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

USPHL • Players Of The Week • USPHL Premier Stars of the Week | Feb. 2-8, 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 2-8, 2026. Only players nominated by their teams were eligible for consideration.

 

Alberta Division

Forward: Austin Galway – Hanna Havoc: Put up 3 points (2G, 1A) in 1 game, including a power-play goal, to spark Hanna’s offense.
 Defenseman: Liraz Perrott – Three Hills Titans: Posted a short-handed goal in his lone appearance over the week. 
 Goaltender: Caden Nelson – Three Hills Titans: Earned a win with 35 saves on 37 shots for a .946 save percentage.

Atlantic Division

Forward: Kyle Roepcke – Connecticut Jr. Rangers: Totaled 5 points (3G, 2A) in 2 games, highlighted by a game-winning goal.
 Defenseman: Brandon Elgner – New Jersey Renegades: Posted 7 points (2G, 5A) in 1 game, including a power-play goal.
 Goaltender: Nolan Godfrey – Hershey Cubs: Went 2-0 with 82 saves on 86 shots and a .953 save percentage.

Florida Division

Forward: Jacob Sakitkovski – Coral Springs Jr. Cats: Registered 10 points (6G, 4A) in 3 games, including two short-handed goals, two power-play goals, and a game-winner.
 Defenseman: Eemil Ketola – Tampa Bay Juniors: Produced 3 points (2G, 1A) over 2 games to lead Tampa’s blue line.
 Goaltender: Konsta Hiltunen – Tampa Bay Juniors: Picked up a win with 28 saves on 30 shots for a .933 save percentage.

Great Lakes Division

Forward: Bogdan Guntypov – Battle Creek Kernels: Recorded 10 points (3G, 7A) in 2 games, including a power-play goal.
 Defenseman: Ashton Reagan – Battle Creek Kernels: Added 4 points (1G, 3A) in 2 games, featuring a game-winning goal.
 Goaltender: Daxton Lucidi – Toledo Cherokee: Earned a win with 39 saves on 41 shots for a .951 save percentage.

Midwest Division

Forward: Nikita Volobuiev – Fort Wayne Spacemen: Posted 5 assists in 2 games while driving Fort Wayne’s offense.
 Defenseman: Jayden Provencher – MJDP: Notched 3 points (2G, 1A) in 2 games in a strong two-way performance.
 Goaltender: Charlie Donoghue – Chicago Cougars: Made 58 total saves while working heavy minutes across three appearances.

New England Division

Forward: Dylan Cappelli – Worcester Jr. Railers: Collected 6 points (1G, 5A) in 2 games, including a power-play goal.
 Defenseman: Gerald Holleran – Islander Hockey Club: Registered 2 assists in 2 games from the back end.
 Goaltender: Derek Sparks – Northern Cyclones: Went 2-0 with a .957 save percentage and a 1.09 goals-against average.

North Division

Forward: Sebastian Redfern – Wisconsin Rapids Riverkings: Posted 7 points (4G, 3A) in 2 games, including a power-play goal and a game-winner.
 Defenseman: Eli Hunderhill – Northwest Express: Delivered 5 points (1G, 4A) in 2 games, including a power-play tally.
 Goaltender: Jackson Gruttadauria – Wisconsin Rapids Riverkings: Went 2-0 with 49 saves on 53 shots for a .925 save percentage.

Northwest Division

Forward: Brett Holman – Vernal Oilers: Produced 8 points (3G, 5A) in 3 games, including a game-winning goal.
 Defenseman: Jordan Trakosas – Vernal Oilers: Led all defensemen with 9 points (1G, 8A) in 3 games.
 Goaltender: Bence Veres-Fucsku – Vernal Oilers: Recorded a 2-0 week with a .964 save percentage and one shutout.

Pacific Division

Forward: Jonathan Andesen – Fresno Monsters: Added 6 points (4G, 2A) in 3 games, including two game-winning goals.
 Defenseman: Matteo Ferreira-Tavares – Fresno Monsters: Produced 2 assists in 3 games from the blue line.
 Goaltender: Niksa Slade – Fresno Monsters:  Went 2-0 over the wek posting a .9375 SV% after stopping 60/64 shots for a 2.00 GAA. 

Southeast Division

Forward: Connor Patton – Carolina Jr. Hurricanes: Tallied 5 points (4G, 1A) in 2 games, including a power-play goal, a short-handed goal, and a game-winner.
 Defenseman: Noah Rosado – Carolina Jr. Hurricanes: Registered 2 assists in 2 games.
 Goaltender: Cole Currier – Potomac Patriots: Earned a win with 26 saves on 28 shots for a .929 save percentage.

St. Lawrence Division

Forward: Michael Donovan – Ottawa Valley Centennials: Posted 8 points (3G, 5A) in 3 games to power Ottawa Valley’s attack.
 Defenseman: Kenyon Ratt – Ottawa Valley Centennials: Played a key role on the blue line throughout the week.
 Goaltender: Raphael Duperron – Montreal Black Vees: Closed the week with a 2-1 record, a .944 save percentage, and a shutout.