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Logan Cotter’s path from a ⭐️⭐️⭐️ in January 2025 to a 4.25⭐️ August 1st commit is quite fantastic & clearly shows the way his game is trending.
Logan’s NZ Player Page ⬇️
🔗 neutralzone.com/player/logan…
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NEW COMMIT: '10 LD Logan Cotter commits to NU. A top prospect from Boston, the defender was a 3rd round pick in the QMJHL draft and signed a tender with USHL Green Bay at 15 after one year of prep hockey. All-star pickup to start the class for the Huskies. Congratulations Logan!
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Fresh off 1🚨& 6🍏 at U17 Natty Camp Luke Pietila is an 8/1 to Wisco. High energy & intensity with the ability to play between the dots. @GamblersHockey @BadgerWHockey @USAHockeyNTDP
Luke’s NZ Player Page⬇️
🔗 neutralzone.com/player/luke-…
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Badgers men's hockey got a commitment from 17-year-old forward Luke Pietila, who'll be playing for the U.S. at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup this week and is signed to play for Green Bay in the USHL this season. His brother Adam is entering his third year at UW. – at Camas, España
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Liam Pue is ranked #3 in our Top 300 North American Players born in 2010. The #1 Maddox Schultz & #2 Joey Cullen are also playing #HlinkaGretzky
The Full Rankings ⬇️
🔗neutralzone.com/2026/07/31/n…
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Congratulations to Liam Pue on earning a spot on Canada’s roster for the 2026 Ivan Hlinka Gretzky Cup.
Liam’s selection is a testament to his commitment to excellence, relentless work ethic, compete, and continued development throughout his journey. Langley HA and the JPHL are proud to have been a part of his pathway and look forward to watching him represent both his program and Canada on the international stage.
From everyone at the Junior Prospects Hockey League, congratulations, Liam. Best of luck at the Ivan Hlinka Gretzky Cup—we’ll be cheering you on every step of the way.
🇨🇦 #JPHL #LangleyHA #IvanHlinka
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Tyler Poti oozes big time upside. Currently ranked #258 in our top 300 North American 2010 rankings, but there isn’t an NZ scout who doesn’t think that ranking will be going to the double digits in the next 12-16 months.
🔗The Full 2010 Rankings ⬇️
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Congrats to Tyler Poti on his commitment to Quinnipiac University! Tyler is a 6’4 Defenseman that had a 1-16-17 line in his first year at Winchendon.
Congrats to Tyler and his family! #Winch
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Henry Meier is ranked #35 in our Top 300 North American 2010s. His NZ Star Rating has risen from a 4⭐️ to a 4.5⭐️ since January 2025. His speed, quickness & agility give defenders serious problems.
🔗NZ’s full NA Rankings⬇️
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Will Mikan is a player who can control the speed, pace & tempo of the game. Once his physical maturity catches up, look out. Will’s ceiling and trajectory are very high. Earned an ‘A-‘ at the Minnesota HP Final 68 Festival.
🔗NZ’s Minnesota Birth Year Rankings: 2007s, 2008s, 2009s, 2010s neutralzone.com/2026/03/03/m…
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4.25 ⭐️ Nash Roed’s attention to details are beyond his years & he continues to be one of the strongest most efficient skaters in the age group.
The late 2009 is the highest rated forward & ranked #2 in NZ’s Minnesota Birth Year Rankings:
🔗The complete Mn Birth Year Rankings: 2007s, 2008s, 2009s, 2010s ⬇️ neutralzone.com/2026/03/03/m…
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Nash Roed • F • USNTDP
Gopher comparable: Erik Haula
Am I necessarily saying that Roed is gonna put up multiple 50 point seasons and play for over a decade in the NHL? Maybe, maybe not. But in terms of play style, Roed’s downhill play driving is very reminiscent of Haula.
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Joey Cullen is ranked #2 in NZ’s Top 300 2010 Rankings with the opportunity to go head to head against the #1 ranked 2010 at the #HlinkaGretzky
🔗NZ’s Top 300 2010s in NA⬇️
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Joey Cullen is a Gopher!! 〽️
Gifted, dynamic forward who can pick apart defenses with his ELITE hands, poise and puck smarts. Early favorite to contend for #1 overall in 2028 and will be the first underager ever to suit up for team USA at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup.
Congrats Joey!
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Michigan State hockey already landed three commitments on the first day rising high school juniors can verbally pledge to a program.
Goaltender Mason Martin
Forward Jack Trupiano
Defenseman Andrew Krochalk
All three are Michigan natives and will play for the USNTDP U-17 team.
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Boom. @MSU_Hockey has had a great start to their August.
4.25⭐️ Jack Trupiano excels at winning 50/50 battles & then attacking the slot. Had 27🚨in 20 games for Caesars. Ranked #95
4.25⭐️ Andrew Krochalk is still gaining strength and power, but has elite game processing & mobility that translate to the highest level. Ranked #121
4⭐️ Mason Martin is athletic & composed under pressure. As his body catches up with his mind NZ has his upside projected as a 4.5⭐️. Ranked #131
@MSU_H_H
🔗 NZ’s complete North American Rankings: Top 300 2010s⬇️ neutralzone.com/2026/07/31/n…
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Drew Daley is one of NZ’s four 4.75⭐️ rated players & our highest ranked defenseman in the 2010 class. The righty has exceptional athleticism, awareness & game processing. He’s the type player that the best players want to be on the ice with. Ranked #4
🔗The complete 2010 Rankings⬇️ neutralzone.com/2026/07/31/n…
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Read 1️⃣5️⃣0️⃣ 2012s Scouted, Graded & Evaluated here: neutralzone.com/2026/07/23/2…
