SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (July 21, 2025) – Eight members of the Western New England women's ice hockey team have earned honors from the American Hockey Coaches' Association (AHCA) on the AHCA Scholar All-American list, as announced by the organization. 

The American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA) recognizes varsity ice hockey players who compiled exceptional results in the classroom during the 2024-25 season with the announcement of the ninth annual "Krampade All-American Scholars". To qualify, a student-athlete must have attained a 3.75 GPA for each semester and have appeared in 40% of the team's games. Expectations were granted to injured players and back-up goaltenders. Schools were also required to be members of the AHCA. 

459 women were named across NCAA Divisions II and III. In total, eight from Western New England women's ice hockey have been named this season. Brie Dube has been named an All-American scholar for the third time in her career. Erin McGlynn and Kayla Ireland take the status for a second time overall. 

Hannah Baxter – First Year – Computer Science Major – Las Vegas, Nev. 
Brie Dube – Senior – Occupational Therapy Major – Lewiston, Maine
Valerie DuVal – First Year – Biomedical Engineering Major – Saint Paul, Minn. 
Mabel Gerard – First Year – Mathematical Sciences Major – Halifax, Nova Scotia 
Kayla Ireland – Junior – Criminal Justice Major – Huntington Station, N.Y.
Rachael Irving – First Year – Pharmacy Studies Major – Auburn, N.H.
Jenna Lynch – Sophomore – Biomedical Engineering Major – Brookline, N.H. 
Erin McGlynn – Graduate Student – Business Analytics Major – Las Vegas, Nev. 

The Western New England women's ice hockey team will return to action this coming October, with a schedule release expected in the coming months.