NHL Central Scouting released their mid-term rankings this week, as this article from Youth Hockey Hub notes, nine players from the high school ranks across the state saw their names on that list. 

That is a sign we're a step closer towards sectional play as players hope to bear down to impress the scouts before the final rankings are released in the spring.  Here are 5 games to check out this week.

- Derek Felska (@CreaseAndAssist)