Neutral Zone Write-Ups 2024/25: Olivia Blue
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2025 – U18AA OWHA Provincials
Olivia Blue #27 (North Halton Twisters U18 AA, F, 2027): Blue was electrifying every time she touched the puck, combining explosive speed with incredible edge work to dance around defenders. Her agility and puck protection skills made her extremely difficult to contain in tight spaces, and she routinely turned nothing plays into dangerous scoring chances. Offensively, she displayed a lethal quick release and pinpoint accuracy on her goal, capitalizing on a high-pressure situation with poise. Beyond scoring, her vision and hockey sense allowed her to consistently find soft spots in coverage, opening herself and teammates up for prime opportunities. Olivia’s ability to create offense both off the rush and in the zone makes her a standout and a game-changer. Blue is a threat every time she touches the puck. She’s tough to contain in tight areas, using quick hands and balance to slip past defenders and generate chances. Her shot is quick and accurate, and her vision helps her find open ice and set up teammates in high-danger areas. Grade: B+
2024 – U18AA Waterloo USA/Canada Cup Waterloo
Olivia Blue #27 (North Halton Twisters U18 AA, F, 2027): Blue’s feet are constantly moving. In the offensive zone she’s always buzzing as the puck has a habit of finding her. She can pick up a loose puck near the faceoff circle and rip a shot short side that will surprise the goalie and end up in the net. She covers for her defence in offensive zone as her skating transitions from forwards to backwards seamlessly. Grade: B+
2024 – U18AA Stoney Creek Showcase
Olivia Blue #27 (North Halton Twisters U18 AA, F, 2027): Blue is an amazing skater with good edges, and excellent speed. She is always facing the puck which allows her to read the game well and find open ice. Blue makes efficient plays at high speeds. Blue found two assists against College Bourget from below the blueline after forechecking hard and winning puck battles. Grade: B
2024 – U18AA Etobicoke Jr. Exhibition Series
Olivia Blue #27 (North Halton Twisters U18 AA, F, 2027): Blue is a goal scorer. She possesses a noticeable ability to cut into the middle and drive the net hard after beating defenders on the offensive zone entry. She has good stickhandling ability and can easily protect the puck around her body well on the fly at top speed, all with her head up as well. She competes hard in her own end, and will battle hard to get the puck out of the zone during critical moments of the game. Grade: B+