USPHL Elite Stars of the Week | Feb. 2-8, 2026

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 2-8, 2026. Only players nominated by their teams were eligible for consideration.

 

ATLANTIC DIVISION

Forward: Ian Martin – Hershey Cubs: Hershey forward Ian Martin posted 7 points over 5 games. Martin added 2 goals on the power and 1 game winning goal. 

Defenseman: Brett Spiers – P.A.L. Jr. Islanders: Jr. Islanders defender Brett Spiers lit up the scoresheet totalling 6 points in one game. Spiers netted 5 goals and added an assist. 

Goalie: Kai Joy – Hershey Cubs: Cubs goaltender Kai Joy went 2-0 over the week stopping 77 of 81 shots for a 2.00 GAA and a .951 SV%. 

 

FLORIDA DIVISION

Forward: Reilly Faucher – Tampa Bay Juniors: Tampa Bay defenseman Reilly Faucher posted 5 points with 3 goals and 2 assists over 2 games. 

Defenseman: Micheal Rozenblat – Coral Springs Jr. Cats: Jr. Cats defenseman Micheal Rozenblat tallied 6 points with 1 goal and 5 assists over 3 games. 

Goalie: Brody Patton – Florida Jr. Blades: Brody Patton turned in a strong week for the Florida Blades, going 2-0 with one OT victory. He stopped 32 of 34 shots in a 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Juniors on Feb. 7, posting a .941 save percentage. Earlier in the week, he made 24 saves in a 4-3 overtime win against the Florida Eels on Feb. 5. 

 

MIDWEST DIVISION

Forward: Tyler Dix – Metro Jets: Forward Tyler Dix added 6 points to his resume with 4 goals and 2 assists over 3 games. 

Defenseman: Cameron Wells – Fort Wayne Spacemen: Defender Cameron Wells posted 1 goal and 1 assist over 2 games with a +4 rating. 

Goalie: Jesse Lee – Metro Jets: Metro Jets goalie Jesse Lee went 2-0 with 1 shutout for a .930 SV% a 1.00 GAA. 

 

NEW ENGLAND DIVISION

Forward: Alessandro Calandriello – Montreal Knights: Forward Alessandro Calandriello recorded 6 points with 1 goal and 5 assists over 2 showings. 

Defenseman: Nolan Downey – Springfield Jr. Pics: Springfield Pics defenseman Nolan Downey added 2 assists over 2 games. 

Goalie: Tyler Riche – Northern Cyclones: Northern Cyclones goalie Tyler Riche posted a 24 shot shutout against the South Shore Kings. 

 

SOUTHEAST DIVISION

Forward: Ethan Balamucki – Carolina Jr. Hurricanes: Jr. Hurricanes forward Ethan Balamucki tallied 4 points over 2 games with 3 goals and 1 assist.

Defenseman: Zack Alberico – Hampton Roads Whalers: Hampton defenseman Zack Alberico posted a goal and an assist over 2 games. 

Goalie: Cameron Duda – Charlotte Rush: Rush netminder Cameron Duda posted a win after stopping 32 shots for a .914 SV%.