Week 2 Stars Of The Week: Melichar, Hodgson, Puska

The VIJHL announced its Stars of the Week following the second week of play in the 2025-26 season.

  • Joseph Melichar of the Victoria Cougars was named Forward of the Week due to a seven-point performance – three goals and five assists – in the two Cougars games during the week.
  • Paco Hodgson of the Peninsula Panthers was named Defenseman of the Week with two goals and four assists for four points in two games for the defending champion Panthers, who are now 4-0 on the season.
  • Carter Puska of the Kerry Park Islanders was named Goaltender of the Week thanks to stopping 59 of 61 shots in a 2-1 loss to the Lake Cowichan Kraken on September 13.

Congratulations to these players for an outstanding week of play in the VIJHL!