Elite Thursday Scores | Florida Showcase | Dec. 18, 2025
USPHL • Elite Conference • Elite Thursday Scores | Florida Showcase | Dec. 18, 2025
Florida Showcase
(Games played at Hertz Arena – Blue, Green, Main)
Tampa Bay Juniors 2, Carolina Jr. Hurricanes 4
Carolina used a strong second period to pull away, driven by Ethan Balamsucki and a pair from Colby Markham. Tampa Bay tallied early behind Jaxson Clark and Quincy Walker but couldn’t break through late.
Charlotte Rush 3, Typhoon Hockey Club 1
Charlotte took control with a disciplined defensive effort and goals from Nathan Paine and Gage Sitty. Typhoon struck once on a goal by Ryan Grant.
Florida Jr. Blades 4, Charleston Colonials 1
The Blades earned an impressive win with goals from Jacob Douglas, Zeke Fields and Hays Poole, plus a late tally from John Sittig. Peyton Howard had the lone goal for Charleston.
USPHL Elite Non-Showcase Games
Connecticut Junior Rangers 2, Wilkes-Barre Scranton Knights 3
WBS battled back with a strong finish, getting goals from Francis Gauvin (two) and Nico Capriotti. Connecticut received tallies from Davis Fadli and Aydan Miles.
Chicago T-Rex 2, Metro Jets Elite 8
Metro Jets Elite controlled the game from the second period on, fueled by Jared Letko, Tyler Dix, Jaydon Shores and a deep scoring lineup. Chicago goals came from Ethan Adams and Junior VanderVelpen.