KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- The Western Michigan hockey team had six players earn College Sports Communicators Academic All-District honors, which was announced this afternoon.
Cole Crusberg-Roseen,
Brian Kramer,
Samuel Sjolund,
Grant Slukynsky,
Garrett Szydlowski and
Tim Washe were on the list.
Washe advanced to the All-American ballot after spearheading the team to its first ever National Championship. He served as the team's captain and finished the year with 38 points on 16 goals and 22 assists. Washe was named the NCAA National Player of the Month in April. He holds a 3.75 GPA in Business Administration.
Crusberg-Roseen adds to his prestigious academic trophy case, as he carries a 3.97 GPA in Pre-Business Law. He is also a two-time NCHC Distinguished Scholar Athlete and a two-time AHCA All-American Scholar. He finished the 2024-25 season with 12 points on three goals and nine assists from the blue line.
Kramer had a sensational year for the Broncos after transferring from AIC. He finished the year with a 3.75 GPA in Business Administration, while producing 17 points on two goals and 15 assists on the ice. He scored the team's first ever goal in the Frozen Four.
Sjolund was the team's Most Valuable Defenseman this season, scoring 29 points on four goals and 25 assists. Along with that, he was named to the Fargo Region All-Tournament Team and GLI All-Tournament Team. He boasts a 3.64 GPA in Psycology.
Slukynsky made a major impact in his first season as a Bronco, carrying a 3.89 GPA in Finance. He transferred from Northern Michigan and posted 36 points on 10 goals and 26 assists. He led the team in assists and was one of seven players to tally 10 or more goals.
Szydlowski was also tremendous in the classroom, as he holds a 3.75 GPA in Pre-Advertising and Promotion. He played 39 games for the Brown and Gold, tallying 10 points on three goals and seven assists. He is a two-time NCHC Distinguished Scholar Athlete.