams are under strict Covid-19 rules, and are playing in the same bubble used by the NHL for the July 2020 playoffs. Be ready for the opening puck drop by reading our FREE tournament preview below !
Prospects in 2021 WJC by Team
Los Angeles Kings - 9
Detroit Red Wings - 7
New Jersey Devils - 6
Anaheim Ducks - 6
Toronto Maple Leafs - 6
Florida Panthers - 5
Nashville Predators - 5
Minnesota Wild - 5
Colorado Avalanche - 4
New York Rangers - 4
Scouting notes and video highlights from some of the NAHL Central Division top prospects.
Our scouting department will be breaking down each division of the USPHL Premier, providing in depth scouting notes and highlight videos for the top college prospects. Click below to access each report
Mountain Division Report
Midwest - West Division Report
Florida Division Report
MJHL Top 30
During the pause in play for the MJHL, our scouting staff put together our top 30 forwards and defenseman and provided top scouting notes and video highlights. Click below to access.
Highlight Zone
Luis Lindner - ‘01 Defenseman - Boston Jr Bruins (NCDC)
Evan Szary - ‘00 Goaltender - South Shore Kings (NCDC)
Blake Billings - ‘01 Forward - Sheridan Hawks (NA3HL)