USPHL Premier Conference Standouts: Oct. 12-18, 2026

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The USPHL Premier has announced its Conference Standouts for games played Oct. 12-18, 2026, recognizing one forward, defenseman and goaltender from each of its 10 conferences.

Alberta Conference

Forward: Marshall Lyons, Three Hills Titans – 3 GP, 2-4-6
Lyons led Alberta Conference skaters with six points, scoring twice and adding four assists in three games. His average of two points per game provided Three Hills with a productive offensive presence throughout the week.

Defenseman: Kaden Devlin – Claresholm Cowboys – 2GP, 1-3-4
Devlin recorded a goal and three assists in two games, tying for the Alberta Conference lead in points among defensemen. His contributions included a power-play assist during a weekend in which Claresholm defeated Calgary, 10-4. His four-point effort provided valuable offense from the Cowboys’ blue line.

Goaltender: Brayden Dillon, OLCN Scouts – 1 GP, 1-0, 1.000 SV%, 0.00 GAA
Dillon stopped all 27 shots he faced to earn a shutout victory. His perfect performance secured Alberta’s weekly goaltending recognition.

Honorable Mentions: Carter Adams, Austin Galway and Kaleb Miller, Hanna Havoc.

 

Atlantic Conference

Forward: Nathan Riendeau, Red Bank Generals – 3 GP, 5-4-9
Riendeau led Atlantic Conference forwards with nine points, recording five goals and four assists in three games. His production included a power-play goal, three power-play assists and a shorthanded goal, demonstrating his impact across multiple situations.

Defenseman: Justin Marino, P.A.L. Jr. Islanders – 2 GP, 4-0-4
Marino scored four goals in two games, including two game-winners and a power-play tally. His finishing from the blue line gave P.A.L. a valuable offensive boost during a weekend that included victories over Mercer and the Connecticut Jr. Rangers. Head Coach Frank DiChiara praised Marino’s pace and ability to join the rush.

Goaltender: Jackson Rew, Red Bank Generals — 1 GP, 1-0, 1.000 SV%, 0.00 GAA
Rew turned aside all 24 shots he faced in a shutout victory. His clean sheet complemented Red Bank’s offensive production and earned him the conference’s goaltending honor.

Honorable Mentions: Alex Labos, P.A.L. Jr. Islanders; Lucas Mott, Emile Parent and Aidan Cowan, West Chester Wolves.

 

Florida Conference

Forward: Brandon Jones, Coral Springs Jr. Cats – 3 GP, 2-4-6
Jones recorded two goals and four assists in three games, leading Florida Conference forwards with six points. Both of his goals came on the power play, making special teams a key part of his weekly contribution.

Defenseman: Michael Rozenblat, Coral Springs Jr. Cats – 3 GP, 5-1-6
Rozenblat delivered five goals and an assist from the blue line, leading Florida defensemen with six points. His week included a power-play goal, a power-play assist and a game-winning goal.

Goaltender: Christian Tyrrell, Florida Jr. Blades — 1 GP, 1-0, .929 SV%, 3.00 GAA
Tyrrell stopped 39 of 42 shots before turning aside both shootout attempts to secure the Blades’ 4-3 victory over the Florida Eels in Saturday’s Florida Cup semifinal. His performance helped the Blades withstand a busy night defensively and advance to the championship game.

Honorable Mentions: Noah Harvey and Michael O’Connor, Florida Eels.

 

Great Lakes Conference

Forward: Nikita Tashkinov-Eidemiller, Chicago Crush – 3 GP, 3-4-7
Tashkinov-Eidemiller led Great Lakes forwards with seven points, scoring three goals and adding four assists in three games. His contributions included three power-play assists and two game-winning goals.

Defenseman: Konstantin Yurkevich, Chicago Crush – 3 GP, 3-3-6
Yurkevich recorded three goals and three assists, leading Great Lakes defensemen with six points. Two of his goals came on the power play, and he added a power-play assist to help drive Chicago’s special-teams offense.

Goaltender: Jack Derksen, Metro Jets — 1 GP, 1-0, .954 SV%, 2.00 GAA
Derksen stopped 41 of 43 shots to backstop the Metro Jets to a 4–2 victory over the Toledo Cherokee on Friday. Facing a busy workload, he allowed just two goals and finished with a .954 save percentage, helping Metro secure the win against its Great Lakes rival.

 

Honorable Mention: Davin Robison, Fort Wayne Spacemen.

 

Midwest Conference

Forward: Hudson Klause, Cincinnati Cyclones – 2 GP, 4-1-5
Klause scored four goals and added an assist in two games, providing Cincinnati with timely production against Flint. His weekly total included a power-play goal and a game-winning goal. Head Coach Lee Lansdowne praised Klause’s leadership and his ability to get the Cyclones’ offense going.

Defenseman: Nathan Bossola, Cincinnati Cyclones – 2 GP, 1-5-6
Bossola led Midwest defensemen with six points in two games, combining a goal with five assists. Two of those assists came on the power play. Lansdowne also highlighted Bossola’s work against opposing top lines and his willingness to create opportunities for teammates.

