Elite Stars of the Week | Oct. 20-26, 2025

The United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) Elite has announced its Division Stars of the Week, recognizing standout performances from October 20-26, 2025. Only players nominated by their teams were eligible for consideration.

 

Atlantic Division

Forward: Joe Penny – P.A.L. Jr. Islanders: Joe Penny did not find the scoresheet, but was relentless on the forecheck with smart puck support.

Defenseman: Andrew Mervyak – P.A.L. Jr. Islanders: Andrew Mervyak posted a goal in the Jr. Islanders 5-4 win over the Connecticut Jr. Rangers. 

Goalie: Udit Suri – P.A.L. Jr. Islanders: Udit Suri turned away 29 of the 33 shots he faced in the P.A.L. Jr. Islanders 5-4 win on Sunday. Suri posted a .879 SV% on the night.

 

Florida Division

Forward: Michael Rozenblat – Coral Springs Jr. Cats: Michael Rozenblat found the back of the net in all three games this week, finishing with four goals as the Jr. Cats picked up a pair of important wins. He scored twice in Friday’s victory over the Eels and added tallies on Thursday and Saturday to maintain a consistent offensive presence. 

Defenseman: Kaleb Freyman – Florida Eels: Kaleb Freyman helped drive the Eels’ transition game this week while contributing three points from the blue line over a three-game stretch. He posted a pair of assists in Saturday’s win and added another helper earlier in the week. 

Goalie: Ciro Rocco – Tampa Bay Juniors: Ciro Rocco put together a flawless performance in his lone start of the week, earning a 20-save shutout in an 8–0 victory over Typhoon Hockey Club. He remained composed and efficient throughout, turning aside every chance faced to backstop Tampa Bay to a dominant result.

 

Midwest Division

Forward: Joey Bledsoe – Chicago Crush: Joey Bledsoe delivered a dominant offensive weekend in a two-game sweep of Fort Wayne. He erupted for four goals in Saturday’s 8–2 victory, then followed up with a goal and an assist in a 3–0 win later that day.

Defenseman: Alexander Roth – Fort Wayne Spacemen: Alexander Roth stepped up on both sides of the puck for the Spacemen this week, highlighted by a two-goal outing in Friday’s 10–1 victory over Chicago. 

Goalie: Brendan Dreisbach – Metro Jets: Brendan Dreisbach was perfect in his lone start of the week, turning aside all 25 shots he faced in a 2–0 victory. His calm presence and timely positioning allowed the Jets to secure a key shutout win on the road. 

 

New England Division

Forward: Rohnan Burke – Springfield Jr. Pics: Rohnan Burke delivered a standout performance this week, highlighted by a two-goal, four-point effort against South Shore that powered the Jr. Pics to a strong offensive showing. 

Defenseman: Shawn Gillies – Springfield Jr. Pics: Shawn Gillies contributed offense from the blue line in two separate games this week, scoring once in Thursday’s win and again on Sunday. 

Goalie: Parker Libiszewski – Springfield Jr. Pics: Parker Libiszewski delivered a strong outing on Saturday, stopping 34 of 36 shots and giving the Pics every chance to earn a result in a tight 2–1 battle. His .944 save percentage reflected sharp positioning and resilience throughout a high-shot environment.

 

Southeast Division

Forward: Alex Harwell – Charlotte Rush: Alex Harwell provided a major offensive spark for the Rush, posting four goals across two games on the road. He delivered a hat trick on Saturday before adding another tally on Sunday.

Defenseman: Caden Smith – Charlotte Rush: Caden Smith contributed an assist from the blue line in Saturday’s matchup, while continuing to deliver reliable defensive play for the Rush throughout the weekend. 

Goalie: Domeniks Martinovs-Vinkalns– Charlotte Rush: Domeniks Martinovs-Vinkalns turned in a strong performance on Sunday, stopping 35 of 38 shots and keeping the Rush within striking distance throughout a tight contest. His .921 save percentage showcased competitive resilience and control against steady pressure.