USPHL Elite Florida Division Players Of the Month: November 2024

by Joshua Boyd

December 6, 2024

Summaries By Taylor Dean Forwards Caleb Rae, Florida Jr. Blades In his second consecutive Player of the Month distinction, Rae (‘07/Stouffville, Ont.) posted points in all four games he played with the Florida Jr. Blades in November, including the game winning goal on Nov. 15. The rookie leads his franchise in points this season, with […]

USPHL Elite Florida Division Players Of The Month: October 2024

by Joshua Boyd

November 7, 2024November 7, 2024

Note: September statistics are also included in October Players Of The Mont Forwards Caleb Rae, Florida Jr. Blades Rae (‘07/Stouffville, Ont.) has been a great newcomer for the Jr. Blades, leading the team out of the gate with five goals and eight assists for 13 points in 11 games. He started out red hot […]

USPHL Elite Players Of The Week: South Region

by Joshua Boyd

September 27, 2024September 27, 2024

Games of Sept. 17-23 Southeast Division Forward: Braylen Cox, Potomac Patriots Braylen Cox (‘05/Nashville, Tenn.) pulled together four goals and added one assist to help the Patriots to a split weekend, including their first win of the season. Cox is a third-year USPHL player 81 games of experience. Defense: Raymond Johnson, Hampton Roads […]

Kevin O’Reilly Joins Bold City Battalion, Florida Jr. Blades As Southeast Scout

by Joshua Boyd

June 23, 2024

By Bold City Battalion Staff The Bold City Battalion and the Florida Jr. Blades are thrilled to announce the appointment of Kevin O’Reilly as the new Southeast District Scout. A former college player at New England College, O’Reilly brings a wealth of experience and a keen eye for talent to our organization. In his new […]

Rett Vossler Named Head Coach Of Bold City Battalion, Team Set To Begin Play In September

by Joshua Boyd

April 7, 2023April 7, 2023

By Bold City Battalion Staff The Bold City Battalion, a new Jacksonville, Fla.-based team opening at the USPHL Premier and USPHL Elite levels in September, has announced its first Head Coach for their inaugural 2023-24 season. Rett Vossler, a native of Houston, TX, owns and operates “Pelican Sports Group”, a hockey agency, helping players […]

Bold City Battalion To Begin USPHL Premier, Elite Play For 2023-24 Season

by Joshua Boyd

February 10, 2023February 10, 2023

By Bold City Battalion Staff The Board of Governors of the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) awarded a new franchise to Jacksonville, Fla., on February 1, 2023. The move expands the footprint of the USPHL Premier and Elite programs in Florida to a total of five teams. The announcement was made by the ownership […]

Week of Nov. 8, 2024

Games of Nov. 26-Dec. 2, 2024

Atlantic Division

Forward: Wyatt Stasik, WBS Knights

Stasik (‘06/Wilkes, Pa.) had a big weekend to bridge November and December, scoring three goals and also had two assists for five points. The second-year Knight has improved to a career best 29 points in 20 games this year.

Defense: Adam Zaremba, Rockets Hockey Club

Zaremba (‘06/South Plainfield, N.J.) registered a goal and an assist for two points to help the Rockets to a 5-1 win to start December and earn the game-winning goal. Zaremba is a career Rockets player, having come up through their youth and Midget ranks.

Goaltender: Anthony Shaw, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights

Shaw (‘06/Wilkes, Pa.) stopped all 32 shots he faced on Nov. 30 against the Rockets Hockey Club for his second shutout of the season and his fourth win in a row. He is 6-1 this season and for his career, he is 9-3-0-0 with a .916 save percentage.

Midwest Division

Forward: Christopher Frachalla, Chicago Crush

Frachalla (‘04/Frankfort, Ill.) bridged November and December by scoring a pair of goals including the GWG with his first goal of the season on Dec. 1. The second-year Crush player now has a career-best nine points in 18 games this year.

Defense: Logan Landmeier, Chicago Crush

Landmeier (‘05/Elgin, Ill.) put up the assist on Frachalla’s GWG against the division-leading Fort Wayne Spacemen on Dec. 1. He currently has five points in 17 games this season.

