USPHL Conference Standouts For October 5-11, 2026

The USPHL Premier is proud to recognize its Conference Standouts for games played from Oct. 5 through Oct. 11, 2026. One forward, defenseman and goaltender was selected from each of the league’s ten conferences.

Forward: Ciaran Henry, Hanna Havoc – 1 GP, 2-3-5

Henry delivered a five-point performance in Hanna’s 8-2 victory over Calgary, scoring twice and assisting on three additional goals. His creativity and finishing ability helped drive the Havoc’s offense throughout the win.

“Ciaran’s creativity has grown with his confidence game by game,” said Hanna Head Coach Kevin Henry.

Defenseman: Wyatt Wright, Hanna Havoc – 1 GP, 2-1-3

Wright delivered three points from the blue line, scoring twice and adding an assist. One of his goals came on the power play during an outstanding offensive performance.

Goaltender: Thesson Mcrorie, OLCN Scouts – 2-0, .944 SV%, 2.00 GAA

Mcrorie won both of his starts for the Scouts, turning aside 67 of the 71 shots he faced. His consistency helped OLCN complete a perfect week.

Forward: David Gulak, Rockets Hockey Club – 3 GP, 6-2-8

Gulak scored six times and produced eight points across three games. He registered two power-play goals and scored the game-winner in two different contests.

Defenseman: Barrett Cerroni, Rockets Hockey Club – 2 GP, 1-5-6

Cerroni averaged three points per game from the Rockets’ blue line. His six-point performance included a power-play goal, a power-play assist and a game-winning goal.

Goaltender: William Daze, Red Bank Generals – 2-0, .986 SV%, 0.50 GAA, 1 SO

Daze surrendered only one goal on 69 shots while winning both of his appearances. He also recorded a shutout and stopped all three attempts he faced in a shootout.

Forward: Gavin Weibler, Typhoon Hockey Club – 4 GP, 2-3-5

Weibler led the Florida Conference with five points during the week. He found the scoresheet consistently while helping drive the Typhoon offense across four games.

Defenseman: Ethan Kloss, Florida Jr. Blades – 4 GP, 0-3-3

Kloss led all Florida defensemen with three points. He supplied three assists over four games while contributing at both ends of the ice for the Jr. Blades.

Goaltender: Tim Sander, Coral Springs Jr. Cats – 1-0, 35-save shutout

Sander was perfect in his appearance for Coral Springs, stopping all 35 shots he faced. His shutout gave him a 1.000 save percentage and 0.00 goals-against average for the week.

Forward: Sam Pies, Columbus Mavericks – 2 GP, 1-3-4

Pies led Great Lakes forwards with four points in two games. His productive week included a power-play goal and three assists.

Defenseman: Marshall McMurtry, Red River Spartans – 2 GP, 1-2-3

McMurtry contributed in both games of Red River’s closely contested series against Columbus, finishing with one goal and two assists. His three points led all Great Lakes defensemen during the selection period and helped the Spartans earn a split against the Mavericks.

Goaltender: Jack Allivato, Chicago Crush – 1-0, 40-save shutout

Allivato turned in one of the week’s most impressive goaltending performances, stopping all 40 shots he faced to earn a shutout.

Forward: Logan Eshelman, Flint Icelanders – 2 GP, 3-6-9

Eshelman led the Midwest with nine points in only two games, including a hat trick and six assists. He averaged 4.5 points per game while also making a strong impact in the defensive zone.

“Logan obviously played great offensively, as the statistics show, but he was also fantastic in the defensive zone,” said Icelanders Head Coach Jake Lainesse.

Defenseman: Caden McKeever, Flint Icelanders – 2 GP, 0-4-4

McKeever recorded four assists in two games to lead all Midwest defensemen. One of those helpers came on the power play as Flint generated a conference-leading offensive week.

Goaltender: Matthew Brinkman, Fresh Coast Freeze – .958 SV%, 69 saves

Brinkman faced an extraordinary 72 shots in his appearance and stopped 69 of them. Despite taking the loss, his .958 save percentage under that workload made him the conference’s standout goaltender.

Forward: Sidney Robinson, Northern Cyclones – 1 GP, 3-2-5

Robinson produced a hat trick and two assists in his lone appearance of the week. His five-point effort led all New England skaters.

