Forward Cooper Soller of the Sioux Falls Stampede has been named USHL Rookie of the Year for the 2025-26 season.

Playing all 62 games in his first full USHL season, Soller was a key piece of the Stampede’s offense. With 26 goals, 23 assists, and a plus-18 rating, the Western Michigan University commit from Los Angeles led all rookies in points (49), goals, and shots (199). He averaged .79 points-per-game and led his team and all rookies with seven game-winning goals.

He participated in the 2026 Chipotle All-American Game and is ranked 140th among North American skaters on NHL Central Scouting’s final rankings for the 2026 NHL Draft.

All end-of-season league award winners were nominated and voted upon by team general managers.

In California, Soller played for the Los Angeles Jr. Kings.

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— USHL Staff

(April 20, 2026)