The American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA) recently recognized varsity ice hockey players who compiled exceptional results in the classroom during the 2019-20 season with the announcement of the fourth annual "Krampade All American Scholars." Twelve athletes from five different institutions represented the State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC).
Due to the effects of Covid-19 on actual grades in the spring, the AHCA adopted revised criteria for this year's honorees. To qualify, a student-athlete must have attained a 3.75 GPA for the fall semester and participated in 40% of their school's games.
"These are exceptional individuals," said AHCA executive director Joe Bertagna. "The sport demands a great deal from these athletes so it is a great statement they make, individually and collectively, with their ability to attain this level of academic achievement while contributing at the NCAA Division I level."
2019-20 Honorees from the SUNYAC
Mitch Parsons, Sophomore Forward, SUNY Brockport
Hayden Hart, Sophomore Forward, SUNY Cortland
Nick Modica, Senior Goalie, SUNY Cortland
Sean Perichak, Senior Forward, SUNY Cortland
Tommy Ritchie, Junior Forward, SUNY Cortland
Gregg Lee, Freshman Forward, SUNY Fredonia
Bryce Witman, Freshman Forward, SUNY Fredonia
Aaron Mackay, Junior Goalie, SUNY Geneseo
Dan Bosio, Junior Forward, SUNY Geneseo
Andrew Romano, Senior Forward, SUNY Geneseo
Conlan Keenan, Senior Forward, SUNY Geneseo
Mitchell Hale, Freshman Forward, SUNY Plattsburgh