Scholarship and Sport Intersect at Michigan Tech
The American Hockey Coaches Association recently announced the Krampade All‑American Scholars, an honor that celebrates student‑athletes who excel both in the classroom and on the rink. To qualify, players must maintain a minimum 3.75 GPA each semester while participating in at least 40 percent of their team's games, a standard that underscores the rigorous balance required of modern collegiate hockey.
Michigan Tech’s men’s hockey program contributed three of the distinguished scholars: Luca Fasciano, Tyler Miller and Noah Reinhart. Each earned the distinction through a combination of academic excellence and significant playing time, reflecting the program’s emphasis on developing well‑rounded athletes.
Fasciano, a finance major from Toronto, posted a perfect 4.0 GPA and appeared in 29 games during the season. Miller, hailing from Medicine Hat, Alberta, maintained a 3.87 GPA in finance and played every one of the team’s 39 contests, earning CCHA Scholar‑Athlete recognition for his consistency. Reinhart, also from Medicine Hat, carried a 3.94 GPA in business and made an immediate impact by scoring the game‑winning goal against Alaska on October 18, a moment that helped shape the team’s early momentum.
The recognition extends beyond individual achievement; it also spotlights the role of Krampade, a Lincoln, Nebraska‑based company that supplies performance‑enhancing products aimed at reducing cramps and boosting athletic output. Krampade’s involvement in the award underscores a partnership between academic institutions and private enterprises that support the holistic development of student‑athletes.
The three scholars will be celebrated at upcoming team events and will serve as ambassadors for both Michigan Tech and the broader collegiate hockey community, illustrating how academic rigor and athletic ambition can coexist at the highest level.