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The Atlantic Division of the USPHL Premier has long been one of the league’s most competitive and talent-rich groupings. From perennial contenders to rising programs eager to make their mark, the 2025-26 season promises plenty of intrigue as all 11 squads gear up for another grind. Here’s a look at the teams set to battle…
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In 2025–26, the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) unveiled its newest regional venture: the Alberta Division, featuring six teams that will compete primarily amongst themselves. The division comprises: Bassano Beavers (Bassano, Alberta – Bassano Arena) General Manager Riley Tucker says the focus began with building the right foundation in preparation for the 2025-26 season. …
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The United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Brandon Hofstra as its new Manager of Marketing and Communications. “I’m very excited about the opportunity to be back in the sport of hockey,” said Hofstra. “The USPHL and the NCDC have become leaders in player development, and I’m excited to share that story…
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By Joshua Boyd / USPHL.com The Springfield Pics organization made big news when it was announced during the winter that they would be moving up to the National Collegiate Development Conference for the 2025-26 season. It should come as no surprise then that many veteran Pics players took the opportunity to elevate their own game.…
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By Joshua Boyd / USPHL.com Three years of hard work, practices, games, bus rides and amazing performances in net have helped launch veteran Rogue Valley Royals goaltender Kaeden Edstrom towards an NCAA hockey career. The 2004-born native of Fairplay, Colo., has made his commitment to the College of St. Scholastica, located in Duluth, Minn. “St.…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 7, 2025 Nashua, N.H. – The United States Premier Hockey League (“USPHL”) is pleased to announce that the Calgary Bandits will join the USPHL Premier for the 2025-26, becoming the sixth team in the new USPHL Premier Alberta Division. The Bandits are owned by Jason Stajkowski, who will also serve as…
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By Joshua Boyd / USPHL.com Two years of strong play for two teams in the USPHL Premier have yielded exactly what goaltender Chris Giglio was seeking – the key to his future in NCAA hockey. Giglio, a 2005-born goaltender from Merrick, N.Y., made his commitment to Salem State University in Massachusetts, and he is certainly…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 1, 2025 Nashua, N.H. – The United States Premier Hockey League (“USPHL”) is pleased to announce that five new teams located in the Canadian province of Alberta will be joining the USPHL Premier Conference. In 2025-26, these teams will form the new Alberta Division and will play only against each other,…
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By Joshua Boyd / USPHL.com The USPHL’s unparalleled three-tier development model serves the purpose of bringing in players who have the raw skills and toolset to become college hockey players, but may need seasoning in the USPHL Premier or USPHL Elite before they advance to the top-tier National Collegiate Development Conference. Every year, hundreds of…
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By Joshua Boyd / USPHL.com It didn’t take long for Russ Decoste to make his presence known in the USPHL as a first-year player. The 2005-born goaltender from Halifax, N.S., was named the USPHL Premier Florida Division Goaltender Of The Month for October – and then again in November – and December. So it comes…
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