Springfield, Mass. – June 10, 2025 – The Springfield College men’s gymnastics team led the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) with 20 selections to the All-Academic Team in 2025. 

The team includes all student-athletes from Army, Navy, William & Mary, Springfield, Greenville, and Simpson who have a cumulative 3.0 grade point average, along with first-year student- athletes who have achieved a 3.0 grade point average in the fall semester.

Springfield led all schools with 20 selections and was followed by Greenville (19), Simpson (18), Navy (17), William & Mary (17) and Army (9). 

Headlining the selections for Springfield were seniors Matt Browne (Decatur, Ga.), Carter Cochardo (Cicero, N.Y.), Noah Dhaliwal (South Orange, N.J.), Felix Kriedemann (Strasslach, Germany) and Jaden Laubstein (Oakland, Calif.). Juniors Tyler Beekman (Bedford, N.H.), Owen Carney (Sterling, Mass.), Gustavin Suess (Portland, Ore.), sophomores Peyton Cramer (Grapevine, Texas), Gio Mantia (Aurora, Ill.), Kojiro Motoki (Paramus, N.J.), Kaleb Palacio (Barcliff, Texas), Evan Reichert (Oswego, Ill.), Joshua Szitanko (Lincroft, N.J.) and Tristan Tacconi (Waldwick, N.J.) as well as first-years Devon Felsenstein (Blue Bell, Pa.), Jesse Listopad (Des Plaines, Ill.), Cameron Rhymes (Joliet, Ill.), Donovan Salva (Feeding Hills, Mass.) and Carl Jacob Soederqvist (Stockholm, Sweden) were all selected to the ECAC All-Academic Team for the 2024-25 academic year.

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A new type of team will be participating in the 2025 Spengler Cup.

For the first time in the tournament’s 102-year history, a team comprised of the best NCAA college hockey players in the country will compete in the tournament this winter.

“The 2025 tournament will be the first time a select team representing college hockey has ever competed in the event,” according to a joint announcement made Tuesday by Spengler Cup Davos, the Hockey Commissioners Association (HCA) and College Hockey Inc. “Officially named the U.S. Collegiate Selects, the team will be comprised of active NCAA Division I players of any nationality representing all six conferences and the Division I independent programs.”

The players, as well as the coaches and support staff, will be named at a later date, according to the statement.

“We couldn’t be more excited to be sending a college hockey team to participate in the Spengler Cup,” said HCA President and Hockey East Commissioner Steve Metcalf. “The players that get selected will have an unforgettable experience at the oldest club tournament in the world.”

While the University of Minnesota (1981) and University of North Dakota (1982) both competed at the Spengler Cup, this is the first time a hand-picked squad of college hockey’s best players will compete in Davos.

“We are honored by the invitation to participate in the Spengler Cup, one of the most prestigious hockey events in the world,” said Sean Hogan, College Hockey Inc. executive director. “The opportunity to field a team of NCAA student-athletes is a testament to the elite level of play within college hockey and represents an incredible experience for everyone involved—players and staff alike.”

The Swiss league’s HC Fribourg-Gotteron won the 2024 Spengler Cup, defeating Germany’s Straubing Tigers in the championship.

IMG Academy

Jun 10, 2025

The recent House v. NCAA settlement marks a transformative shift in college athletics. At IMG Academy, we’ve been preparing for this moment for years. As a leader in student-athlete development, we’re not just responding to these changes – we’re ahead of them.

Through groundbreaking partnerships with Merrill and Advance NIL, we’ve been educating our student-athletes on NIL, financial literacy, and personal brand building. This isn’t new territory for us – it’s part of the comprehensive and holistic development we deliver every day.

Navigating the future of college sports requires more than just talent on the field. It takes education, preparation, and the right guidance. IMG Academy is proud to stand beside families as these new opportunities unfold. Whether your student-athlete is preparing for college or just beginning their journey, we’re here to help you make sense of what’s next.

Here’s what you need to know about the ruling:

What is House v. NCAA about?

House v. NCAA is an antitrust lawsuit that argued the NCAA and its member schools unlawfully restricted student-athletes from profiting off their name, image, and likeness (NIL). The settlement includes:

• A $2.8 billion payout to former Division I student-athletes
• A framework for future revenue sharing between schools and student-athletes

Will my student-athlete get paid to play in college now?

Maybe, but it depends.

• Starting in 2025, schools can opt to share a “cap” of up to $20.5 million with their student-athletes, beginning July 1, 2025. That cap may grow by ~4% annually.
• Each school decides how to allocate that money
• Football and men’s basketball will likely receive the largest shares
• Other sports — like softball, track, or swimming — may receive much less. In some cases, teams may only receive a few hundred thousand dollars to divide across the entire roster

Will more changes come?

Yes, this is just the beginning. Many details still need to be finalized, and additional legal challenges are expected:

• A “cap” limits how much schools can pay. If that cap is seen as unfair, it may be challenged in future lawsuits
• Families should expect recruiting, roster management, and scholarship models to evolve in the coming years

Which student-athletes are covered by the settlement?

This applies to all Division I student-athletes who:

• Competed on or after June 15, 2020
• Or will compete anytime through June 5, 2035

That includes today’s middle schoolers, high schoolers, and postgrads aiming to play Division I sports.

Do all schools have to follow the new model?

• All Power 5 schools (plus Notre Dame) must follow the new rules
• Other Division I schools can choose to opt in
• Division II and III schools are not yet affected — though future adjustments may eventually ripple into those divisions

What if my student-athlete lost a roster spot because of this?

If a school cut a student-athlete in preparation for this settlement:

• They’re required to offer that roster spot back
• The student-athlete won’t count against team roster limits
• However, coaches still retain the discretion to determine whether a student-athlete is a fit for their program

What else is changing?

• The NCAA is eliminating 150 outdated rules to modernize student-athlete benefits
• A new governing body, the College Sports Commission, will oversee enforcement
• A tech platform, NILgo, will help schools track athlete compensation and ensure compliance. Any third-party NIL agreement over $600 will be reviewed, with external arbitration if disputes arise.

IMG Academy is committed to helping student-athletes and families understand this once-in-a-generation shift in college athletics. While there’s real opportunity ahead, there are still many unanswered questions.
The best things you can do right now is stay informed, stay flexible, and keep advocating for your student-athlete