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

Bremerton Sockeyes ranks #1 of 30 USPHL Premier teams — Win rate up 34.1 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26.

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2026 Most Improved Teams in the USPHL Premier

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

Bremerton SockeyesC+

Bremerton, WA ·

Win rate up 34.1 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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Red River SpartansB+

Clarksville, TN · ★ 4.4 8 reviews

Win rate up 31.7 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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Boston Jr. Rangers (Premier)B

Tewksbury, MA ·

Win rate up 28.5 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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Chicago T-Rex (Premier)C

Rolling Meadows, IL ·

Win rate up 23.7 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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Somang Hockey (Premier)B-

Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines, QC ·

Win rate up 20 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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West Chester Wolves (Premier)B

West Chester, PA · ★ 5.0 1 review

Win rate up 19.1 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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Hampton Roads Whalers (Premier)B

Chesapeake, VA ·

Win rate up 18.4 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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Hawkesbury KnightsB

Hawkesbury, ON ·

Win rate up 18 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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Henderson ForceB

Henderson, NV · ★ 2.0 1 review

Win rate up 17.8 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#10

McCall Smokejumpers

McCall, ID ·

Win rate up 17.4 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#11

Northern Cyclones (Premier)B+

Hudson, NH ·

Win rate up 16.3 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#12

Red Bank Generals (Premier)B

Red Bank, NJ · ★ 5.0 1 review

Win rate up 15.6 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#13

Wilkes-Barre Scranton Knights (Premier)B+

Pittston, PA ·

Win rate up 14.8 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#14

Fresh Coast FreezeC

Holland, MI ·

Win rate up 13.6 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#15

Columbus MavericksB-

Lewis Center, OH ·

Win rate up 13.5 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#16

Long Beach BombersB-

Lakewood, CA · ★ 3.6 7 reviews

Win rate up 13 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#17

Battle Creek KernelsC

Battle Creek, MI ·

Win rate up 12.8 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#18

Elmira Impact (Premier)B-

Elmira, NY ·

Win rate up 11.7 points from 2023-24 to 2024-25

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#19

P.A.L. Jr. Islanders (Premier)B-

Hauppauge, NY ·

Win rate up 11.4 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#20

Iron County YetiC+

Enoch, UT ·

Win rate up 10.4 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#21

Utica Jr. Comets (Premier)B

Utica, NY · ★ 2.0 1 review

Win rate up 7.9 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#22

Kingston Wranglers (Premier)C-

Kingston, ON ·

Win rate up 7.8 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#23

Worcester Railers JHC (Premier)B+

Worcester, MA · ★ 4.0 1 review

Win rate up 6.6 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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T-24

Gatineau Universel (Premier)B-

Chelsea, QC ·

Win rate up 6.4 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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Potomac Patriots (Premier)B+

Woodbridge, VA · ★ 5.0 3 reviews

Win rate up 6.4 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#26

Mercer Chiefs (Premier)B-

Monmouth Junction, NJ ·

Win rate up 4.8 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#27

Connecticut Jr. Rangers (Premier)B+

Stamford, CT ·

Win rate up 4.7 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#28

Northwest Express

Spooner, WI ·

Win rate up 4.5 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#29

Montreal Black Vees (Premier)

Anjou, QC ·

Win rate up 3.9 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#30

Florida Eels (Premier)B+

Fort Myers, FL · ★ 5.0 1 review

Win rate up 3.5 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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