Solomon, Prunty, Prowse Named Players of the Week

General | 10/20/2025 2:00:00 PM

Brent Solomon, Jake Prunty, and William Prowse have been named USHL Players of the Week for games played on or between Oct. 13-19.

Forward of the Week
Brent Solomon, Sioux Falls Stampede
NHL Rights: Detroit Red Wings (2025, 4th Round)
NCAA Commitment: University of Wisconsin

  • Scored and assisted in each of Sioux Falls' three games in three days, helping the Stampede defeat the Musketeers, Lancers, and Buccaneers.
  • After scoring the game-winning goal on Saturday against Omaha, he picked up his first career USHL hat trick on Sunday, Oct. 19 vs. Des Moines.
  • Tied with Bruins pick Cooper Simpson for the lead in points with 15 on nine goals and six assists in 10 games.

Defenseman of the Week
Jake Prunty, Sioux Falls Stampede
2027 NHL Draft Eligible

  • Led USHL defensemen in scoring with six points, registering assists in each of Sioux Falls' three wins on consecutive nights.
  • Recorded three assists for the Stampede in its 5-3 win at Sioux City on Friday, then had a pair of helpers against Omaha at home the following night.
  • Finished the weekend with five shots and a +5 rating. He has 10 assists through his first five games of the season. 

Goalie of the Week
William Prowse, Lincoln Stars
NCAA Commitment: Princeton University

  • Posted a 27-save shutout in Lincoln's 2-0 road win at Waterloo on Friday.
  • Turned aside 22 of 24 shots for the Stars as they completed a road sweep of the Black Hawks with a 5-2 victory on Saturday.
  • Finished the weekend 2-0-0-0 with a 1.00 goals against average and .961 save percentage, highest among goalies.

About the USHL

The United States Hockey League (USHL) and its 16 teams are committed to being the world's leading 16–to 20-year-old junior hockey league. During the 2024-25 season, USHL alumni held over 50% of NCAA Division I roster spots, and over 25% of NHL players had USHL experience. With 10 first-round selections and 49 total picks in the 2024 NHL Draft, the USHL has developed the most draft choices of any junior hockey league since 2012.

Elevated through the recently announced Declaration of Excellence with the NHL and USA Hockey, the league's player-first approach, including a 2:1 practice-to-game ratio and a schedule with 92% of games played on weekends, provides its players with the optimal environment for athletic and personal growth, creating pathways for the next generation of stars like Kyle Connor (Youngstown Phantoms), Macklin Celebrini (Chicago Steel), Matthew Knies (Tri-City Storm), Adam Fantilli (Chicago Steel) and Jeremy Swayman (Sioux Falls Stampede). More.