USHL Names Bryce Mattern, Harper Frey, and Sam Hrenak Players of the Week
The United States Hockey League announced its Players of the Week for the period of Monday, October 5 through Sunday, October 11, honoring three standout performers across the league. Fargo Force forward Bryce Mattern, Madison Capitols defenseman Harper Frey, and Fargo Force goaltender Sam Hrenak earned the weekly accolades following standout performances on the ice.
Fargo Force Forward Bryce Mattern Leads League Scoring
Bryce Mattern captured Player of the Week honors after tying for the league scoring lead with five points over the stretch. The Fargo forward notched four goals and one assist in total. He opened his week by scoring the game-tying goal late in the first period during a 3-2 victory against the Sioux Falls Stampede on Friday, October 9. Mattern followed that performance on Saturday, October 10, by netting his first career USHL hat trick and adding an assist in a 5-0 shutout win over the same opponent. He was on the ice for every Fargo goal across the weekend, firing nine total shots and finishing with a league-high plus-six rating.
Madison Capitols Defenseman Harper Frey Dominates Blueline
Harper Frey paced all league defensemen in scoring with four goals and one assist across two games for the Madison Capitols. The Wisconsin commit scored twice in the third period and assisted on an early game-tying goal during a 6-2 road victory over the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders on Friday, October 9. That win snapped Cedar Rapids’ seven-game winning streak. Frey added two more goals in the second period of a 3-2 overtime loss to the Waterloo Black Hawks, finishing his weekend with six shots and a plus-four rating.
Fargo Goaltender Sam Hrenak Posts Perfect Record and Shutout
Sam Hrenak earned weekly recognition in the crease by stopping 74 of 76 shots faced over two starts for a 1.00 goals-against average and a .974 save percentage. The Slovakian goaltender, who holds NHL rights with the Winnipeg Jets, turned aside 40 shots in Fargo’s 3-2 win at Sioux Falls on Friday. He followed up on Saturday by recording a 34-save shutout in the 5-0 home victory against the Stampede. It marked the third shutout of Hrenak’s 16-game junior career, which began in February 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions About USHL Player Honors
What is Bryce Mattern’s collegiate commitment?
Bryce Mattern has committed to play NCAA Division I hockey at Arizona State University.
Which NHL franchise holds Sam Hrenak’s rights?
Winnipeg Jets hold the NHL rights for Fargo Force goaltender Sam Hrenak.
How many teams compete in the United States Hockey League?
The USHL consists of 16 junior hockey member teams committed to player development.
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