USPHL Premier Stars of the Week | Dec. 29 – Jan. 5, 2026
The United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) Premier has announced its Division Stars of the Week, recognizing standout performances from December 29- January 5, 2025. Only players nominated by their teams were eligible for consideration.
Alberta Division
Forward: Michael Metcher (Three Hills Titans)
Michael Metcher erupted for nine points (4G, 5A) in just two games, including a game-winning goal.
Defenseman: Liraz Perrott (Three Hills Titans)
Liraz Perrott powered the Titans from the blue line with six points (2G, 4A) in two games.
Goaltender: Caden Nelson (Three Hills Titans)
Caden Nelson went 2-0, helping anchor the Titans between the pipes stopping 33 of 34 shots.
Atlantic Division
Forward: Rhett Winger (Mercer Chiefs)
Rhett Winger made his lone game count, recording four points (1G, 3A) for Mercer.
Defenseman: Paul Clavner (Red Bank Generals)
Paul Clavner quarterbacked the offense with four assists in one game from the blue line.
Goaltender: Christophe Martin (Mercer Chiefs)
Christope Martin earned the win in his lone start, stopping 39 of 40 shots for a .975 SV% and 1.00 GAA.
Florida Division
Forward: Sean Boltin (Typhoon HC)
Sean Boltin delivered a huge week with nine points (4G, 5A) in four games.
Defenseman: Cooper Christensen (Florida Junior Blades)
Cooper Christensen contributed two goals and 1 assist while logging steady minutes on the back end.
Goaltender: Dylan Bruce (Florida Junior Blades)
Dylan Bruce went 2-0 with a .954 SV% and a 1.18 GAA, stopping 42 shots.
Great Lakes Division
Forward: Jacob Myers (Toledo Cherokee)
Jacob Myers led Toledo with five points (3G, 2A) in four games.
Defenseman: Jake Taylor (Metro Jets)
Jake Taylor posted four points (2G, 2A) in four games from the blue line.
Goaltender: Jakub Obzera (Metro Jets)
Jakub Obzera finished the week 1-1, stopping 33 of 36 shots for a 1.80 GAA.
Midwest Division
Forward: Anthony Obractha (Chicago Crush)
Anthony Obrachtha posted 3 points in one game, including the game winner on Friday vs the Cougars.
Defenseman: Hunter Pope (Chicago Crush)
Hunter Pope was great for the Crush, adding two assists and a +2 rating.
Goaltender: Jack Allivato (Chicago Crush)
Jack Allivato went 1-1 over the week, stopping 72 shots for a .916 SV%.
New England Division
Forward: Landon Werner (Northern Cyclones)
Landon Werner paced the Cyclones with seven points (4G, 3A) in four games.
Defenseman: Owen Kneeland (Northern Cyclones)
Defenseman Owen Kneeland was a playmaking force from the point, totaling seven assists.
Goaltender: Steven Louiselle (Northern Cyclones)
Cyclones netminder Steven Louiselle went 2-0 with a .946 SV% and a 1.50 GAA.
North Division
Forward: Grant O’Connor (Minnesota Squatch)
Grant O’Connor racked up seven points (5G, 2A), including three power-play goals and two game-winners.
Defenseman: Jeb Gould (Minnesota Squatch)
Jeb Gould added two assists while providing steady defensive play.
Goaltender: Pearse Mayrose (Minnesota Blue Ox)
Pearse Mayrose was perfect at 2–0–0, allowing just three goals on 66 shots.
Northwest Division
Forward: Maximilian Enge-Kristiansen (Vernal Oilers)
Max Enge-Kristiansen totaled five points (3G, 2A) in two games for Vernal.
Defenseman: Jordan Trakosas (Vernal Oilers)
Jordan Trakosas recorded four points (2G, 2A), including a game-winning goal.
Goaltender: Bence Veres-Fucsku (Vernal Oilers)
Vernal goalie Bence Veres-Fucsku earned the win while stopping 24 of 26 shots.
Southeast Division
Forward: Ben Craddock (Charleston Colonials)
Ben Craddock led the division with nine points (3G, 6A) in four games.
Defenseman: Tanner Hampton (Charleston Colonials)
Tanner Hampton added three assists while logging key minutes on defense.
Goaltender: John DiClementi (Charleston Colonials)
John DiClementi made 46 saves over two appearances for Charleston. In those two wins, John added a shutout and only allowed 4 goals on 46 shots.