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

The United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) Premier 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.

 

Alberta Division

Forward: Austin Galway – Hanna Havoc: In one game played, Austin Galway posted 2 goals and 1 assist. 

Defenseman: Liraz Perrott – Three Hills Titans: Liraz posted a shorthanded goal for the Titans in his lone game played during the week. 

Goalie: Caden Nelson – Three Hills Titans: Titans netminder Caden Nelson stopped 35 of 37 shots for a 2.00 GAA and a .946 SV% to go 1-0 over the week. 

 

Atlantic Division

Forward: Max McKay – West Chester Wolves: Max McKay posted 4 points (1g, 3a in 2GP), factoring into the Wolves’ offense in both games while averaging two points per outing.

Defenseman: Finn McGolrick – West Chester Wolves: Finn McGolrick recorded 2 points (1g, 1a in 2GP) and contributed defensively with steady, mistake-free minutes on the blue line.

Goalie: Wyatt Demers – West Chester Wolves: Wyatt Demers stopped all 25 shots he faced across two appearances, finishing the week with a perfect 1.000 SV% and 0.00 GAA.

 

Florida Division

Forward: Jacob Sakitkovski – Coral Springs Jr. Cats: Jacob Sakitkovski led all Premier scorers with 10 points (6g, 4a in 3GP), including two power-play goals and two shorthanded goals.

Defenseman: Adam Holm – Coral Springs Jr. Cats: Adam Holm added 4 points (1g, 3a in 3GP) and logged top-pair minutes while quarterbacking special teams.

Goalie: Konsta Hiltunen – Tampa Bay Juniors: Konsta Hiltunen went 1-0 with 28 saves on 30 shots, finishing with a .933 SV% and 2.00 GAA.

 

Great Lakes Division

Forward: Ethan Gray – Bearcat Junior Hockey Club: Ethan Gray totaled 4 assists in 2GP, producing at a two-points-per-game rate and acting as the primary setup man for Bearcat’s offense.

Defenseman: Jay Cormier – Toledo Cherokee: Jay Cormier posted 5 points in 2 games with 1 goal and 4 assists. 

Goalie: Daxton Lucidi – Toledo Cherokee: Daxton Lucidi stopped 39 of 41 shots in his lone start, producing a .951 SV% and 2.00 GAA.

 

Midwest Division

Forward: Will Minarik – Chicago Cougars: Will Minarik produced 7 points (5g, 2a in 4GP), including a pair of multi-goal nights, leading the Cougars’ attack.

Defenseman: Logan Fernandes – Chicago Cougars: Logan Fernandes finished with 2 points (1g, 1a in 4GP) while anchoring the blue line defensively.

Goalie: Aidan Wysoglad – Chicago Cougars: Aidan Wysoglad posted a 2-0-0 record with a .945 SV% and 1.50 GAA, stopping 52 of 55 shots.

 

New England Division

Forward: Jimmy DeAngelo – Utica Jr. Comets: Jimmy DeAngelo powered the Utica offense with 5 points that included 2 goals and 3 assists in 3 games played. 

Defenseman: Matt Taylor – Northern Cyclones: Matt Taylor provided strong two-way play, adding 9 points over 4 games with 2 goals and 7 assists. 

Goalie: Derek Sparks – Northern Cyclones: Derek Sparks went 2-0-0, stopping 45 of 47 shots, finishing the week with a .957 SV% and 1.09 GAA.

 

North Division

Forward: Tyson Bradford – Steele County Blades: Tyson Bradford chipped in 6 points for the steel over the week. Bradford posted 2 goals and sprinkled in 6 assists.

Defenseman: Braeden Kerr – Minnesota Squatch: Braeden Kerr recorded steady defensive numbers with 4 assists. 

Goalie: Peyton Anderson – Minnesota Squatch: Peyton Anderson went 1-0-0 with 15 saves on 16 shots, ending the week with a .938 SV% and 1.00 GAA.

 

Northwest Division

Forward: Juuso Kuisma – Bremerton Sockeyes: Juuso Kuisma recorded 8 points (6g, 2a in 3GP), including a pair of game-winners and a power-play goal.

Defenseman: Jordan Trakosas – Vernal Oilers: Jordan Trakosas was elite offensively, posting 9 points (1g, 8a in 3GP) to lead all Premier defensemen.

Goalie: Matej Hronsky – Seattle Totems: Matej Hronsky went 2-0-0 with 59 saves on 60 shots, finishing with a .983 SV% and 0.50 GAA.

 

Pacific Division

Forward: Ethan Yang – Ventura Vikings: Ethan Yang added 2 points (1g, 1a in 3GP) while logging heavy minutes in all situations for Ventura.

Defenseman: Oscar Thurn – Ventura Vikings: Oscar Thurn contributed key defensive minutes and clean puck movement while helping stabilize the Vikings blue line.

Goalie: Alex Wendt – Ventura Vikings: Alex Wendt faced heavy volume, stopping 90 of 96 shots for a .938 SV% across three starts.

 

Southeast Division

Forward: Marc-Andre Perron – Carolina Jr. Hurricanes: In 2 games played, Marc-Andre Perron posted 4 points with 1 goal and 3 assists.

Defenseman: Cooper Thomas – Carolina Jr. Hurricanes: Cooper Thomas posted 3 assists in the 2 games he played in. 

Goalie: Felix Tolke – Hampton Roads Whalers: Felix Tolke posted a 23-save shutout, finishing the week with a 1.000 SV% and 0.00 GAA in two appearances.

 

St. Lawrence Division

Forward: Charles Olmstead – Universel College Gatineau: Charles Olmstead recorded 7 points in 2 games. His play was highlighted by a 6 point night with 3 goals and 3 assists. 

Defenseman: Louis-Felix Drouin – Universel College Ga: Louis-Felix Drouin added 4 points with 1 goal and 3 assists. 

Goalie: Landon Blaine – New York Dynamo: Dynamo goalie Landon Blaine went 2-0 stopping 60 shots for a .917 SV% and a 2.50 GAA.