Which USPHL Elite team ranks first for most improved in 2026?

Elmira Impact (Elite) ranks #1 of 13 USPHL Elite teams — Win rate up 41.9 points from 2023-24 to 2024-25.

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THR rankings combine verified player and family reviews, alumni advancement tracked on Elite Prospects, and five seasons of on-ice results. Rankings are recomputed nightly and refreshed each season.

2026 Most Improved Teams in the USPHL Elite

USPHL Elite teams ranked by their win-percentage jump versus the previous season. How THR calculates rankings

Elmira Impact (Elite)C

Elmira, NY ·

Win rate up 41.9 points from 2023-24 to 2024-25

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Hershey Cubs (Elite)B-

Hershey, PA ·

Win rate up 39.8 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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Hampton Roads Whalers (Elite)B-

Chesapeake, VA ·

Win rate up 26.5 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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Connecticut Jr. Rangers (Elite)C+

Stamford, CT · ★ 2.0 1 review

Win rate up 19.7 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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Chicago Crush (Elite)B-

Addison, IL ·

Win rate up 16.6 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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Palm Beach Typhoon (Elite)C

Lake Worth Beach, FL ·

Win rate up 12.3 points from 2023-24 to 2024-25

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Chicago T-Rex (Elite)C

Rolling Meadows, IL ·

Win rate up 9.9 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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South Shore Kings (Elite)C

Foxborough, MA ·

Win rate up 8.9 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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Northern Cyclones (Elite)B+

Hudson, NH ·

Win rate up 8.5 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#10

Carolina Jr. Hurricanes (Elite)B+

Morrisville, NC ·

Win rate up 6.3 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#11

Florida Jr. Blades (Elite)C+

Estero, FL ·

Win rate up 3.3 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#12

Metro Jets (Elite)B

Mount Clemens, MI ·

Win rate up 3 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#13

Atlanta Mad Hatters (Elite)C-

Marietta, GA ·

Win rate up 0.6 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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