The championship matchup is set at the 2026 USPHL Elite Nationals following Saturday’s semifinal action. With their wins, Carolina and Fort Wayne will face off in the USPHL Elite Championship Game, setting the stage for a high-stakes finale.
Carolina advances to its fourth consecutive championship appearance and enters as the defending champions. Fort Wayne, meanwhile, will make its first-ever appearance in the championship game.
Carolina Jr. Hurricanes 4, Montreal Knights 1
The Carolina Jr. Hurricanes punched their ticket to the championship game with a strong 4-1 win over the Montreal Knights. Lucas Connery led the way with a pair of goals, while Peyton Evans and Eric Mosquin added third-period tallies to pull away. After a 1-1 opening frame, Carolina controlled the pace the rest of the way, outshooting Montreal 36-28 and capitalizing on key chances late to secure the win.
Fort Wayne Spacemen 6, Tampa Bay Juniors 2
The Fort Wayne Spacemen are headed to the final after a commanding 6-2 victory against the Tampa Bay Juniors. Fort Wayne set the tone early with two first-period goals and never looked back, adding two more in each of the following periods. Six different goal scorers fueled the balanced attack, while Tampa Bay’s offense was limited to a pair of second-period goals. Fort Wayne’s consistency across all three periods proved to be the difference as they advance to the championship game.
Sunday, March 29 — USPHL Elite National Championship
11:30 AM, Rink 2: Carolina vs. Fort Wayne (H) | USPHL Elite National Championship Game
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