Goaltender: Johnny Augusta, Chicago Crush

Augusta (‘04/Medinah, Ill.) racked up his fifth win in a row on Dec. 1, stopping 40 of 41 Fort Wayne shots for a season high in saves. He has seven wins this season and is 16-5-0-1 with a .934 save percentage in his two-year Crush career.

Are you ready to take the next step in your hockey career? The USPHL NCDC Combine Series offers a unique opportunity for players to showcase their talent, learn from the best, and pave the way to collegiate hockey success!

2025 Combine Divisions

Futures Division: Players eligible 2009-11 birth years. This combine is focused on players who are entering the NCDC Phase 1 Draft Eligibility or may be a year or two away and are looking to learn more about Junior Hockey and the USPHL.
Junior Division: Players eligible for junior hockey (2005-2009 birth years). The junior combine is your best way to play in front of USPHL coaches from the NCDC, Premier, and Elite Divisions.
Ages are based on the 2025/26 Season age requirements.

2009 Birth Year Players: Choose between Futures or Juniors Divisions, depending on readiness and goals.

Players are welcome to register for multiple Combine events to maximize exposure.

What to Expect:

Information: The USPHL will host seminars which will introduce the USPHL Pathway to College Hockey along with giving parents a chance to speak with team and league representatives.
Competition: Compete in a four-game guarantee against age appropriate competition with the chance to showcase your skills from coaches from all USPHL affiliated leagues including coaches on the bench from the NCDC and Premier Divisions.
Scouting and Feedback: Combines include recruiting by coaches and scouts from the NCDC, Premier, and Elite Divisions of the USPHL. Players get immediate feedback from coaches along with a chance to get scouted for the NCDC Entry Draft on May 15, 2025.
Schedule: Detailed schedules will be sent to registrants closer to each event, but expect a Friday evening game starting after 3 p.m.; two games on Saturday plus a USPHL/NCDC Information Seminar; and one game on Sunday, with all games concluding by 2 p.m. that day.

Cost:

Entry Fees:
Futures (2009-11): $325
Juniors (2005-09): $400
Player Perks: Every participant gets a jersey, USPHL gift, and water bottle.
Stay to Play: Non-local players (75 miles or more) must stay in event hotels.

The USPHL Advantage

Player Advancement: In 2023-24, the NCDC sent 72 players to NCAA Division I and over 200 to collegiate hockey programs overall. Across the league, over 600 players moved on to college hockey.
Development Focus: The USPHL’s multi-tiered system provides tailored growth opportunities, with pathways from the USPHL Elite to NCDC Tier II and beyond.

2025 Combine Dates And Locations (Including Registration Page Links)

New Jersey Combine

📅 March 21-23, 2025

📍 Ice Vault, Wayne, NJ

Held in conjunction with the 2025 USPHL Premier and Elite Nationals

New Jersey Futures

New Jersey Juniors

Detroit Combine

📅 April 4-6, 2025

📍 Hazel Park Ice Arena, Hazel Park, MI

Detroit Futures Registration

Detroit Juniors Registration

Southern California Combine

📅 April 11-13, 2025

📍 Iceoplex Simi Valley, Simi Valley, CA

Southern California Futures Registration

Southern California Juniors Registration

Boston Combine

📅 May 2-4, 2025

📍 Foxboro Sports Center, Foxboro, MA

Boston Futures Registration

Boston Juniors Registration

Chicago Combine

📅 May 9-11, 2025

📍 Seven Bridges Ice Arena, Woodridge, IL

Chicago Futures Registration

Chicago Juniors Registration

📢 Registration is Open Now!

Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your hockey career with the USPHL. Click the registration links to secure your spot at one or more of these can’t-miss events!

Summaries By Taylor Dean

Forwards

Caleb Rae, Florida Jr. Blades

In his second consecutive Player of the Month distinction, Rae (‘07/Stouffville, Ont.) posted points in all four games he played with the Florida Jr. Blades in November, including the game winning goal on Nov. 15. The rookie leads his franchise in points this season, with 20 total points thus far.

Zayn Haddon-Harris, Florida Eels

Haddon-Harris (‘04/Boca Raton, Fla.) scored eight goals in November, ending the month with the game winning goal for the Florida Eels on Nov. 22. In his second season with the Eels, Haddon-Harris has played 59 games and posted 64 career points, leading the franchise this season in points.

