Elite Stars of the Week | Feb. 16-22, 2026

The United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) Elite has announced its Division Stars of the Week, recognizing standout performances from across the league during the week of February 16-22, 2026. Only players nominated by their teams were eligible for consideration.

ATLANTIC DIVISION

Forward: Evan Wohlstetter – Red Bank Generals: Evan Wohlstetter posted 7 points over 3 games played for the Generals. 

Defenseman: Derek Krizman – Atlanta MadHatters: Atlanta defenseman Derek Krizman recorded 1 goal and 1 assist over 2 games. 

Goalie: Nicholas Saldanha – Connecticut Jr. Rangers: Connecticut Jr. Rangers goalie Nicholas Saldanha picked up a win after stopping 34 shots for a 1.00 GAA and a .970 SV%. 

FLORIDA DIVISION

Forward: Riley Furbeck – Tampa Bay Juniors: Riley posted 5 points with 2 goals and 3 assists. 

Defenseman: Quincy Walker – Tampa Bay Juniors: Tampa defenseman Quincy Walker netted 2 goals. 

Goalie: Ciro Rocco – Tampa Bay Juniors: Tampa goaltender Ciro Rocco posted a win stopping 29 shots for a 2.00 GAA and a .931 SV%. 

MIDWEST DIVISION

Forward: Brandon Rasinskas – Fort Wayne Spacemen: Spacemen forward Brandon Rasinskas posted 2 goals in a 4-0 win. 

Defenseman: Brayden Hieber – Fort Wayne Spacemen: Spacemen defender Brayden Hieber handed out an assist in a 4-0 win. 

Goalie: Austin Schaertel – Fort Wayne Spacemen: Fort Wayne goalie Austin Schaertel posted a 18 shot shutout victory on Thursday. 

NEW ENGLAND DIVISION

Forward: Michael Funaro – Montreal Knights: Montreal forward Micheal Funaro lit up the scoresheet after recording 8 points with 4 goals and 4 assists over 3 games. 

Defenseman: Adriano Lisio – Montreal Knights: Knights defenseman lead all skaters over the week in scoring with 9 points in 3 games. Lisio netted 4 goals and dished out 5 assists. 

Goalie: Daniel Muratov – Montreal Knights: Daniel Muratov turned in a strong weekend in net, highlighted by a perfect relief appearance on Sunday where he stopped all 8 shots he faced over 20 minutes to close out an 8–5 win. He also earned a victory on Saturday with 12 saves and added a 16-save shutout performance on Friday, finishing the three-game stretch with 36 saves on 39 shots (.923 SV%) and two wins.

SOUTHEAST DIVISION

Forward: Liam Hilts – Potomac Patriots: Liam Hilts lit up the scoresheet posting 7 points over 2 games. Hilts dished out 4 assists on Saturday and then had 2 goals and another assist on Sunday. 

Defenseman: Mason Monroe – Potomac Patriots: Potomac defenseman Mason Monroe posted a hat-trick on Saturday’s 11-6 final. 

Goalie: Jean-Luc De Gaspe Beaubien – Hampton Roads Whalers: Jean-Luc De Gaspe Beaubien delivered a rock-solid week between the pipes, going 1-0-1 with a stellar .945 save percentage and 1.50 goals-against average. Facing 45 shots across two starts.