Elite Stars of the Week | Feb. 9-15, 2026

USPHL • Elite Conference • Elite Stars of the Week | Feb. 9-15, 2026

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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 February 9-15, 2026. Only players nominated by their teams were eligible for consideration.

 

ATLANTIC DIVISION
Forward: Ethan Finlay – Atlanta MadHatters: Put up 8 points (4G, 4A) in 3 games to lead the MadHatters’ offense for the week.

Defenseman: Ben Craft – Atlanta MadHatters: Contributed 5 assists in 3 games, consistently generating offense from the blue line.

Goalie: Foster Lavelle – Atlanta MadHatters: Posted a shutout with 27 saves on 27 shots for a 1-0-0 week and a 1.000 save percentage.

 

FLORIDA DIVISION

Forward: Brandon Jones – Coral Springs Jr. Cats: Scored the game-winning goal in his appearance to lift Coral Springs.

Defenseman: Gino Saele – Typhoon HC: Scored a goal from the back end in his single game played.

Goalie: Aiden Barraza – Coral Springs Jr. Cats: Earned the win with 28 saves on 30 shots for a .933 save percentage.

 

MIDWEST DIVISION

Forward: Rylan Wempe – Fort Wayne Spacemen: Recorded 5 points (1G, 4A) in 4 games to pace Fort Wayne’s attack.

Defenseman: Ramsey Paullo – Chicago Crush: Posted 7 points (4G, 3A) in 4 games, including two game-winning goals.

Goalie: Giovanni Bottalico – Chicago Crush: Stopped all 25 shots he faced in his appearance, finishing with a 1.000 save percentage.

 

NEW ENGLAND DIVISION

Forward: Elijah Saravia – Springfield Jr. Pics: Produced 4 points (3G, 1A) in 1 game in a huge offensive showing.

Defenseman: Dash May – South Shore Kings: Picked up 2 points (1G, 1A) in 2 games from the blue line.

Goalie: Parker Libiszewski – Springfield Jr. Pics: Picked up the win while making 32 saves on 37 shots.

 

SOUTHEAST DIVISION

Forward: Nick Simpkins – Potomac Patriots: Registered 3 points (1G, 2A) in his game played to lead Potomac’s offense.

Defenseman: Griffin Tremlett – Carolina Jr. Hurricanes: Added 2 assists in his game played.

Goalie: Cam Duda – Charlotte Rush: Earned the win with 32 saves on 33 shots, finishing with a .970 save percentage and allowing just one goal.