Kelan Jamison, Tampa Bay Juniors

The Tampa Bay Juniors entered November with a 10-game win streak, and Jamison’s (‘06/Flint, Mich.) seven goals and two assists were key in keeping that streak to put them at the top of the Florida Division to end the month. Jamison is in his second Elite season, having played 57 games and registering 46 points.

Honorable Mention: Dylan Hineman, Tampa Bay Juniors

Defense

Zachary Barta, Florida Jr. Blades

Barta (‘06/Prior Lake, Minn.) returned to the Florida Jr. Blades for a third season, putting up two goals and seven assists so far this season. The blueliner was impactful in helping the Jr. Blades win three of their four games in November.

Steven Eberhardt, Bold City Battalion

Eberhardt (‘07/Seaford, N.Y.) has kept up the high level of play that also had him become a winner in October. He registered four points over his first three games of the month and helped the Battalion’s Premier team as well by also scoring four points in four games with that squad, as well.

Honorable Mention: Ty Elzinga, Florida Eels

Goaltender

Cooper White, Bold City Battalion

White (‘06/Rapid City, S.D.) is 3-3-0-0 in his rookie Elite season and helped the Bold City Battalion win three of four games he played in November. He has a .914 save percentage so far this season, making 235 saves on 257 shots.

Honorable Mention: Shane Passaro, Tampa Bay Juniors

Selection Process: The division’s coaches are presented with a ballot form with statistical leaders (ranked by points per game average for skaters and save percentage for goaltenders) and vote on that form. The league takes the results of that vote and presents the finalists to the coaches, who are able to vote on further changes if desired.

Summaries by Joshua Boyd

Forwards

Zachary Rich, Carolina Jr. Hurricanes

Rich (’05/Omaha, Neb.) was one of the most regular threats for the Jr. Hurricanes throughout November, putting up three goals and six assists for nine points. That follows a trend for his time with Carolina, as he’s been a regular threat for three seasons. He currently has 25 points in 21 games this year, and 76 points in 97 games for his Jr. Canes career.

Curren Stukey, Hampton Roads Whalers

Stukey (’06/Golden, Colo.) has helped the Whalers remain undefeated in regulation through 11 games, going 9-0-1-1 during that time and elevating themselves to second in the Elite overall. During the month of November’s four Whalers games, he put up four goals and added one assist for five points, including the shorthanded GWG for one of his two goals against Carolina on Nov. 10.

Braylen Cox, Potomac Patriots

Cox (’05/Nashville, Tenn.) was back up to his old tricks in November, sending the puck home seven times for a 7-1-8 line during the month’s eight Patriots games. His 27 points this season have eclipsed the 26 points from his first two USPHL seasons combined.

Honorable Mention: Blake Marvici, Hampton Roads Whalers

Defensemen

Cole Girgis, Hampton Roads Whalers

Girgis (‘07/Woodridge, Ill.) is in his first year with the Whalers, and has recently been reunited with brother Trace, recently acquired after playing earlier with the WBS Knights. Cole registered a goal and two assists during the Whalers’ 3-1-0-0 month of November to help them push into second place overall.

Andrew Pi, Carolina Jr. Hurricanes

Pi (‘07/Ottawa, Ont.) helped his teammates in so many ways, not only sending out four assists during the month, but also playing strong defense that led to giving up just four goals against in their last four games of the month. They went 5-2-0-0 overall for the month of November, and Pi improved to 11 points in 23 games on the season.

Goaltender

Anthony Trantas, Carolina Jr. Hurricanes

The Jr. Canes’ hometown talent Trantas (‘05/Morrisville, N.C.) was in top form throughout November, going 3-1-0-0, with 97 saves on 103 shots for a .942 save percentage. He also made 27 saves in a big win against the division-leading Hampton Roads Whalers on Nov. 9. He has a 7-3-1-0 record for the season, and is 21-5-1-0 for his career.

