Elite Stars of the Week | Nov. 3-9, 2025

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The United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) Elite has announced its Division Stars of the Week, recognizing standout performances from November 3-9, 2025. Only players nominated by their teams were eligible for consideration.

 

Atlantic Division

 

Forward: Michael Veneziano – Connecticut Jr. Rangers: Over two games, CRJ forward Michael Veneziano posted 5 points with 4 goals and 1 assist. 

Defenseman: Timmy GaNun – Elmira Impact: Elmira defenseman Timmy GaNun made an impact adding an assist in the squads 4-1 win on Sunday. 

Goalie: Andrew Coston – Elmira Impact: Impact netminder Andrew Coston picked up a big win after stopping 31 of 31 shots in a 4-1 win. His performance was good for a .969 SV%. 

 

Midwest Division

Forward: Brandon Herschbach – Chicago Crush: Brandon Hersbach posted 2 points over two games for the Crush where he added an assist on Saturday and a goal on Sunday. 

Defenseman: Hunter Pope – Chicago Crush: Chicago defenseman Hunter Pope added 4 points over three games. The defenseman added 3 goals and an assist while maintaining a +4 rating. 

Goalie: Gio Bottalico – Chicago Crush: Gio Bottalico was perfect for the Crush stopping all 26 shots he faced in the shutout win. 

 

New England Division

Forward: Rohnan Burke – Springfield Jr. Pics: Rohnan Burke totalled 4 points over 2 games with 3 goals and an assist. 

Defenseman: Sebastian Jaso – Springfield Jr. Pics: Springfield defenseman Sebasitan Jaso added 3 points over 2 games with 1 goal and 2 assists. 

Goalie: Kaiden Ames – Springfield Jr. Pics: Springfield goalie Kaiden Ames went 1-0 with a .933 SV% and a 3.00 GAA after facing 45 shots. 

 

Southeast Division

Forward: Peyton Evans – Carolina Jr. Hurricanes: Peyton Evans put on a show over the weekend totalling 6 points in 2 games. In his first showing, Evans added 2 goals and assists, then followed up with a 1 goal and assist game. 

Defenseman: Patrick Stevens – Carolina Jr. Hurricanes: Defenseman Patrick Stevens posted 4 points over 2 games. He added a goal and 3 assists and a +4 rating. 

Goalie: Owen Nasholds – Carolina Jr. Hurricanes: Jr. Canes goalie Owen Nasholds picked up a win between the pipes. The goalie stopped 33 shots that was good for a .970 SV% and a 1.00 GAA.