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USPHL Elite Players Of The Week: South Region

Week of Feb. 1, 2025

Games of Jan. 21-27, 2025

 

Southeast Division

Forward: Dominykas Jurjevas, Potomac Patriots 

Jurjevas (‘04/Elektrenai, Lithuania) averaged 2.5 points per game for three goals and two assists last week. The Potomac Patriots forward is approaching a career 100 points, currently at 98. In his third Elite season, he has 67 career games under his belt. 

 

Defense: Ashton Lesher, Charlotte Rush 

Lesher (‘05) scored two goals for Charlotte Rush last week, adding to his season total of 14. The blueliner is rounding out his second Elite season. He has 28 career points across 79 games played. 

 

Goaltender: Kaden King, Hampton Roads Whalers 

King (‘04/Kenora, Ontario) went 1-1 last week, making 120 saves on 123 shots for a .976 save percentage. His 53-save shutout on Jan. 25 was the first of his career, contributing to a 1.50 goals against average last week. 

 

Florida Division 

Forward: Ben Grossman, Tampa Bay Juniors 

Grossman (‘06/Tampa, Fla.) scored four goals and four assists, averaging an impressive four points per game last week. The Tampa Bay Juniors forward has 46 career points and 73 career games under his belt over two Elite League seasons.

 

Defense: Carter Trussler, Tampa Bay Juniors 

Trussler (‘06/Land O Lakes, Fla.) averaged 3.5 points per game, posting three goals and four assists for the Tampa Bay Juniors last week. The blueliner is in his third Elite season and has an impressive 114 career games under his belt with 81 career points. 

 

Goaltender: Jasper Brophy, Palm Beach Typhoon 

Brophy (‘07/West Palm Beach, Fla.) garnered a .938 save percentage last week, going 1-1 for Palm Beach Typhoon. He made 75 saves on 80 shots for a 2.55 goals against average. He has a .909 save percentage in his rookie goaltending season. 

Selection Process: Divisional statistical leaders are presented to coaches, who are able to vote on the leaders, or nominate and vote on alternate candidates.

Summaries by Taylor Dean

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