Elite Stars of the Week | Dec. 8-14, 2025
The United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) Elite has announced its Division Stars of the Week, recognizing standout performances from December 8-14, 2025. Only players nominated by their teams were eligible for consideration.
Atlantic Division
Forward: Jeremy Drolet – Elmira Impact: Jeremy Drolet recorded three points (3-0-3) in one game played, driving the Impact offense and setting the pace up front.
Defenseman: Adrien Poirier – Hershey Cubs: In one game played, Adrien Poirier tallied two points (1-1-2), providing offense from the blue line while contributing defensively.
Goalie: Andrew Coston – Elmira Impact: Andrew Coston went 1-0 on the week, stopping 37 of 39 shots faced for a .949 save percentage and a 2.00 goals-against average.
Florida Division
Forward: Colin Lefebvre – Tampa Bay Juniors: Colin Lefebvre recorded four points (2G, 2A) over two games played, leading the Tampa Bay Juniors offensively with a productive week up front.
Defenseman: Vincent Vedmed – Tampa Bay Juniors: Vincent Vedmed contributed from the blue line with a goal in two games played, providing steady two-way play for the Tampa Bay Juniors.
Goalie: Ayden Bednarek – Tampa Bay Juniors: Ayden Bednarek earned a win in goal, finishing the week with a .923 save percentage while anchoring the Tampa Bay Juniors in net.
Midwest Division
Forward: Brandon Herschbach – Chicago Crush: Brandon Herschbach had a big week offensively, recording six points (5G, 1A) over four games played to lead the Crush attack.
Defenseman: Ramsey Paullo – Chicago Crush: Ramsey Paullo contributed two assists for two points while posting a +3 rating, providing reliable two-way play from the blue line.
Goalie: Austin Schaertel – Fort Wayne Spacemen: Austin Schaertel went 1-0 on the week, allowing just one goal for a 1.00 GAA while stopping all 20 shots he faced to secure the win.
New England Division
Forward: Olin Jackson – South Shore Kings: Olin Jackson totaled six points (3G, 3A) over two games played, leading the South Shore Kings with a highly productive offensive week.
Defenseman: Andrew Blanch – Springfield Jr. Pics: Andrew Blanch recorded two assists for two points, contributing offensively from the blue line in New England play.
Goalie: Parker Libiszewski – Springfield Jr. Pics: Parker Libiszewski went 1-0 on the week, stopping 57 of 61 shots faced for a .933 save percentage to anchor the Pics in net.
Southeast Division
Forward: Nathan Andrew – Hampton Roads Whalers: Nathan Andrew recorded four points with two goals and two assists, providing consistent offensive production for the Whalers.
Defenseman: Zach Alberico – Hampton Roads Whalers: Zach Alberico posted three points (1G, 2A) and a +6 rating, making a strong two-way impact from the blue line.
Goalie: Bryden Egy – Hampton Roads Whalers: Bryden Egy went 1-0 with a shutout, stopping all nine shots faced to finish the week with a perfect 1.000 save percentage and 0.00 GAA.