Goaltender Honorable Mention: Janic Kennedy, Hampton Roads Whalers

Forwards

Chase Darcey, South Shore Kings

Darcey (‘06/Billerica, Mass.) scored an impressive 14 goals throughout the month of November and added four assists to his points tally with the South Shore Kings. The rookie scored two game winning goals this month and is the fourth-highest scoring rookie in the Elite league this season. In his first year with the Kings, he is the franchise’s top scorer for the season.

Sullivan Hauser, Islanders Hockey Club

Hauser (‘06/South Bend, Ind.) helped the Islanders round out November with a seven-game win streak, registering five goals and six assists throughout the month. Hauser is in his second Elite season, with 44 points across 52 career games. With 21 points this season, he holds the most points scored for the franchise in 2024-25 so far.

Brady Stevens, Northern Cyclones

Stevens (‘05/Newburyport, Mass.) was a key player helping the Northern Cyclones finish top of the New England Division this month. In his first season with the Northern Cyclones, he went on a six-game points streak in November, and posted 11 points throughout the month. He leads the franchise in points for the season.

Honorable Mention: Nicholas Posthumus, Islanders Hockey Club

Defense

Jackson Bulthaup, Northern Cyclones

In his second consecutive Player of the Month nomination, Bulthaup (‘05/Big Rock, Ill.) posted 10 points, including four goals, to help the Northern Cyclones top the New England leadership at the end of November. The rookie is the fourth-highest scoring defenseman in the league, and second-highest scorer for the Northern Cyclones this season.

Brady Dunn, Islanders Hockey Club

Dunn (‘05/Pittsburgh, Penn.) put up 10 points in November, adding to his rookie season total of 14. He scored a powerplay goal on Nov. 14, and his work as a blueliner helped the Islanders finish number two in division standings by the end of the month.

Honorable Mention: Justin Pniewski, Islanders Hockey Club

Goaltender

Oliver Caballero, Northern Cyclones

Caballero (‘06/Tustin, Calif.) is 3-1-0-0 this season with a .926 save percentage. In November, he shut out the Montreal Black Vees, securing a win for the Northern Cyclones. He made 67 saves on 72 shots over the month and has a 1.75 goals against average in his rookie season.

Honorable Mention: Gavin Carpenter, Springfield Pics

Summaries by Taylor Dean

Forwards

Robert Gross, Fort Wayne Spacemen

Gross (‘05/Fort Wayne Ind.) was a key player in helping the Fort Wayne Spacemen finish at the top of the Midwest leaderboard at the end of November. He scored six goals and had two assists over last month adding to his season tally for 13 points for 2024-25 so far.

Tyler Dix, Metro Jets

Dix (‘05/Mount Clemens, Mich.) is topping the Metro Jets scoring leaderboard this season, helping the team round out November number two in the Division standings. He scored 8 goals and had eight assists in November. In his second season with the Metro Jets, Dix is the franchise leader in most games played at 67.

Ronnie Lubbers, Metro Jets

Lubbers (‘08/New Baltimore, Mich.) has had an impactful rookie season, scoring six goals and posting seven assists in November, including three game winning goals. He is the fourth-highest scoring leader in the franchise.

Honorable Mention: Caleb Lind, Chicago Cougars

Defensemen

Eli Kolasa, Fort Wayne Spacemen

Kolasa (‘07/Brownstown, Mich.) has been a standout rookie blueliner for the Fort Wayne Spacemen. He scored three goals and eight assists in November to help the team end the month at the top of the division leaderboard. Kolasa has played 24 games in his debut season and has 14 total points.

Connor Edwards, Chicago Crush

Edwards (‘07) helped the Chicago Crush enter November with a five-game win streak. He registered seven points over the month, scoring his first-ever goal on Nov. 23. Edwards has 10 total points in his rookie season so far.

Honorable Mention: Kenelly Clinton, Chicago Cougars

Goaltender

Brendan Kusbel, Fort Wayne Spacemen

In his second season with the Fort Wayne Spacemen, Kusbel (‘05/Mount Pleasant, Mich.) went 5-2-0-0 in November, including one shutout on Nov. 24 to help the team lead in Division standings. Kusbel is second in the league as a goalie with a 1.42 save percentage. This season, he’s had 265 saves on 280 shots. His two-season career save percentage is .917 over 1,526 minutes played.

