With just over one month remaining in the USHL season, we now learn that the remainder of the season will be canceled due to COVID-19. This week’s update will be a little lighter and briefer than past updates, but we’re still here to bring you the news you seek.
USHL Statement Regarding Coronavirus
Players of the Week
Prior to the pause on the season, three players were named players of the week for the 24th week of the USHL season.
Carson Bantle- Carson was named Forward of the Week after scoring one goal and recording five assists in two games the week prior. It’s been a tumultuous season for the Capitols thus far but Carson has provided a small bright spot for the team. This is the second time Carson has won the award this season.
Jordan Power– For the first time in his USHL career, Jordan Power has been named Defenseman of the Week. Power recorded four assists in two games last week, one which was victorious. Power is committed to play for the University of Clarkson in NY and will look to continue the Stars’ success the remainder of the season, if and when that happens.
Christian Stoever- With a rare weekend sweep for the Capitols, goaltender Christian Stoever was named Goaltender of the Week for his stellar play. He allowed one goal in each game but recorded the victory on his way to a weekend save percentage of .978%. This was the third time he has received the award this season.
USHL Standings
Western Conference:
Black Hawks: 33-14-2-0 (68 points)
Lancers: 27-15-7-1 (62)
Force: 27-15-4-2 (60)
Storm: 24-17-5-2 (55)
Stars: 23-20-3-2 (51)
Stampede: 21-19-5-2 (49)
Buccaneers: 21-23-1-2 (45)
Musketeers: 16-24-7-1 (40)
Eastern Conference:
x – Steel: 41-7-1-0 (83)
Saints: 33-13-2-0 (68)
Gamblers: 24-19-2-3 (53)
Team USA: 25-21-1-1 (52)
Phantoms: 20-22-6-2 (48)
Lumberjacks: 21-23-5-0 (47)
RoughRiders: 19-23-4-1 (43)
Capitols: 12-34-3-1 (28)
Top USHL Skaters
Points Leaders:
Mathieu De St. Phalle, Steel, 60
Brendan Brisson, Steel, 59
Sam Colangelo, Steel, 58
Goals Leaders:
Riese Gaber, Saints, 34
Mathieu De St. Phalle, 30
Sam Colangelo, 28
Assists Leaders:
Sean Farrell, Steel, 41
Ty Jackson, Saints, 41
Alexander Campbell, Lancers, 36
Top USHL Goaltenders
Wins Leaders:
Victor Ostman, Steel, 25
Gabriel Carriere, Black Hawks, 21
Cole Brady, Force, 21
Save Percentage Leaders:
Jaxson Stauber, Stampede, .918%
Nicholas Grabko, Gamblers, .917%
Erik Portillo, Saints, .915%
Goals Allowed Leaders:
Erik Portillo, 2.11
Logan Stein, Black Hawks, 2.33
Victor Ostman, 2.34
With just over a month left in the regular season, the Steel, in their best season in franchise history, will not be crowned champions and will need to find the right pieces for next year’s run to the cup. Player awards will be announced in the coming weeks. In the meantime, check me out on Twitter @Nwinansw for other junior hockey news. We’ll continue providing other articles throughout the USHL offseason.
