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USPHL Premier Performance Player of the Week: Dominic Powell – Connecticut Jr. Rangers

By Brandon Hofstra / November 12, 2026 / Comments Off on USPHL Premier Performance Player of the Week: Dominic Powell – Connecticut Jr. Rangers

Connecticut Jr. Rangers forward Dominic Powell has been named the USPHL Premier Performance Player of the Week for Nov. 2-8, 2026, earning a $500 performance payout through the league’s Performance Pays initiative. The San Jose, California, native recorded 10 goals and two assists for 12 points in two games, helping the Rangers earn consecutive victories.…

USPHL Premier Call-Up Total Reaches 89 Players and 214 NCDC Appearances

By Brandon Hofstra / November 11, 2026 / Comments Off on USPHL Premier Call-Up Total Reaches 89 Players and 214 NCDC Appearances

89 USPHL Premier Players Earn NCDC Opportunities Through Nov. 11

USPHL Premier Conference Standouts: Nov. 2-8, 2026

By Brandon Hofstra / November 10, 2026 / Comments Off on USPHL Premier Conference Standouts: Nov. 2-8, 2026

The United States Premier Hockey League recognizes its USPHL Premier Conference Standouts for games played Nov. 2–8, 2026. The weekly honors recognize one forward, one defenseman and one goaltender from each of the league’s 10 conferences.   Alberta Conference Forward: Kysin Bear, OLCN Scouts – 2 GP, 6-7-13 Bear averaged 6.5 points per game, scoring…

USPHL Premier Monthly Standouts: October 2026

By Brandon Hofstra / November 9, 2026 / Comments Off on USPHL Premier Monthly Standouts: October 2026

The USPHL Premier is proud to recognize forward Riley Richards of the Santa Clarita Lakers, defenseman Carter Andrews of the Hanna Havoc and goaltender Cameron Cyrus of the Metro Jets as its Players of the Month for October 2026. The three honorees earned league-wide recognition for their performances throughout the month, highlighted by prolific scoring,…

Premier Final Buzzer: Long Beach Stays Perfect, Cincinnati Scores 31 and Hanna Sweeps

By Brandon Hofstra / November 9, 2026 / Comments Off on Premier Final Buzzer: Long Beach Stays Perfect, Cincinnati Scores 31 and Hanna Sweeps

The USPHL Premier completed a 53-game weekend from Nov. 6-8, highlighted by three-game sweeps from Long Beach, Cincinnati and Hanna. Thirteen games were decided by one goal, five required overtime or a shootout and five teams recorded shutouts. Long Beach improved to 16-0, while Metro extended its winning streak to 15 games.   Pacific: Long…

USPHL Premier Weekend Preview: Unbeaten Streaks and Division Races Headline 53-Game Slate

By Brandon Hofstra / November 6, 2026 / Comments Off on USPHL Premier Weekend Preview: Unbeaten Streaks and Division Races Headline 53-Game Slate

The USPHL Premier returns with 53 games scheduled from Friday, Nov. 6, through Sunday, Nov. 8. Friday opens the weekend with 15 matchups, followed by 21 games Saturday and 17 on Sunday. The schedule features pivotal series in the Great Lakes, Pacific, North and Southeast divisions.   Great Lakes: Metro Brings 14-Game Streak Into Columbus…

USPHL Premier Performance Player of the Week: Walter Jimenez III – Kingston Wranglers

By Brandon Hofstra / November 5, 2026 / Comments Off on USPHL Premier Performance Player of the Week: Walter Jimenez III – Kingston Wranglers

Kingston Wranglers goaltender Walter Jimenez III has been named the USPHL Premier Performance Player of the Week for Oct. 26-Nov. 1, 2026, earning a $500 performance payout through the league’s Performance Pays initiative. Jimenez stopped 144 of 148 shots across two appearances, finishing the week with a .973 save percentage, a 2.00 goals-against average and…

76 USPHL Premier Players Earn NCDC Opportunities Through Nov. 4

By Brandon Hofstra / November 4, 2026 / Comments Off on 76 USPHL Premier Players Earn NCDC Opportunities Through Nov. 4

The USPHL’s player-development pathway continues to be on display during the 2026–27 season. Through Nov. 4, 76 USPHL Premier players have earned opportunities to compete in the National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC). Together, these players have accumulated 187 NCDC game appearances. Since the league’s Oct. 28 update, five additional players have earned NCDC opportunities, while…

USPHL Premier Conference Standouts: Oct. 26-Nov. 1, 2026

By Brandon Hofstra / November 3, 2026 / Comments Off on USPHL Premier Conference Standouts: Oct. 26-Nov. 1, 2026

The USPHL Premier is proud to recognize its Conference Standouts for games played Oct. 26-Nov. 1, 2026. One forward, defenseman and goaltender was selected from each of the league’s 10 conferences. Alberta Conference Forward: Ciaran Henry, Hanna Havoc – 3 GP, 8-5-13 Henry delivered an outstanding offensive week, recording eight goals and five assists in…

USPHL Premier Final Buzzer: Santa Clarita Sweeps As Red River And Toledo Win Three In Fort Wayne | Oct. 30-Nov. 1, 2026

By Brandon Hofstra / November 2, 2026 / Comments Off on USPHL Premier Final Buzzer: Santa Clarita Sweeps As Red River And Toledo Win Three In Fort Wayne | Oct. 30-Nov. 1, 2026

Sixty games filled the USPHL Premier schedule from Oct. 30 through Nov. 1, highlighted by the Fort Wayne Spacemen Midwest Showcase. Red River and Toledo each earned three Showcase victories, while Santa Clarita, Minnesota, Florida Jr., Somang and Ottawa Valley completed undefeated weekends elsewhere. Santa Clarita completed a three-game sweep while scoring 27 goals. Red…