Honorable Mention, Daniel Gurtner, Chicago Crush

Summaries by Taylor Dean

Forwards

Artur Osvepyan, WBS Knights

Osvepyan (‘08) scored a goal in every game he played for the WBS Knights in October and November, registering 13 goals and 12 points over nine games. He is fourth in the franchise for most points per game at 2.78. His standout work on the ice helped the Knights finish November at the top of the Atlantic Division leaderboard. He has since become a regular with the Knights’ Premier team – #USPHLAdvancement in action!

Harold Stauffer, PAL Jr. Islanders

Stauffer (‘07/Lake Grove, N.Y.) ended November on a seven-game points streak, scoring at least one goal in every game since Oct. 21. The PAL Jr. Islanders forward has 38 points (19 goals; 19 assists) in his debut season, including four game-winning goals. He is the second-highest scoring leader for the Elite league and earned Player of the Month honorable mention in October.

Dante Scibelli, PAL Jr. Islanders

Also in his rookie season, Scibelli (‘06/Farmingdale, N.Y.) is at the top of the Elite scoring leaderboard with 41 points and leads the league in assists. He’s on a 14-game points streak that began on Sept. 29. The rookie is having a statement season, leading the franchise in all-time points per game at 2.05. This is Scibelli’s second Player of the Month honor this season, earning a nomination in October.

Forward Honorable Mention: Gunnar MacLellan, Elmira Impact

Defensemen:

Samvel Barsegyan, WBS Knights

Barsegyan (‘08) played 10 games with the WBS Knights in November, scoring three goals and seven assists to help the team win their first three games of the month and end it at the top of the division leaderboard. In his rookie season in the Elite league, the defenseman is the fifth-highest scorer for his franchise.

Colin Hogrefe, Elmira Impact

Hogrefe (‘05/Washington, D.C.) posted four points over five games with Elmira Impact in November. In his third Elite season and second with Elmira, the blueliner has eight points, with three goals and five assists. Hogrefe has played 75 career games in his three USPHL seasons.

Defenseman Honorable Mention: Troy Ehrie, Jersey Hitmen

Goaltender

Dominik Feiler, PAL Jr. Islanders

The October honorable mention nominee, Feiler (‘07/Farmingville, N.Y.) is 6-1-0-0 in his rookie Elite season, helping the PAL Jr. Islanders finished November in second in the Atlantic Division. In his three games played last month, Feiler had 95 saves on 101 shots for a .940 save percentage. The rookie has played 10 games this season, making 289 saves on 307 shots for a .941 save percentage so far this season.

Honorable Mention: Jonathan Hager, Jersey HItmen

By Islanders Hockey Club Staff

Evan Armit, a 2002-born forward from Dryden, Ontario, is a remarkable young man who has always embodied resilience and passion. He played junior hockey in the MJHL with the Winnipeg Freeze and in the NCDC/USPHL with the Islanders Hockey Club. Now in his second year at Worcester State University, Evan is a proud member of the Lancers and a dedicated Business student known for his academic achievements.

Evan’s incredible journey has taken an unexpected turn as he faces his toughest challenge yet: metastatic melanoma.

This journey began in June 2024 when Evan underwent surgery to remove a lesion from his left heel, which tested positive for melanoma. Though initial results were promising with clear margins, doctors recommended an additional surgery to ensure all cancerous cells were removed. In August 2024, Evan underwent a second procedure to widen the margins, and once again, results came back clear.

Despite these proactive measures, Evan faced further challenges. On October 18, he was admitted to UMass Hospital in Worcester for further treatment, spending three nights there. His parents, Brian and Jen, made the long trip, driving from Dryden to Thunder Bay and then flying to Boston on October 19 to be by his side. On October 21, Evan, Brian, and Jen returned to Thunder Bay, and just a day later, Evan was admitted to Thunder Bay Hospital, where he stayed for an additional 14 nights.

During this difficult period, Brian and Jen stayed in Thunder Bay facing even more significant expenses. These expenses include flights from Thunder Bay to Boston for Brian and Jen, return flights from Boston to Thunder Bay for the family, accommodations at Tamarack House, meals, and other associated costs related to nearly three weeks of living away from home.

