Jefferis, Eichler, Pradel Named Players of the Week

General | 11/3/2025 2:00:00 PM

Trey Jefferis, Josef Eichler, and Michal Pradel have been named United States Hockey League (USHL) Players of the Week for games played on or between Monday, Oct. 27 - Sunday, Nov. 2. 

Forward of the Week
Trey Jefferis, Sioux City Musketeers
NCAA Commitment: Northeastern University

  • Recorded three goals and five points in Sioux City's set of three games in three days, leading USHL skaters in both categories with teammate Will Tomko.
  • Had one goal and one assist in Sioux City's loss to Lincoln on Thursday and win against the Stars on Friday, as well as a goal in the Musketeers' victory against Waterloo on Saturday.
  • Finished the weekend with 13 shots and a +2 rating.

Defenseman of the Week
Josef Eichler, Lincoln Stars

  • Led USHL defensemen in scoring with five points on one goal and four assists in the Stars' set of three games in three days.
  • Picked up a goal and two helpers in Lincoln's win against Sioux City on Thursday, two assists in the Musketeers' loss to the Stars on Friday, and one assist in Lincoln's overtime win against Omaha on Saturday.
  • Finished with a +5 rating, recording points on the power play, shothanded, and at even strength.

Goalie of the Week
Michal Pradel, Tri-City Storm
NHL Rights: Detroit Red Wings

  • Helped the Storm to a 1-0-0-1 (W-L-OTL-SOL) record with a 1.44 GAA and a .950 save percentage.
  • Turned aside 22 of 23 shots in Tri-City's 4-1 win on Friday and made 35 of 37 saves in a 3-2 shootout loss against Des Moines on Saturday.

About the USHL

The United States Hockey League (USHL) and its 16 teams are committed to being the world's leading junior hockey league. This season, more than 50% of NCAA Division I men's hockey players and nearly 25% of NHL players have USHL experience. The USHL has developed more than 285 direct NHL Draft picks since 2020, and eight of the last 10 Hobey Baker Award winners, including Macklin Celebrini (Chicago Steel).

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 Auston Matthews (NTDP), Kyle Connor (Youngstown Phantoms), Jeremy Swayman (Sioux Falls Stampede), and Johnny Gaudreau (Dubuque Fighting Saints).