Wildcats Shine in National Academic Honors
The American Hockey Coaches Association has revealed its tenth‑annual Krampade All‑American Scholars list for the 2025‑26 season, spotlighting varsity ice‑hockey players who excel both on the ice and in the classroom.
To earn the distinction, skaters must maintain a 3.75 grade point average each semester and appear in at least 40 percent of their team’s games, a standard that underscores the association’s commitment to academic rigor.
This year, 729 Division I athletes — 404 men and 325 women — were honored, reflecting a growing emphasis on scholarship across the sport.
Among the recognized are 13 members of the Michigan Tech Wildcats roster, a group that includes three repeat recipients of the award. Jakub Altrichter, Anthony Cliche and Grayden Daul each added a second All‑American Scholar nod after capturing the honor in the previous season.
The honorees from the Wildcats are Jakub Altrichter, Oliver Auyeung‑Ashton, Medrick Bolduc, Danny Ciccarello, Peter Cisar, Anthony Cliche, Grayden Daul, Zane Demsey, Caiden Gault, Tobias Pitka, Joe Schiller, Tyler Stern and Mathew Ward, each meeting the stringent academic and participation criteria.
The award is sponsored by Krampade LLC, a Lincoln, Nebraska‑based company that specializes in preventing cramps and enhancing athletic performance. The partnership highlights the brand’s dedication to supporting student‑athletes at the intersection of sport and scholarship.
For a full breakdown of the 2025‑26 Krampade All‑American Scholars, the complete release is available on the American Hockey Coaches Association’s official website.