The 2025‑26 ECAC Hockey All‑Academic Team includes a record‑tying 22 student‑athletes from Union College’s women’s hockey program, a feat that matches last year’s tally and surpasses the previous high of 20 set during the 2019‑20 season.
Defining Academic Standards
To qualify, each player must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, a benchmark that reflects the team’s commitment to academic rigor alongside athletic performance.
Among the honorees, seniors Emily Evans and Amanda Quan earn a place on the list for the fourth straight year, while sophomore Jill Willis joins them as the program’s top scholar‑athlete, recognized by the Commissioner’s List for the 2025‑26 season.
The cohort spans a wide range of majors, from Biomedical Engineering and Managerial Economics to Psychology and Mechanical Engineering, illustrating the diverse intellectual interests of the team.
Coaches and administrators praised the students for embodying the college’s mission of developing well‑rounded leaders, noting that the achievement reinforces Union’s reputation for excellence both on the ice and in the classroom.