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USPHL Premier Weekend Preview: Unbeaten Streaks and Division Races Headline 53-Game Slate

By Brandon Hofstra / November 6, 2026 / Comments Off on USPHL Premier Weekend Preview: Unbeaten Streaks and Division Races Headline 53-Game Slate

The USPHL Premier returns with 53 games scheduled from Friday, Nov. 6, through Sunday, Nov. 8. Friday opens the weekend with 15 matchups, followed by 21 games Saturday and 17 on Sunday. The schedule features pivotal series in the Great Lakes, Pacific, North and Southeast divisions.   Great Lakes: Metro Brings 14-Game Streak Into Columbus…

USPHL Premier Performance Player of the Week: Walter Jimenez III – Kingston Wranglers

By Brandon Hofstra / November 5, 2026 / Comments Off on USPHL Premier Performance Player of the Week: Walter Jimenez III – Kingston Wranglers

Kingston Wranglers goaltender Walter Jimenez III has been named the USPHL Premier Performance Player of the Week for Oct. 26-Nov. 1, 2026, earning a $500 performance payout through the league’s Performance Pays initiative. Jimenez stopped 144 of 148 shots across two appearances, finishing the week with a .973 save percentage, a 2.00 goals-against average and…

76 USPHL Premier Players Earn NCDC Opportunities Through Nov. 4

By Brandon Hofstra / November 4, 2026 / Comments Off on 76 USPHL Premier Players Earn NCDC Opportunities Through Nov. 4

The USPHL’s player-development pathway continues to be on display during the 2026–27 season. Through Nov. 4, 76 USPHL Premier players have earned opportunities to compete in the National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC). Together, these players have accumulated 187 NCDC game appearances. Since the league’s Oct. 28 update, five additional players have earned NCDC opportunities, while…

USPHL Premier Conference Standouts: Oct. 26-Nov. 1, 2026

By Brandon Hofstra / November 3, 2026 / Comments Off on USPHL Premier Conference Standouts: Oct. 26-Nov. 1, 2026

The USPHL Premier is proud to recognize its Conference Standouts for games played Oct. 26-Nov. 1, 2026. One forward, defenseman and goaltender was selected from each of the league’s 10 conferences. Alberta Conference Forward: Ciaran Henry, Hanna Havoc – 3 GP, 8-5-13 Henry delivered an outstanding offensive week, recording eight goals and five assists in…

USPHL Premier Final Buzzer: Santa Clarita Sweeps As Red River And Toledo Win Three In Fort Wayne | Oct. 30-Nov. 1, 2026

By Brandon Hofstra / November 2, 2026 / Comments Off on USPHL Premier Final Buzzer: Santa Clarita Sweeps As Red River And Toledo Win Three In Fort Wayne | Oct. 30-Nov. 1, 2026

Sixty games filled the USPHL Premier schedule from Oct. 30 through Nov. 1, highlighted by the Fort Wayne Spacemen Midwest Showcase. Red River and Toledo each earned three Showcase victories, while Santa Clarita, Minnesota, Florida Jr., Somang and Ottawa Valley completed undefeated weekends elsewhere. Santa Clarita completed a three-game sweep while scoring 27 goals. Red…

USPHL Premier Weekend Preview: Division Leaders Face Major Tests At Fort Wayne Showcase | Oct. 30-Nov. 1, 2026

By Brandon Hofstra / October 30, 2026 / Comments Off on USPHL Premier Weekend Preview: Division Leaders Face Major Tests At Fort Wayne Showcase | Oct. 30-Nov. 1, 2026

The USPHL Premier closes October and opens November with 53 games scheduled across three days, including 15 games at the Fort Wayne Spacemen Midwest Showcase. Ten teams will participate in the showcase at the PMS Ice House in Fort Wayne, Ind. The field includes Premier clubs from the Great Lakes, Midwest and North divisions, along…

USPHL Premier Performance Player of the Week: Marcus Vargas – Long Beach Bombers

By Brandon Hofstra / October 29, 2026 / Comments Off on USPHL Premier Performance Player of the Week: Marcus Vargas – Long Beach Bombers

Long Beach Bombers forward Marcus Vargas has been named the USPHL Premier Performance Player of the Week for Oct. 19–25, 2026, earning a $500 performance payout through the league’s Performance Pays initiative. Vargas recorded five goals and six assists for 11 points in three games, helping Long Beach sweep its series against the Salt Lake…

71 USPHL Premier Players Earn NCDC Opportunities Through Oct. 28

By Brandon Hofstra / October 28, 2026 / Comments Off on 71 USPHL Premier Players Earn NCDC Opportunities Through Oct. 28

The USPHL’s player-development pathway continues to be on display during the 2026–27 season. Through Oct. 28, 71 USPHL Premier players have earned opportunities to compete in the National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC). Together, these players have accumulated 155 NCDC game appearances. Since the league’s Oct. 14 update, 21 additional players have earned NCDC opportunities, while…

Aesa Jingles Becomes Youngest Female Player To Appear In USPHL Competition

By Brandon Hofstra / October 28, 2026 / Comments Off on Aesa Jingles Becomes Youngest Female Player To Appear In USPHL Competition

Sixteen-year-old Flint Icelanders goaltender follows historic debut with victory in her first USPHL Premier start

USPHL Premier Conference Standouts: Oct. 19-25, 2026

By Brandon Hofstra / October 27, 2026 / Comments Off on USPHL Premier Conference Standouts: Oct. 19-25, 2026

The USPHL Premier has announced its Conference Standouts for games played Oct. 19-25, 2026, recognizing one forward, defenseman and goaltender from each of its 10 conferences. Alberta Conference Forward: Markus Hancock, Claresholm Cowboys – 3 GP, 2-5-7 Hancock recorded two goals and five assists in three games, leading Alberta Conference skaters with seven points. His…