BABSON PARK, Mass.—Babson College senior
Will Holland (Charlotte, N.C.) and first-year
Brian Grant (Mansfield, Mass.) were recognized for their success in classroom when the American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA) announced its 10th annual Krampade All-American Scholars last week.
Holland earned AHCA Krampade All-American Scholar distinction for the fourth consecutive season, while Grant was honored for the first time.
To qualify for AHCA Krampade All-American Scholars accolades, a student-athlete must have attained a 3.75 grade-point average in each semester during the 2025-26 season while appearing in at least 40 percent of the team's games.
Holland appeared in all 27 games scoring two goals while setting new career highs with 14 assists and 16 points to go along with a +29 rating, which ranked second among all players in the Little East Conference (LEC). He scored once on the power play and ranked second on the team among defensemen in scoring along with blocking 24 shots on the year.
Holland, who played in every game over the last three seasons and 105 of a possible 107 contests over his four-year career, produced nine goals and 34 assists for 43 points.
Grant enjoyed a strong rookie campaign that saw him appeared in 26 of 27 games while contributing two goals and three assists for five points. He scored his first career goal in the Beavers' season-opening win at Fitchburg State on October 31 and concluded the year with a +1 rating and 22 blocked shots.
Babson wrapped up the 2025-26 campaign with an overall record of 20-5-2 and advanced to the inaugural LEC Tournament final before falling to Norwich.