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 Feb. 23 – March 1, 2026. Only players nominated by their teams were eligible for consideration.
ALBERTA DIVISION
Forward: Tyson Tozer – Southern Alberta Mustangs: Tyson Tozer earns Alberta honors for Southern Alberta after posting 3 points (1G, 2A) over the week.
Defenseman: Taydon Perkins – Southern Alberta Mustangs: Taydon Perkins anchored the Mustangs’ blue line with a steady two-way week, providing 2 assists, a +4 rating and 9 hits.
Goalie: Koy Sutherland – Southern Alberta Mustangs: Koi Sutherland delivered the goaltending result that earned him the nod for Southern Alberta after a 23 shutout performance.
ATLANTIC DIVISION
Forward: Ilya Kornoushenko – Red Bank Generals: Ilya Kornoushenko posted 8 points (3G, 5A) in 3 games, including 2 power-play goals, to power Red Bank’s offense during the week.
Defenseman: Adam Zaremba – Connecticut Jr. Rangers: Zaremba had a big week from the back end with 4 points (3G, 1A) in 2 games, providing consistent offense from the blue line.
Goalie: Peter Burke – West Chester Wolves: West Chester’s Peter Burke posted a 15 shot shutout over the week.
FLORIDA DIVISION
Forward: Derek Hudson – Coral Springs Jr. Cats: Derek Hudson recorded 5 points (2G, 3A) in 3 games, including a game-winning goal, as Coral Springs put together another productive week.
Defenseman: Albin Lindberg – Coral Springs Jr. Cats: Albin Lindberg contributed 3 assists in 3 games from the blue line, helping keep Coral Springs moving the puck and generating offense.
Goalie: Evan Stringer – Coral Springs Jr. Cats: Evan Stringer earned the win in his appearance, going 1-0-0 while facing 36 shots, making 31 saves.
GREAT LAKES DIVISION
Forward: Derek Johnson – Bearcat Junior Hockey Club: Johnson put up 6 points (3G, 3A) in 2 games, including a power-play goal, to lead the Bearcat offense for the week.
Defenseman: Thomas Astley – Columbus Mavericks: Thomas Astley chipped in offensively with 1 assist in 2 games, helping Columbus from the back end.
Goalie: Elliott Hartwick – Columbus Mavericks: Hartwick went 2-0-0 in 120:00, facing 55 shots and making 49 saves.
MIDWEST DIVISION
Forward: Nikita Volobuiev – Fort Wayne Spacemen: Nikita dished out 5 assists over 2 games for the Spacemen.
Defenseman: Antoine Bonin – Fort Wayne Spacemen: Antoine Bonin netted 2 goals in his lone showing over the week.
Goalie: Jack Allivato – Chicago Crush: Jack Allivato stopped 62 of 68 shots for a .911 SV% and 2.95 GAA.
NEW ENGLAND DIVISION
Forward: Artem Borisov – Northern Cyclones: Artem Borisov recorded 6 points (3G, 3A) in 3 games, including 2 power-play goals, to pace the Cyclones offensively.
Defenseman: Owen Kneeland – Northern Cyclones: Owen Kneeland produced from the back end with 5 assists in 3 games, driving offense and possession from the blue line.
Goalie: Derek Sparks – Northern Cyclones: Derek Sparks went 2-0-0 with a .957 SV% and 1.09 GAA, turning aside 45 of 47 shots in 110 minutes.
NORTH DIVISION
Forward: Sebastian Redfern – Wisconsin Rapids Riverkings: Sebastian Redfern was dominant over two games, posting 7 points (4G, 3A) with a power-play goal and a game-winning goal.
Defenseman: Ethan Dresel – Minnesota Mullets: Ethan Dresel recorded 2 assists in 3 games while providing steady minutes from the Mullets’ blue line.
Goalie: Jackson Gruttadauria – Wisconsin Rapids Riverkings: Jackson Gruttadauria went 2-0-0 with a .925 SV% and 2.00 GAA, making 49 saves on 53 shots in 120:00.
NORTHWEST DIVISION
Forward: Max Enge-Kristiansen – Vernal Oilers: Max Enge-Kristiansen tallied 4 points over 3 games with 3 goals and 1 assist.
Defenseman: Jordan Trakosas – Vernal Oilers: Jordan Trakosas lit up the scoresheet with 9 points over 3 games which included 1 goal and 8 assists.
Goalie: Matej Hronsky – Seattle Totems: Matej Hronsky was excellent, going 2-0-0 with a .983 SV% and 0.50 GAA, stopping 59 of 60 shots and earning 1 shutout.
PACIFIC DIVISION
Forward: William Lindgren – Fresno Monsters: William Lindgren posted 8 points (4G, 4A) in 3 games, leading Fresno’s offense throughout the week.
Defenseman: Alec Boucher – Ontario Jr. Reign: Alex Boucher recorded 3 assists in 2 games, helping generate offense from the Ontario blue line.
Goalie: Niksa Slade – Fresno Monsters: Niksa Slade went 2-0-0 with a .938 SV% and 2.00 GAA, making 60 saves on 64 shots in 120:00.
SOUTHEAST DIVISION
Forward: Carson Young – Charlotte Rush: Carson Young recorded 5 points (2G, 3A) in 2 games, including a power-play goal and a game-winning goal.
Defenseman: Trevor Riggs – Potomac Patriots: Trevor Riggs added 2 assists in 2 games from the Potomac blue line.
Goalie: Felix Tolke – Hampton Roads Whalers: Felix Tolke was perfect in net, going 1-0-0 with a 1.000 SV% and 0.00 GAA, stopping all 23 shots he faced and posting 1 shutout.
ST. LAWRENCE DIVISION
Forward: Anthony Dimopoulos – St. Lazare Avalanche
Dimopoulos tallied 5 points (4G, 1A) in 2 games, providing a major scoring punch for St-Lazare.
Defenseman: Aries Benuen – Somang Hockey
Skater stat line not included for Benuen in the sheet provided. Send his line if it’s in another export and I’ll update.
Goalie: Aris Arevian – St. Lazare Avalanche
Arevian went 1-0-0 in 67 minutes, facing 21 shots and making 19 saves, good for a 1.80 GAA.
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