The American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA) recently recognized ice hockey players from across the country for their academic success during the 2025-26 season and 13 student-athletes from Ferris State University's team were honored as Krampade All-American Scholars.

To qualify, student-athletes must have attained a 3.75 GPA for each semester and had to appear in 40% of the team's games. Exceptions were granted to injured players and back-up goalies.

"I am very proud of the success our team had off the ice as well," Riley said. "We talk about winning in all areas and the time, effort, and commitment these young men put into their academic excellence truly shows. Being recognized as ACHA All-American Scholars is a tremendous accomplishment and it reflects the character, discipline and dedication they bring every day both in the classroom and as members of our program.”

Ferris State's Nic Belpedio, Gavin Best, Holden Doell, Hobie Hedquist, Logan Heroux, Christopher Lie, Martin Lundberg, Carter Rapalje, Noah Rupprecht, Tyler Schleppe, Jack Silich, Mason West and Josh Zary were recognized by the AHCA as Krampade All-American Scholars for this past season. 

The entire list consists of 723 Division I men (404) and women (319). FSU's 13 recipients ranked among the highest in the country.

The full release can be found here: ACHA WEBSITE.

_{Release and photo courtesy of Ferris State Athletics.}