The RIT Men's Hockey team celebrated 25 players being named to the 2025-26 Atlantic Hockey America (AHA) All-Academic Team. To qualify, players needed a minimum 3.0 GPA for both fall and spring semesters, with the AHA honoring a total of 231 players across its 10 schools. Notably, five seniors received recognition for the fourth consecutive year. The team's overall GPA of 3.60 led all men's sports teams and positioned them fifth in the athletic department. All 25 teams had cumulative GPAs above 3.17, with 18 exceeding 3.30.

By the Numbers
  • 25 RIT players named to the AHA All-Academic Team.
  • 231 total players honored across 10 institutions.
  • Team GPA: 3.60, leading all men's teams.
Yes, But

While the number of All-Academic honorees is impressive, it also raises questions about the balance between athletics and academics in player's time commitments.

State of Play
  • The RIT Men's Hockey team is recognized for strong academic performance.
  • A considerable number of first-year students (fy.) also made the All-Academic Team.
What's Next

As the academic year progresses, the focus will remain on maintaining high GPA standards, which could influence recruitment and future team performance.

Bottom Line

RIT Men's Hockey showcases a remarkable commitment to academic excellence, which enhances its reputation and could have positive long-term effects on recruitment and team success.