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2026 USPHL Premier End of Year Divisional Award Winners

By Brandon Hofstra / April 3, 2026 / Comments Off on 2026 USPHL Premier End of Year Divisional Award Winners

The 2025-26 USPHL Premier End of Year Divsional Award Winners recognize each division’s top Forward, Defenseman, Goaltender, and Coach, as nominated by member clubs and voted on by league general managers and head coaches, ensuring each honoree was selected by those who competed against them throughout the season. Click Here to see the full breakdown…

Six USPHL Alumni Help Lift Hamilton College to NCAA Division III National Championship

By Brandon Hofstra / April 3, 2026 / Comments Off on Six USPHL Alumni Help Lift Hamilton College to NCAA Division III National Championship

In a dramatic finish on college hockey’s biggest stage, Hamilton College captured the NCAA Division III National Championship, with six former USPHL players playing key roles in the title run, including a direct impact on the game-winning goal. Hamilton erased a 1-0 deficit and secured a 2-1 overtime victory against Hobart, with the championship moment…

2026 USPHL PREMIER NATIONALS ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM

By Brandon Hofstra / April 2, 2026 / Comments Off on 2026 USPHL PREMIER NATIONALS ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM

The United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) announced its 2026 USPHL Premier Nationals All-Tournament Team, recognizing three forwards, two defensemen, one goaltender, and one Most Valuable Player as part of the league’s Premier Playoff NIL Awards. Each of the six All-Tournament Team selections will receive $500, while the Playoff MVP will earn an additional $2,000,…

2026 USPHL Elite Nationals ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM

By Brandon Hofstra / April 1, 2026 / Comments Off on 2026 USPHL Elite Nationals ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM

The United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) announced its Elite Nationals All-Tournament Team. The team consists of three forwards, two defensemen, one goalie and a Most Valuable Player.  Forwards Lucas Connery – Carolina Jr. Hurricanes: Lucas Connery led all tournament scorers with 9 points (5G, 4A) in five games, averaging 1.80 points per game while adding…

OLCN Scouts Win Alberta Division Title

By Brandon Hofstra / April 1, 2026 / Comments Off on OLCN Scouts Win Alberta Division Title

The OLCN Scouts closed out their season in style on March 31, defeating the Calgary Bandits, 6-3, to cap off a championship run for the first ever USPHL Premier Alberta Division winners. OLCN set the tone early with two first-period goals and never trailed, adding four more in the third to pull away and secure…

Carolina Jr. Hurricanes Capture Back-to-Back USPHL Elite National Championships, Third Title in Four Years

By Brandon Hofstra / March 30, 2026 / Comments Off on Carolina Jr. Hurricanes Capture Back-to-Back USPHL Elite National Championships, Third Title in Four Years

The Carolina Jr. Hurricanes continued to cement their place as a dynasty on Sunday, defeating the Fort Wayne Spacemen, 4-2, to claim the 2026 USPHL Elite National Championship at Ice Vault Rink in Wayne, NJ. With the victory, Carolina secures back-to-back titles and its third championship in the last four seasons, further solidifying one of…

VERNAL OILERS CAPTURE BACK-TO-BACK USPHL PREMIER NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

By Brandon Hofstra / March 30, 2026 / Comments Off on VERNAL OILERS CAPTURE BACK-TO-BACK USPHL PREMIER NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Vernal Oilers have cemented their place atop the USPHL Premier, capturing their second consecutive National Championship with a 6-4 victory over the Fresno Monsters on Sunday at Ice Vault Rink in Wayne, NJ.  With the win, Vernal becomes back-to-back champions, continuing a dominant run that has defined the program over the past two seasons.…

USPHL Premier National Finals Set

By Brandon Hofstra / March 29, 2026 / Comments Off on USPHL Premier National Finals Set

The championship matchup is set at the 2026 USPHL Premier Nationals following Saturday’s semifinal action. With their wins, Vernal and Fresno will face off in the USPHL Premier Championship Game, setting the stage for the finals. Vernal is returning to the championship game after winning the title last season.   Vernal Oilers 6, Hampton Roads…

USPHL Elite National Championship Finals Set

By Brandon Hofstra / March 28, 2026 / Comments Off on USPHL Elite National Championship Finals Set

The championship matchup is set at the 2026 USPHL Elite Nationals following Saturday’s semifinal action. With their wins, Carolina and Fort Wayne will face off in the USPHL Elite Championship Game, setting the stage for a high-stakes finale. Carolina advances to its fourth consecutive championship appearance and enters as the defending champions. Fort Wayne, meanwhile,…

FLORIDA SURGE APPROVED FOR NCDC & Premier MEMBERSHIP, TO BEGIN PLAY IN 2026-27

By Brandon Hofstra / March 28, 2026 / Comments Off on FLORIDA SURGE APPROVED FOR NCDC & Premier MEMBERSHIP, TO BEGIN PLAY IN 2026-27

The United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) has announced the addition of the Florida Surge as a new member of the National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC) and USPHL Premier, set to begin play in the 2026-27 season. Based in Jacksonville, FL, the Surge will bring elite-level junior hockey and a proven development model to one…