USPHL Premier Stars of the Week | January 6-11, 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 January 6–11, 2026. Only players nominated by their teams were eligible for consideration.
Alberta Division
Forward: Austin Galway (Hanna Havoc)
Austin Galway recorded six points (1G, 5A) in three games, consistently generating offense for Hanna.
Defenseman: Carter Andrews (Hanna Havoc)
Carter Andrews posted seven points (1G, 6A) in three games, driving play from the blue line.
Goaltender: Madden Besplug (Hanna Havoc)
Madden Besplug delivered a steady week in net, providing reliable goaltending for the Havoc with a .970 SV% and a 1.00 GAA stopping 34 shots.
Atlantic Division
Forward: William Sjobeck (Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights)
William Sjobeck tallied four points (2G, 2A) in two games, including a game-winning goal.
Defenseman: Jake Strong (P.A.L. Junior Islanders)
Jake Strong contributed two points (1G, 1A) in two games, highlighted by a game-winner.
Goaltender: Philippe Guimond (Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights)
Philippe Guimond earned a shutout victory, stopping all 28 shots he faced.
Florida Division
Forward: John Pie (Coral Springs Jr. Cats)
John Pie provided an offensive presence up front during a productive week for Coral Springs. Pie posted 7 points over two games with 1 goal and 6 assists.
Defenseman: Eemil Ketola (Tampa Bay Juniors)
Eemii Ketola recorded four points (1G, 3A) in two games from the blue line.
Goaltender: Evan Stringer (Coral Springs Jr. Cats)
Evan Stringer went 1-0, stopping 32 of 34 shots with a 2.00 goals-against average.
Great Lakes Division
Forward: Luka Pivec (Metro Jets)
Luka Pivec totaled three points (1G, 2A) in two games, including a game-winning goal.
Defenseman: Jakob Johnson (Bearcat Hockey Club)
Jakob Johnson recorded two assists while logging important minutes on defense.
Goaltender: Daxton Lucidi (Toledo Cherokee)
Daxton Lucidi posted a shutout, stopping all 32 shots he faced.
Midwest Division
Forward: Caleb Lind (Chicago Crush)
Caleb Lind scored four goals in three games, including two on the power play.
Defenseman: Antoine Bonin (Fort Wayne Spacemen)
Antoine Bonin produced six points (3G, 3A) in three games, adding two power-play goals and two game-winners.
Goaltender: Gleb Rakov (Fort Wayne Spacemen)
Gleb Rakov went 2-0, stopping 47 of 50 shots with a 1.50 goals-against average.
New England Division
Forward: Chase Petrella (South Shore Kings)
Chase Petrella posted five points (3G, 2A) in two games to lead the Kings offensively.
Defenseman: James Delaney (Springfield Pics)
James Delaney recorded three points (1G, 2A) while anchoring Springfield’s blue line.
Goaltender: Chase Murray (South Shore Kings)
Chase Murray earned a shutout, stopping all 18 shots he faced.
North Division
Forward: Jonathan Jakhoj (Wisconsin Rapids Riverkings)
Jonathan Jakhoj registered four points (2G, 2A) in two games, including a power-play goal.
Defenseman: Jacob Chevrier-Alexander (Wisconsin Rapids Riverkings)
Jacob Chevrier-Alexander added three points (1G, 2A) from the back end.
Goaltender: Jackson Gruttadauria (Wisconsin Rapids Riverkings)
Jackson Gruttadauria earned a win, making 36 saves in his appearance.
Northwest Division
Forward: Aatu Suontakanen (Seattle Totems)
Aatu Suontakanen exploded for ten points (4G, 6A) in two games.
Defenseman: Colton Christopher (Seattle Totems)
Colton Christopher recorded two points (1G, 1A) while contributing defensively.
Goaltender: Ludovic Degenais (McCall Smokejumpers)
Ludovic Degenais earned a win, stopping 30 of 32 shots, which was good for a .937 SV% and a 2.65 GAA.
Pacific Division
Forward: Vertti Sakko (Fresno Monsters)
Vertti Sakko led all skaters with 11 points (6G, 5A) in three games, including three power-play goals and two game-winners.
Defenseman: Loui Lundahl (Henderson Force)
Loui Lundahl piled up eight assists in three games from the blue line.
Goaltender: Noah Hammarstrom (Fresno Monsters)
Noah Hammarstrom went 3-0 with a shutout to anchor Fresno’s perfect week. Hifs performance was good for a .898 SV% and a 2.009 GAA.
Southeast Division
Forward: Finn Kelly (Charleston Colonials)
Finn Kelly produced four points (2G, 2A) in two games, including two game-winning goals.
Defenseman: Linus Gustafsson (Hampton Roads Whalers)
Linus Gustafsson recorded two points (1G, 1A), including a power-play goal.
Goaltender: Felix Tolke (Hampton Roads Whalers)
Felix Tolke went 1-0, stopping 38 of 39 shots with a 1.00 goals-against average.
St. Lawrence Division
Forward: Dylan Perron
Dylan Perron recorded five points (3G, 2A) in two games, producing offense in all situations.
Defenseman: John Marshall Duffy (New York Dynamo)
John Marshall Duffy posted three points (2G, 1A), including a game-winning goal.
Goaltender: Maxym Sauve (St-Lazare Avalanche)
Maxym Sauve stopped 45 of 47 shots with a 1.91 goals-against average.