Defenseman: Zachary Bradshaw, Utica Jr. Comets – 2 GP, 0-3-3

Bradshaw collected three assists, including two on the power play, as Utica earned consecutive victories over Worcester. His puck movement from the blue line helped Utica produce nine goals during the two-game sweep.

Goaltender: Andrej Gojdic, Islanders Hockey Club – 1-0, .968 SV%, 1.00 GAA

Gojdic stopped 30 of 31 shots to secure a victory for the Islanders. His .968 save percentage led all New England goaltenders who played a full game.

Forward: Logan Salo, Kinni Spirit – 2 GP, 6-3-9

Salo scored six goals and added three assists in two games, averaging 4.5 points per appearance. His week included two unassisted goals, a shorthanded tally and a game-winning goal.

Defenseman: Blake Hicks, Dells Ducks – 2 GP, 1-1-2

Hicks contributed a goal and an assist over two games for the Ducks. He assisted on the Ducks’ overtime winner on Sunday against Hudson. His balanced performance helped him finish tied for the North Conference scoring lead among defensemen.

Goaltender: Domeniks Martinovs-Vinkalns, Dells Ducks – 1-0, 62 saves, .969 SV%

Martinovs-Vinkalns faced 64 shots and stopped 62 of them during a remarkable overtime victory. His 62-save performance was the heaviest winning workload of any Premier goaltender during the week.

Forward: Riley Richards, Santa Clarita Lakers – 3 GP, 9-1-10

Richards scored nine goals in three games and led the Pacific Conference with 10 points. Four of his goals came on the power play, while another stood as a game-winner.

Defenseman: Damien Pongklub, Iron County Yeti – 3 GP, 1-4-5

Pongklub produced five points in three appearances, tying for the Pacific scoring lead among defensemen. He also contributed two assists on the power play.

Goaltender: Maxim Kuchinsky, Long Beach Bombers – 1-0, 39 saves, .929 SV%

Kuchinsky stopped 39 of 42 shots and helped Long Beach secure an overtime victory. His 39 saves were the most among the conference’s winning goaltenders.

Forward: Harold Stauffer, Yorktown Admirals – 4 GP, 5-5-10

Stauffer recorded five goals and five assists to lead the Southeast Conference with 10 points. His productive week included a power-play goal and an unassisted tally.

Defenseman: Ronaldo Nordlander, Hampton Roads Whalers – 3 GP, 0-3-3

Nordlander supplied three assists in three games, tying for the conference scoring lead among defensemen. His steady work on the blue line helped support a strong week for the Whalers.

“He exemplifies what it takes to be a Hampton Roads Whaler, day in and day out, both on and off the ice,” said Whalers Head Coach Chris Hille.

Goaltender: Easton Andersen, Yorktown Admirals – 2-0, two shutouts, 1.000 SV%

Andersen was flawless in two appearances, stopping all 36 shots he faced and recording back-to-back shutouts. He finished the week with a perfect save percentage and a 0.00 goals-against average.

Forward: Sawyer Brandino, Ottawa Valley Centennials – 4 GP, 4-3-7

Brandino led the St. Lawrence Conference with seven points while helping Ottawa Valley earn its first two victories of the season. He scored on the power play and while shorthanded and added a game-winning goal.

“Sawyer is an extremely gifted offensive player,” said Centennials Head Coach Reid Russett. “Using his speed and elite shot, he has been able to put up some great numbers and be a driving force for our team. He’s a hardworking player who always shows up, and it’s nice to see him having success early this season.”

Defenseman: Raphael Michaud, St-Lazare Avalanche – 2 GP, 2-3-5

Michaud averaged 2.5 points per game with two goals and three assists. His outstanding week also included a power-play assist and a game-winning goal.

Goaltender: Maxime Houde, Montreal Black Vees – 1-0, 47 saves, .979 SV%

Houde stopped 47 of the 48 shots he faced during a high-pressure victory for Montreal. He finished the week with a .979 save percentage and a 1.00 goals-against average.

Conference Standouts recognizes a forward, defenseman and goaltender from each USPHL Premier conference. These honors do not include a cash award. The Performance Player of the Week is a separate award selected by a voting panel, recognizing one player across each league, regardless of position, with a $500 award in the USPHL Premier. A Conference Standouts selection does not automatically receive the Performance Player of the Week award.