Elite Stars of the Week | Oct. 6-12, 2025

The United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) Elite has announced its Division Stars of the Week, recognizing standout performances from October 6-12, 2025. Only players nominated by their teams were eligible for consideration.

 

Atlantic Division

Forward: Camden Adams – Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights

Camden Adams put up 4 goals and 4 assists for 8 points in four games, including a pair of multi-point performances. He helped the Whalers to three wins on the weekend with consistent scoring and strong two-way play by adding a short-handed and power-play goal. 

Defenseman: Eli Villacis – Red Banks Generals

Red Banks defenseman Eli Villacis added an assist in a 4-1 win on Saturday. The Middletown, NJ native has played in 6 games and has recorded 3 points. 

Goalie: Jack Nahf – Red Banks Generals

Jack Nahf was lights out in goal for the Red Bank Generals, earning back-to-back wins on Oct. 9 and Oct. 11. The Northampton, Pa., native posted a .959 save percentage and a 1.33 goals-against average through three starts, including a shutout performance against Gamblers Hockey AAA and a .944 save percentage in a win over Connecticut. Nahf’s steady play continues to anchor the Generals’ crease.

 

Florida Division

Forward: Maksim Paulikas – Florida Jr. Blades

Maksim Paulikas exploded offensively with a four-goal performance to lead the Florida Jr. Blades to an 8–4 win. 

Defense: Jett Lavin – Florida Jr. Blades

Jett Lavin played a key role in the Florida Jr. Blades’ 8–4 win, dishing out three assists from the blue line. His puck movement and offensive awareness helped drive the attack, contributing on multiple scoring plays in one of the team’s best performances of the season.

Goalie: Ayden Bednarek – Tampa Bay Juniors

Ayden Bednarek helped guide the Tampa Bay Juniors to a strong weekend, going 2–0 while allowing just two goals on 31 shots. He posted a .935 save percentage and earned wins in both a 5–4 and 3–2 overtime victory. 

 

Midwest Division

Forward: William Smith – Metro Jets

William Smith found the back of the net consistently, recording 3 goals in two games for the Metro Jets. He scored once in a 2–0 victory and added two more goals in a close 4–3 loss.

Defenseman: Dylan Parks – Fort Wayne Spacemen

Dylan Parks was steady on the blue line for the Fort Wayne Spacemen, helping his team to a pair of wins. He picked up an assist in a 4–3 victory and finished the week with a +2 rating, contributing solid defensive play and smart puck movement throughout both games.

Goalie: Austin Schaertel – Fort Wayne Spacemen 

Austin Schaertel continued his strong play in net for the Fort Wayne Spacemen, earning a win over the Metro Jets Elite with a .914 save percentage. The Mesa, Ariz., native improved to 2–0 on the season, boasting a 1.95 goals-against average and .935 save percentage through five appearances. 

 

New England Division

Forward: Jack L’Ecuyer – Montreal Knights

Zack L’Ecuyer continued his torrid scoring pace, totaling 5 goals and 3 assists for 8 points over four games. The Laval, Que., native posted multi-point performances in three straight outings, including a two-goal game against P.A.L. Jr. Islanders and a three-point effort vs. Decatur Blaze. L’Ecuyer’s consistency and finishing ability have made him one of the Knights’ most dangerous offensive threats.

Defenseman: Cristiano Ferreira – Montreal Knights

Cristiano Ferreira made his presence felt on both sides of the puck, recording 4 assists over his last three games, including a three-assist performance against Gamblers Hockey AAA. 

Goalie: Orane Green – Montreal Knights

Orane Green was perfect in his latest outing, stopping all 25 shots he faced in a shutout win over the Red Bank Generals. The Laval, Que., native improved to 5–2 on the season with a 1.43 goals-against average and .945 save percentage, continuing to be a rock in net for the Knights.

 

Southeast Division

Forward: Eric Kloss – Hampton Roads Whalers

Eric Kloss delivered in the clutch for the Hampton Roads Whalers, posting 2 goals and 1 assist in a 4–3 overtime win against Tampa Bay. His strong offensive effort included the game-winning goal in overtime, capping off a three-point night that powered the Whalers to victory.

Defenseman: Nathan Paine – Charlotte Rush

Nathan Paine was a steady contributor from the blue line for the Charlotte Rush, collecting 4 points in four games while maintaining a strong defensive presence. The defenseman added a goal in a 3-2 overtime loss to Tampa Bay, showcasing his ability to impact both ends of the ice throughout a busy weekend.

Goalie: Owen Nasholds – Carolina Jr. Hurricanes

Owen Nasholds was rock solid in goal for the Jr. Hurricanes, going 2–0 on the weekend with a 1.00 goals-against average and a .947 save percentage. He capped off his performance with an 18-save shutout in a 5–0 win, anchoring Carolina to a perfect weekend.