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 9-15, 2026. Only players nominated by their teams were eligible for consideration.
Alberta Division
Forward: Tyler Champan – Diamond Valley Rockies: Chapman earned the weekly nod after helping drive Diamond Valley’s offensive push.
Defenseman: Easton Popiel – Diamond Valley Rockies: Popiel delivered a strong two-way performance from the Rockies’ blue line.
Goalie: Ryan Myers – Diamond Valley Rockies: Myers backstopped Diamond Valley with key saves during the week. Ryan went 1-0 while only allowing 3 goals.
Atlantic Division
Forward: Ilya Kornoushenko – Red Bank Generals: Kornoushenko recorded 8 points (3G, 5A) in 3 games, including two power-play goals.
Defenseman: Brandon Eigner – New Jersey Renegades: Eigner exploded for 7 points (2G, 5A) in one game, including a power-play goal.
Goalie: Peter Burke: Burke went 2-0, which included 1 shutout, for a .970 SV% and a 1.00 GAA stopping a total of 67 shots.
Florida Division
Forward: Jacob Sakitkovski – Coral Springs Jr. Cats: Sakitkovski led the division with 10 points (6G, 4A) in 3 games, adding two power-play goals, two shorthanded goals, and a game-winner.
Defenseman: Eemil Ketola – Tampa Bay Juniors: Ketola recorded 3 points (2G, 1A) in 2 games from the blue line.
Goalie: Konsta Hiltunen – Tampa Bay Juniors: Hiltunen went 1-0-0, stopping 28 of 30 shots for a .933 save percentage.
Great Lakes Division
Forward: Ethan Alexander – Columbus Mavericks: Alexander produced 4 points (2G, 2A) in 2 games to lead Columbus.
Defenseman: Elias Oleson – Bearcat Junior Hockey Club: Oleson anchored the Bearcats’ blue line during a strong week.
Goalie: Elliott Hartwick – Columbus Mavericks: Hartwick went 2-0-0, making 49 saves on 55 shots.
Midwest Division
Forward: Nikita Volobuiev – Fort Wayne Spacemen: Volobuiev dished out 5 assists in 2 games to pace Fort Wayne’s offense.
Defenseman: Mack Olivier – Chicago T-Rex: Olivier recorded 3 points (2G, 1A) in 2 games.
Goalie: Gleb Rakov – Fort Wayne Spacemen: Rakov went 1-0-0, stopping 22 of 24 shots.
New England Division
Forward: Gavin Benjamin – Utica Jr. Comets: Benjamin earned the nod after leading Utica’s offensive effort during the week.
Defenseman: James Delany – Springfield Jr. Pics: Delany was recognized for his steady play from the back end.
Goalie: Derek Sparks – Northern Cyclones: Sparks went 2-0-0 in 3 appearances, posting a 1.09 GAA and .957 save percentage.
North Division
Forward: Felix Ahlstrand – Wisconsin Rapids Riverkings: Ahlstrand registered 6 assists in 2 games to lead Wisconsin Rapids.
Defenseman: Olivier Bolduc – Wisconsin Rapids Riverkings: Bolduc added 5 assists in 2 games from the blue line.
Goalie: Pearse Mayrose – Minnesota Blue Ox: Mayrose was perfect going 2-0 over the weekend with a .920 SV% stopping 30 shots.
Northwest Division
Forward: Matyas Brym – McCall Smokejumpers: Brym recorded 6 points (3G, 3A) in 3 games, including a game-winning goal.
Defenseman: Jordan Trakosas – Vernal Oilers: Trakosas led all defensemen with 9 points (1G, 8A) in 3 games.
Goalie: Matej Hronsky – Seattle Totems: Hronsky was dominant in two starts, going 2-0-0 with a 0.50 GAA and .983 save percentage, stopping 59 of 60 shots and earning one shutout.
Pacific Division
Forward: Onni Puikkonen – Henderson Force: Puikkonen posted 7 points (6G, 1A) in 3 games, including a power-play goal and two game-winners.
Defenseman: Loui Lundahl – Henderson Force: Lundahl recorded 3 points (1G, 2A) in 3 games.
Goalie: Niksa Slade – Fresno Monsters: Slade went 2-0, stopping 60 of 64 shots.
Southeast Division
Forward: Hayden Ritter – Potomac Patriots: Ritter led Potomac’s offense with a strong weekly showing.
Defenseman: Nikolia Shevchenko – Potomac Patriots: Shevchenko anchored the Patriots’ blue line during the week.
Defenseman: Lasse Winther Sorensen – Charlotte Rush: Lasse Winther Sorensen went 2-0 after stopping 35 shots and playing 80 min over 2 games, only allowing 1 goal.
St. Lawrence Division
Forward: Michael Donovan – Ottawa Valley Centennials: Donovan posted 8 points (3G, 5A) in 3 games to lead the Centennials.
Defenseman: John Duffy – New York Dynamo: Duffy recorded 5 points (2G, 3A) in 2 games from the back end.
Goalie: Maxym Sauve – St-Lazare Avalanche: Sauve went 1-0-0, turning aside 38 of 40 shots for a .950 save percentage.
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