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2026 USPHL PREMIER NATIONALS ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM

By Brandon Hofstra / April 2, 2026 / Comments Off on 2026 USPHL PREMIER NATIONALS ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM

The United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) announced its 2026 USPHL Premier Nationals All-Tournament Team, recognizing three forwards, two defensemen, one goaltender, and one Most Valuable Player as part of the league’s Premier Playoff NIL Awards. Each of the six All-Tournament Team selections will receive $500, while the Playoff MVP will earn an additional $2,000,…

Carolina Jr. Hurricanes Capture Back-to-Back USPHL Elite National Championships, Third Title in Four Years

By Brandon Hofstra / March 30, 2026 / Comments Off on Carolina Jr. Hurricanes Capture Back-to-Back USPHL Elite National Championships, Third Title in Four Years

The Carolina Jr. Hurricanes continued to cement their place as a dynasty on Sunday, defeating the Fort Wayne Spacemen, 4-2, to claim the 2026 USPHL Elite National Championship at Ice Vault Rink in Wayne, NJ. With the victory, Carolina secures back-to-back titles and its third championship in the last four seasons, further solidifying one of…

VERNAL OILERS CAPTURE BACK-TO-BACK USPHL PREMIER NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

By Brandon Hofstra / March 30, 2026 / Comments Off on VERNAL OILERS CAPTURE BACK-TO-BACK USPHL PREMIER NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Vernal Oilers have cemented their place atop the USPHL Premier, capturing their second consecutive National Championship with a 6-4 victory over the Fresno Monsters on Sunday at Ice Vault Rink in Wayne, NJ.  With the win, Vernal becomes back-to-back champions, continuing a dominant run that has defined the program over the past two seasons.…

USPHL Premier National Finals Set

By Brandon Hofstra / March 29, 2026 / Comments Off on USPHL Premier National Finals Set

The championship matchup is set at the 2026 USPHL Premier Nationals following Saturday’s semifinal action. With their wins, Vernal and Fresno will face off in the USPHL Premier Championship Game, setting the stage for the finals. Vernal is returning to the championship game after winning the title last season.   Vernal Oilers 6, Hampton Roads…

USPHL Elite National Championship Finals Set

By Brandon Hofstra / March 28, 2026 / Comments Off on USPHL Elite National Championship Finals Set

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,…

USPHL Premier Nationals | Day 3 Game Recaps | March 27, 2026

By Brandon Hofstra / March 28, 2026 / Comments Off on USPHL Premier Nationals | Day 3 Game Recaps | March 27, 2026

Day 3 of pool play at the 2026 USPHL Premier Nationals wrapped up on Friday, March 27, at the Ice Vault in Wayne, NJ. Twelve teams entered the day with hopes of advancing to the semifinal round on Saturday, March 28. Following the final games of pool play, four teams remain: Vernal Oilers, Fresno Monsters,…

USPHL Elite Nationals | Day 3 Game Recaps | March 26, 2026

By Brandon Hofstra / March 27, 2026 / Comments Off on USPHL Elite Nationals | Day 3 Game Recaps | March 26, 2026

Day 3 of pool play at the 2026 USPHL Elite Nationals wrapped up on Friday, March 27, at the Ice Vault in Wayne, NJ. Six teams entered the day with hopes of advancing to the semifinal round on Saturday, March 28. Following the final games of pool play, four teams remain: the Montreal Knights, Fort…

USPHL Premier Nationals | Day 2 Game Recaps | March 26, 2026

By Brandon Hofstra / March 27, 2026 / Comments Off on USPHL Premier Nationals | Day 2 Game Recaps | March 26, 2026

Hampton Roads Whalers 2, Coral Springs Jr. Cats 1The Hampton Roads Whalers edged the Coral Springs Jr. Cats, 2-1, in a tight defensive battle. Goals from Noel Wargloo and Matiss Zilitis powered Hampton Roads, while Coral Springs got on the board in the second. The Whalers held firm the rest of the way to secure…

USPHL Elite Nationals | Day 1 Game Recaps | March 25, 2026

By Brandon Hofstra / March 25, 2026 / Comments Off on USPHL Elite Nationals | Day 1 Game Recaps | March 25, 2026

Montreal Knights 4, Carolina Jr. Hurricanes 3 (OT)The Montreal Knights battled back and capped the comeback in overtime, as Zack L’Ecuyer completed the hat trick with the game-winner. Carolina jumped out early with a two-goal first period, but Montreal responded with a strong third to force OT before sealing it. Nicholas Panayotidis also scored for…

USPHL Elite Nationals Schedule and Matchups are set

By Brandon Hofstra / March 24, 2026 / Comments Off on USPHL Elite Nationals Schedule and Matchups are set

The stage is set for the 2026 USPHL Elite Nationals which starts tomorrow, March 25, 2026 at Ice Vault Arena in Wayne, NJ.   Schedule: Wednesday, March 25 — Pod Play 9:30 AM, Rink 3: Montreal Knights vs. Carolina Jr. Hurricanes(H) 11:30 AM, Rink 1: Fort Wayne Spacemen vs. Wilkes-Barre Scranton Knights(H) 11:45 AM, Rink…