Elite Stars of the Week | Feb. 23 – March 1, 2026

The United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) Elite has announced its Division Stars of the Week, recognizing standout performances from across the league during the week of Feb. 23 – March 1, 2026. Only players nominated by their teams were eligible for consideration. Midwest Division did not play last week. 

 

ATLANTIC DIVISION

Forward: Elan Robinson – Hershey Cubs: Robinson had a big offensive week for the Cubs, recording 5 points (4G, 1A) in 2 games, including 2 power-play goals and a game-winning goal.

Defenseman: Logan Veary – Hershey Cubs: Veary contributed heavily from the blue line with 5 points (2G, 3A) in 2 games, adding a power-play goal and a game-winning goal.

Goalie: Matteo Castella – Hershey Cubs: Castella went 1-0-0 while posting a .960 save percentage and 1.00 goals-against average, stopping 24 of 25 shots in 60 minutes of action.

 

FLORIDA DIVISION

Forward: Dylan Micozzi – Florida Jr. Blades: Dylan Micozzi led all skaters during the week with 11 points (2G, 9A) in 4 games, adding a shorthanded goal and a game-winning goal for the Jr. Blades.

Defenseman: Jaxson Clark – Tampa Bay Juniors: Jaxson Clark produced offensively from the blue line with 3 assists in 2 games, helping drive Tampa Bay’s transition and offensive pressure.

Goalie: Brody Patton – Florida Jr. Blades: Brody Patton went 2-0-0 with a .929 save percentage and 2.00 goals-against average, making 53 saves on 57 shots in 119:59 while recording one shutout.

 

NEW ENGLAND DIVISION

Forward: Michael Funaro – Montreal Knights: Michael Funaro powered the Montreal offense with 9 points (5G, 4A) in 2 games, tying for the second-most points among all skaters during the week.

Defenseman: Alexander Zygmanski – Northern Cyclones: Alexander Zygmanski recorded 4 points (2G, 2A) in 3 games, contributing at both ends of the ice for the Cyclones.

Goalie: Keegan Tinsdale – Northern Cyclones: Keegan Tinsdale was perfect in his appearance, going 1-0-0 with a 1.000 save percentage and 0.00 goals-against average, stopping all 17 shots he faced.

 

SOUTHEAST DIVISION

Forward: Dylan Sedlak – Hampton Roads Whalers: Dylan Sedlak posted 6 points (3G, 3A) in 2 games, including a shorthanded goal and a game-winning goal for the Whalers.

Defenseman: Patrick Stevens – Carolina Jr. Hurricanes
Stevens contributed 3 points (1G, 2A) in 2 games from the Carolina blue line.

Goalie: Bryden Egy – Hampton Roads Whalers: Bryden Egy turned aside all 19 shots he faced to finish 1-0-0 with a 1.000 save percentage and 0.00 goals-against average in his appearance.