Ferris State University announced that thirteen members of its men’s hockey program have been selected as Krampade All-American Scholars, a distinction that underscores the team’s commitment to academic achievement.
To earn the honor, each student-athlete must have earned a 3.75 grade point average across both semesters and have appeared in at least 40 percent of the team’s games during the season. The association does make allowances for players who miss time due to injury or who serve primarily as backup goalies.
The award is presented by Krampade, a Lincoln, Nebraska company that specializes in preventing cramp-related injuries, adding a corporate dimension to the recognition.
The American Hockey Coaches Association, which administers the scholarship, comprises a broad network of coaches, referees, administrators, sales representatives, journalists and fans across professional, junior, high school and youth hockey levels.
University officials praised the honorees for balancing the rigors of collegiate athletics with demanding academic workloads, noting that the achievement reflects both personal discipline and institutional support.
Acknowledging Academic Excellence on the Ice
The list of scholars includes forwards and defensemen such as 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, each of whom has demonstrated exemplary performance in the classroom and on the rink.
Coach comments highlighted the players’ work ethic, while the university plans to showcase their stories in upcoming campus events, reinforcing the message that success in hockey and scholarship can coexist.