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

USPHL • Players Of The Week • Premier Stars of the Week | Feb. 9-15, 2026

Premier SOTW

The United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) Premier 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.

 

Alberta Division

Forward: Tyler Champan – Diamond Valley Rockies: Chapman earned the weekly nod after helping drive Diamond Valley’s offensive push.

Defenseman: Easton Popiel – Diamond Valley Rockies: Popiel delivered a strong two-way performance from the Rockies’ blue line.

Goalie: Ryan Myers – Diamond Valley Rockies: Myers backstopped Diamond Valley with key saves during the week. Ryan went 1-0 while only allowing 3 goals. 

 

Atlantic Division

Forward: Ilya Kornoushenko – Red Bank Generals: Kornoushenko recorded 8 points (3G, 5A) in 3 games, including two power-play goals.

Defenseman: Nolan Gentry – Red Bank Generals: Nolan Gentry exploded for 7 points (2G, 5A) with a +6 rating. 

Goalie: Peter Burke: Burke went 2-0, which included 1 shutout, for a .970 SV% and a 1.00 GAA stopping a total of 67 shots.

 

Florida Division

Forward: Jacob Sakitkovski – Coral Springs Jr. Cats: Sakitkovski led the division with 10 points (6G, 4A) in 3 games, adding two power-play goals, two shorthanded goals, and a game-winner.

Defenseman: Eemil Ketola – Tampa Bay Juniors: Ketola recorded 3 points (2G, 1A) in 2 games from the blue line.

Goalie: Konsta Hiltunen – Tampa Bay Juniors: Hiltunen went 1-0-0, stopping 28 of 30 shots for a .933 save percentage.

 

Great Lakes Division

Forward: Ethan Alexander – Columbus Mavericks: Alexander produced 4 points (2G, 2A) in 2 games to lead Columbus.

Defenseman: Elias Oleson – Bearcat Junior Hockey Club: Oleson anchored the Bearcats’ blue line during a strong week.

Goalie: Elliott Hartwick – Columbus Mavericks: Hartwick went 2-0-0, making 49 saves on 55 shots.

 

Midwest Division

Forward: Nikita Volobuiev – Fort Wayne Spacemen: Volobuiev dished out 5 assists in 2 games to pace Fort Wayne’s offense.

Defenseman: Mack Olivier – Chicago T-Rex: Olivier recorded 3 points (2G, 1A) in 2 games.

Goalie: Gleb Rakov – Fort Wayne Spacemen: Rakov went 1-0-0, stopping 22 of 24 shots.

 

New England Division

Forward: Gavin Benjamin – Utica Jr. Comets: Benjamin earned the nod after leading Utica’s offensive effort during the week.

Defenseman: James Delany – Springfield Jr. Pics: Delany was recognized for his steady play from the back end.

Goalie: Derek Sparks – Northern Cyclones: Sparks went 2-0-0 in 3 appearances, posting a 1.09 GAA and .957 save percentage.

 

North Division

Forward: Felix Ahlstrand – Wisconsin Rapids Riverkings: Ahlstrand registered 6 assists in 2 games to lead Wisconsin Rapids.

Defenseman: Olivier Bolduc – Wisconsin Rapids Riverkings: Bolduc added 5 assists in 2 games from the blue line.

Goalie: Pearse Mayrose – Minnesota Blue Ox: Mayrose was perfect going 2-0 over the weekend with a .920 SV% stopping 30 shots.

 

Northwest Division

Forward: Matyas Brym – McCall Smokejumpers: Brym recorded 6 points (3G, 3A) in 3 games, including a game-winning goal.

Defenseman: Jordan Trakosas – Vernal Oilers: Trakosas led all defensemen with 9 points (1G, 8A) in 3 games.

Goalie: Matej Hronsky – Seattle Totems: Hronsky was dominant in two starts, going 2-0-0 with a 0.50 GAA and .983 save percentage, stopping 59 of 60 shots and earning one shutout.

 

Pacific Division

Forward: Onni Puikkonen – Henderson Force: Puikkonen posted 7 points (6G, 1A) in 3 games, including a power-play goal and two game-winners.

Defenseman: Loui Lundahl – Henderson Force: Lundahl recorded 3 points (1G, 2A) in 3 games.

Goalie: Niksa Slade – Fresno Monsters: Slade went 2-0, stopping 60 of 64 shots.

 

Southeast Division

Forward: Hayden Ritter – Potomac Patriots: Ritter led Potomac’s offense with a strong weekly showing.

Defenseman: Nikolia Shevchenko – Potomac Patriots: Shevchenko anchored the Patriots’ blue line during the week.

Defenseman: Lasse Winther Sorensen – Charlotte Rush: Lasse Winther Sorensen went 2-0 after stopping 35 shots and playing 80 min over 2 games, only allowing 1 goal.

 

St. Lawrence Division

Forward: Michael Donovan – Ottawa Valley Centennials: Donovan posted 8 points (3G, 5A) in 3 games to lead the Centennials.

Defenseman: John Duffy – New York Dynamo: Duffy recorded 5 points (2G, 3A) in 2 games from the back end.

Goalie: Maxym Sauve – St-Lazare Avalanche: Sauve went 1-0-0, turning aside 38 of 40 shots for a .950 save percentage.