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.
With the release of the final 2021 NHL Draft rankings, our scouting staff broke down the 5 prospects listed on any of the lists release by NHL Central Scouting. Check out all the scouting notes and video highlights !
NAHL Robertson Cup Playoffs Update
Series updates for the division finals to get you ready for a full slate of games this weekend !
#2 Maine Nordiques vs #4 Maryland Black Bears
Maine Leads 1-0
After upsetting #1 seed Johnstown, Maryland falls to Maine in opening game 4-1. Stepfan Owens and Isaiah Fox lead Maine in playoff points, while Josh Nixon is leading the way for Maryland. The Nordiques will host game 2 Saturday June 5th at 7:00 pm.
#1 Aberdeen Wings vs #2 Bismarck Bobcats
Aberdeen Leads 1-0
Abrams, Cosentino and Goldowski each finish with 2 points in 5-3 win in game 1. Game 2 is set for Saturday June 5th at 7:15 pm.
#3 Minnesota Magicians vs #4 Kenai River Brown Bears
Minnesota leads 1-0
Jack Cronin’s late third period goal gives Minnesota series lead in game 1. Minnesota to host game 2 Saturday June 5th. Luke Pavicich, #18 ranked North American goaltender for the upcoming NHL Draft, will be the difference maker for Kenai to stick with the Magicians.
#1 Shreveport Mudbugs vs #3 Wichita Falls Warriors
Shreveport Leads 1-0
Shreveport’s offensive explosion in game 1 second period provides early series lead. Austin Brimmer, Billy Feczko and Gio Procopio all scored within a 6 minute span to give Mudbugs commanding lead.
ICYMI - All off season, our scouting staff was present at the NAHL Combines to identify the top prospects for tier II and tier III junior teams in North America. Be sure to check out the reports from all our stops !