Goaltender: Matthew Brinkman, Fresh Coast Freeze – 2 GP, .971 SV%, 1.00 GAA
Brinkman stopped 68 of 70 shots across two appearances, allowing just two goals and recording a shutout. His .971 save percentage and 1.00 goals-against average earned him the Midwest’s weekly goaltending honor.

Honorable Mentions: Jack Gartzke and Wyatt Czapar, Danville Iron; Aesa Jingles, Flint Icelanders.

 

New England Conference

Forward: Eliott Guevin, Boston Jr. Rangers – 2 GP, 5-3-8
Guevin led New England forwards with eight points in two games, scoring five goals and adding three assists. His production included two power-play goals, a shorthanded goal and a game-winning goal. “He’s a threat to score every time he has the puck,” said Rangers Head Coach Brian Bowen.

Defenseman: Domenic Visocchi, Worcester Railers JHC – 2 GP, 1-4-5
Visocchi scored once and assisted on four additional goals in two games, tying for the conference lead in points among defensemen. His five-point week included a power-play assist.

Goaltender: Leo Hillis, Boston Jr. Rangers — 1 GP, 1-0, 1.000 SV%, 0.00 GAA
Hillis stopped all 37 shots he faced to earn a shutout victory. His performance combined a substantial workload with a perfect save percentage.

Honorable Mention: Gavin Schryver, Syracuse Lightning.

 

North Conference

Forward: Will Bitenc, Minnesota Mullets – 1 GP, 3-0-3
Bitenc recorded a hat trick in his lone appearance, tying for the conference lead in points. His three-goal performance included a shorthanded goal and the game-winning tally.

Defenseman: Blake Hicks, Dells Ducks – 2 GP, 2-0-2
Hicks scored twice in two games, leading North Conference defensemen in goals and points. One of his tallies came on the power play.

Goaltender: Hudson Mattingley, Minnesota Mullets – 1 GP, 1-0, .947 SV%, 2.00 GAA
Mattingley stopped 36 of 38 shots to earn a victory. His .947 save percentage led North Conference goaltenders during the week.

 

Pacific Conference

Forward: Lucas Audisio, Long Beach Bombers – 2 GP, 3-5-8
Audisio led Pacific Conference skaters with eight points in two games, scoring three goals and adding five assists. His contributions included a power-play goal and a power-play assist. Long Beach Head Coach Curtis Fisher praised both his finishing and playmaking during the two-game weekend.

Defenseman: Daniel Fridlyand, Long Beach Bombers – 2 GP, 1-2-3
Fridlyand recorded a goal and two assists in two games, tying for the conference lead in points among defensemen. His goal was a game-winner, adding a decisive contribution to his three-point week.

Goaltender: Axel Blank, Long Beach Bombers – 1 GP, 1-0, .909 SV%, 2.00 GAA
Blank stopped 20 of 22 shots in a winning appearance for Long Beach. He finished with a .909 save percentage and a 2.00 goals-against average.

 

Southeast Conference

Forward: Richard Behr Jr., Hampton Roads Whalers – 3 GP, 2-2-4
Behr scored twice and added two assists in three games, tying for the conference lead in points among forwards. His four-point week included a power-play assist.

Defenseman: Ronaldo Nordlander, Hampton Roads Whalers – 3 GP, 0-4-4
Nordlander collected four assists in three games, leading Southeast defensemen in points. His playmaking from the blue line earned him the conference’s weekly defenseman recognition.

Goaltender: Paco Kuleszka, Potomac Patriots – 1 GP, 1-0, 1.000 SV%, 0.00 GAA
Kuleszka stopped all 23 shots he faced in Potomac’s 1–0 victory over Charleston. With no margin for error, he delivered a shutout while also earning praise from Head Coach Michael Shelley for his puck-handling and ability to help start offensive opportunities.

Honorable Mention: Sergejs Zabavnikovs, Potomac Patriots.

 

St. Lawrence Conference

Forward: Michael Funaro, Deux-Montagnes Ravens – 2 GP, 4-1-5
Funaro led St. Lawrence forwards with five points in two games, scoring four goals and adding an assist. His weekly production included a game-winning goal.

Defenseman: Alexandre Comte, Somang Hockey – 2 GP, 1-3-4
Comte recorded a goal and three assists in two games, leading the conference’s defensemen with four points. His goal was a game-winner. Somang Head Coach Andre Marais praised Comte’s development and improved physical engagement, along with his contributions at both ends of the ice.

Goaltender: Jacob Carrier, Universel Sherbrooke – 1 GP, 1-0, .960 SV%, 2.00 GAA
Carrier stopped 48 of 50 shots in an overtime victory, handling a demanding workload while finishing with a .960 save percentage. His performance earned Sherbrooke a win and secured the conference’s weekly goaltending honor.

Honorable Mentions: Nikita Spac, St-Lazare Avalanche; Louis Gaillard, Somang Hockey.

 

About the Weekly Awards: Conference Standouts recognizes a forward, defenseman and goaltender from each USPHL Premier conference. These honors do not include a cash award. The Performance Player of the Week is a separate award selected by a voting panel, recognizing one player across each league, regardless of position, with a $500 award in the USPHL Premier. A Conference Standouts selection does not automatically receive the Performance Player of the Week award.