USPHL Reaffirms Commitment To 2020-21 Season 

By USPHL Staff, 11/11/20, 9:00AM EST

By USPHL Staff

 

The United States Premier Hockey League is committed to completing the 2020-21 season and will do so while working within State and Federal Guidelines to ensure the safest hockey environment possible for its players, coaches, and spectators.

 

The USPHL Board of Governors will undertake a series of virtual meetings in January to review further adjustments to the USPHL’s division schedules, including the possibility of extending the season to ensure the completion of the season.

 

About The USPHL

 

The United States Premier Hockey League of 2020-21 is the nation’s largest amateur ice hockey league and the only league to span the continental United States and parts of Canada. The USPHL will field approximately 550 teams representing over 100 organizations comprised of 11,000 players spanning the ages of 6 through 20.

 

Overall, across all its divisions, the USPHL had more than 1,200 alumni playing college hockey in 2019-20 and more than 250 playing pro hockey, including in the NHL.

The Florida Eels Weekend Ice Cap in Atlanta

 

The Florida Eels Premier team swept the Madhatters in their 3-game series in Atlanta. The Eels went on an offensive onslaught from the drop of the puck in game one. The Eels win game one by a score of 8-0 and game two by a score of 8-4 and then eclipsed the  games by closing out the weekend 5-1.  All cylinders were firing indeed. Equally impressive was the defensive play keeping the margin to under 2 goals against. It was a very impressive performance across the board with many guys getting on the scorecard and many others insuring that Atlanta didn’t. The goaltending was solid especially two incredible performances by Alex Caron who earned a shutout and a stingy one goal in his other debut.

 

On the Elite side the boys came away with 3 out of 6 points. Considering they played 3 games in 24 hours and came off the bus after a 9-hour drive to play their first game, we were quite satisfied with their effort and performance.  This was their first major road trip as a team, and we had 21 new players on this team. So, there was a learning curve here and the experience will boast well for these guys individually and as a team. Indeed, this type of experience will speak volumes when you consider we travel back to Atlanta, up to Charleston and up to Raleigh NC for the January showcase.

 

In game one the Eels lost in overtime 5-4, lost game two 4-1 and won the third game 6-3.

The players grew considerably over the weekend. It was a tough grueling experience and to come out with a win in game 3 was impressive. Atlanta has a solid Elite team. They are fast very physical and can score. The Eels were able to adapt and come out with a win in game three. That is the surprising take on the weekend. Moreover, the  Madhatters had 4 members of their Premier team.

 

We expect that the players will grow and move to the Next Level.

The Florida Eels Premier team came out on fire in game one of the weekend trio of games. The Eels nails 8 goals into the coffers as they unravel the Madhatters 8-0 in their 1st of 3 games over this weekend.

The Eels had all cylinders firing as they explode for 8 goals in the evening debut in Atlanta

The Eels square off for game 2 on Sunday morning and game 3 Monday morning.

In net for the Eels earning the shutout was Alex Caron

This week the USPHL will be selecting its first round of Players of The Week. Each week a panel of USPHL Coaches and League staff receive nominations as top forward, defense and goaltender and make selections in each Division: Premier and Elite for the various regions.
Additionally, once per month the league selects Players of The Month. No doubt these are covenanted awards and it is indeed to receive the nominations let alone the final selection. So stay tune for announcements.
In years past, Eels players have been selected on numerous occasions for Players of the Week, Players of the Month and Year End All-Stars. Good luck guys/

This weekend the Florida Eels plays host to the Atlanta Madhatters. The Eels Premier team has thus far won 3 games over the Jr. Blades and lost 1 to Tampa in this early stage of the season. Atlanta on the other hand won 2 and lost 2. They defeated the Colonials and lost one. They lost one to the Carolina Hurricanes and won one. It is very hard to predict or evaluate the level of any of the teams as it is much too early in the season.

 

By the same token the Eels Elite team also sits 3-1 in the young season. They too lost to Tampa in the opening weekend and defeated the Jr Blades last weekend in one and swept their double header this past weekend.

 

A look at the Madhatters rosters showed they have measurably improved their team. They added size and depth upfront, on the blueline and in net. Their Premier team has 2 wins and 2 losses on the season, defeating the Charleston Colonials in one out of two contest and one win and one loss vs the Carolina Hurricanes. They have scored 15 goals and allowed 16 for a minus 1 on the season.

 

The Elite squad has 1 win 2 losses and OT loss in the short season. They scored 5 goals thus far but allowed 12. That is a minus thus far on the season.

 

These numbers are a small sample size and are not an accurate barometer on the season’s predictions. No doubt the Madhatters and the Eels had some pretty competitive games last season and we expect nothing different this year. In fact, if you recall Atlanta’s Elite squad  upset Tampa last year in the playoffs  to earn the right to advance to Nationals. That was huge for them. A feather in their cap and a sting the Tampa Juniors had to swallow all off season. Let that be a lesson , never take your opponent for granted.  The Eels have many new faces to complement our returning veterans and they played very strong over the last 3 games, averaging close to 6 goals per game both on the Elite and Premier Divisions.

 

We hope you can all join us live at the Fort Myers Skatium this Saturday and Sunday or on HockeyTV

SAT Test Date

28 Sep by Frank Scarpaci

Guys if you are planning on taking the SAT test we have an open weekend December 5th
It is a Saturday so you should make sure you register for this immediately. When you register make sure you select a local testing center in Fort Myers