Please Donate To The GoFundMe For The Armit Family:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-evan-armits-fight-against-cancer

Evan has shown immense strength throughout two surgeries and 19 days in the hospital between October and November. As he continues to fight and recover, we are rallying together to support Evan, Brian, Jen, and Sophie during this challenging time. Your contributions will help ease the financial burden on the family, allowing them to focus on Evan’s health and recovery.

“Evan joined IHC in his age out year and it didn’t take us long to realize that he’s exactly the kind of player we want representing the program. He is dedicated to improving his craft, competes hard on a daily basis and always has a team first attitude. Players like him have made IHC a very successful program and it’s no surprise to me he had a very successful freshman year at WSU,” said Jay Punsky, who is the Head Coach for both the Islanders Hockey Club Premier and Worcester State University NCAA teams.

“At Worcester, Evan immediately made himself an integral part of the community. He’s a resident advisor on campus and a big part of the culture in the locker room. After his diagnosis, he had to return home to seek treatment but has stayed in touch with his teammates. He has been very concerned with his teammates’ mental health and raising awareness for cancer research which speaks volumes about his character and team first mentality.”

We are united with Evan in this fight and will stand by his side, unwavering, every step of the way. Together, we believe in his strength and the power of this community to help him overcome this challenge. Thank you for standing with Evan and his family. Your generosity and support mean more than words can express.

Pics to Begin Play in Tuition-Free NCDC in 2025-26

West Springfield, Mass., Dec. 2, 2024 – The United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) announced today that the Springfield Pics will join the tuition-free National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC) beginning in the 2025-26 season under General Manager/Head Coach Rob Bonneau. The Pics will be the 10th team joining the New England Division, a pivotal addition to the NCDC’s ongoing evolution. A founding member of the USPHL, the Pics play at Olympia Ice Center in West Springfield, Massachusetts. In addition to the NCDC team, the Pics will field a USPHL Elite team in 2025-26.

“We have been a proud member of the USPHL since its inception and are proud to announce our elevation to the NCDC division,” said Springfield Pics franchise owner Patrick Tabb. “This gives us the opportunity to once again compete for the Dineen Cup, named in honor of our founder, Gary Dineen. We are thrilled for this next chapter in our program and provisioning for more college hockey opportunities for players for many years to come.”

“The Springfield Pics have been a cornerstone of the USPHL since its inception,” said USPHL Deputy Commissioner Tony Zasowski. “As the NCDC continues to solidify its position as the key pathway to college hockey, we are thrilled to elevate the Pics to this next level.”

About Pics Hockey

The Springfield Pics were founded in 1972 as part of the New England Junior Hockey League. Under Head Coach Gary Dineen, the team won several Eastern Junior Hockey League Championships, and a number of Pics players went on to play in the NHL. The Pics were a founding member of the USPHL, going on to win the USPHL Elite Championship in 2014 and the 16U American Championship in 2020 and 2021. The Pics operate out of Olympia Ice Center, a three-rink facility in West Springfield, Massachusetts. For more information visit springfieldjrpics.com.

About The United States Premier Hockey League

Founded in 2012, the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) is comprised of over 150 teams, fielding more than 20,000 players aged 8-21 in more than 100 organizations across the North, South, Midwest, West, and Canada. Our Junior Divisions consist of the National

Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC), a tuition-free Tier 2 Junior hockey division and our Premier and Elite Divisions, all geared toward college and pro placement.

Our youth and midget divisions (operated through the Tier 1 Hockey Federation) field full season 8U through 18U teams. The USPHL has sent over 8,000 players to all levels of college hockey all-time including over 3,700 into NCAA college hockey, with more than 550 advancing to NCAA Division I hockey. The USPHL has also had 18 players who played in the NCDC drafted by NHL teams. For more information visit usphl.com.

Read About How The United States Premier Hockey League Utilizes Ken's Ratings For American College Hockey ("KRACH") to determine its Power Rankings.

These rankings are used only to determine Divisional seeding for Premier Nationals; and for selecting the Elite wild card team to fill out the 6-team Elite Nationals field.

Power Movers: Big jumps into the Top 10 this week from the defending National Champion Northern Cyclones from 16th to seventh and the Islanders Hockey Club from 22nd to eighth. The Florida Eels also returned to the Top 10.