NAHL Anaheim Combine Report
Plus USHL Clark Cup Final Report - NAHL Playoff Update - USNTDP Report - Quick Hits & More !
Welcome to the TSA Scouting Journal, your one stop shop for North American hockey coverage, providing coverage of Midget, Junior (Tier 1 / Tier 2 / Tier 3), and Collegiate hockey.
NAHL Combine Report - Anaheim
5.14.21 - 5.16.21
USHL Clark Cup Final Report
Check out our game reports from all games of the 2021 USHL Clark Cup Finals between the Fargo Force and Chicago Steel. Complete with game write ups, player scouting reports, and highlights !
NAHL Robertson Cup Update
Things are heating up as multiple series look to punch their ticket into the next round over the weekend.
#1 Johnstown Tomahawks vs #4 Maryland Black Bears
Series Tied 2-2
After 2 commanding wins by Maryland in games 3 and 4, Johnstown ties series Thursday night with 4-2 win powered by 2 goals from Jay Ahearn.
#2 Maine Nordiques vs #3 New Jersey Titans
Series Tied 2-2
New Jersey forces a game 5 behind stellar 29 save shutout by Christian Stoever.
#1 Aberdeen Wings vs #4 Minot Minotauros
Series Tied 2-2
After a double overtime win in game 3, Aberdeen looked to close out the Minotauros Friday night in game 4. However Blaine Warnert’s hat trick propelled Minot to fight back in the series to force a game 5.
#2 Bismarck Bobcats vs #3 Minnesota Wilderness
Bismarck Wins Series 3-0
Bobcats offense too much to handle as they sweep the Wilderness. Tim Piechowski totaled 6 points in the first 3 games of the playoffs, with the Bobcats offense averaging 5.5 goals per game.
#1 Janesville Jets vs #4 Kenai River Brown Bears
Kenai River leads 2-1
After the underdog Kenai River took a 2-0 series lead, #1 seed Janesville bounced back in game 3 with a commanding 6-1 victory.
#2 Fairbanks Ice Dogs vs #3 Minnesota Magicians
Minnesota Wins Series 3-0
Minnesota made quick work of the Ice Dogs, sweeping the series by a combined score of 16-7. The Magicians showed their depth, with 10 players averaging a point per game in the first round.
#1 Shreveport Mudbugs vs #4 Amarillo Bulls
Shreveport Wins Series 3-1
After overtime wins in games 3 and 4, Shreveport closed out the Bulls with a 3 goal 2nd period in game 4 to take the series.
#2 Lone Star Brahmas vs #3 Wichita Falls Warriors
Wichita Falls Leads 2-0
Wichita Falls has the chance to win its first playoff series in franchise history in game 3 Saturday night.
USNTDP U17 Evaluation Camp Report
5.9.21 - 5.13.21 - USA Hockey Arena
Robert Morris To Cut Hockey Program
NCAA DI
The Pennsylvania university announced Wednesday it will be cutting both its Men’s and Women’s hockey programs for the 2021-2022, stating the reasoning was part of strategic initiative “intended to position the university to be amongst the most agile and professionally focused schools in the nation”.
Ontario Jr Reign Join USPHL Premier
Tier III Junior
The Ontario Jr Reign will join the Pacific Division of the USPHL Premier for the 2021-2022 season. Coached by longtime California junior coach Dave Hyrsky, the Reign will compete against the Fresno Monsters, Long Beach Shredders, San Diego Sabers, Lake Tahoe Lakers, and Las Vegas Thunderbirds.
NHL Central Scouting Releases Final Rankings
2021 NHL Draft
NHL Central Scouting released their final draft rankings for the upcoming NHL Draft Thursday, with Michigan’s Owen Power coming away with the #1 ranking of North American skaters. Power is joined by teammates Matt Beniers and Kent Johnson in the top 10.
North American Skaters
Owen Power - Defenseman - Michigan (NCAA)
Mason McTavish - Center - Peterborough (OHL)
Kent Johnson - Center - Michigan (NCAA)
Luke Hughes - Defenseman - USA U18 (USNTDP)
Dylan Guenther - Right Wing - Edmonton (WHL)
North American Goaltenders
Sebastian Cossa - Edmonton (WHL)
Benjamin Gaudreau - Sarnia (OHL)
Tristan Lennox - Saginaw (OHL)
Olivier Adam - Blainville (QMJHL)
Emerik Despatie - Gatineau (QMJHL)
European Skaters
William Eklund - Left Wing - Djurgarden (SHL)
Simon Edvinsson - Defenseman - Frolunda JR (Sweden Jr)
Aatu Raty - Forward - Karpat (Liiga)
Nikita Chibrikov - Right Wing - St Petersburg (KHL)
Danil Chatka - Defenseman - CSKA (KHL)
European Goalies
Jesper Wallstedt - Lulea (SHL)
Aleksei Kolosov - Minsk (KHL)
Patrik Hamrla - Karlovy Vary (Czech)
Aku Koskenvuo - HIFK Jr (Finland Jr)
Carl Lindbom - Djurgarden Jr (Sweden Jr)
Highlight Zone
Ethan Bowen - Forward - Chilliwack Chiefs (BCHL)