Emil Norrman Named 2023 SUNYAC Men's Ice Hockey Scholar Athlete of the Year
SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Emil Norrman from Buffalo State has been selected as the 2023 SUNYAC Men's Ice Hockey Scholar Athlete of the Year. This award is nominated and voted on by the conference sports information directors.
Norrman had an excellent final season for the Bengals, culminating in a second team All-SUNYAC selection. The senior finished the year with a 14-9 record and one shutout in goal, earning the SUNYAC Goaltender of the Week award three times. Norrman led the SUNYAC with 824 saves, while also finishing third in the conference with a .929 save percentage. Norrman's 14 victories this year tied him for third-most wins in a single season by a Bengal goaltender. In the classroom, the business major has a 3.90 cumulative GPA and has earned Dean's List honors in every semester at Buffalo State.
During each season, the conference honors student-athletes for their efforts in their sport, as well as their academics. Out of hundreds of winter athletes, one athlete from each sport was selected for this distinction. In order to be eligible for the SUNYAC Scholar Athlete of the Year award student-athletes must prove both academic and athletic excellence by obtaining a minimum 3.30 overall GPA, be a starter or significant reserve for their team, and be at least a sophomore. The SUNYAC Scholar Athlete Award began in 2016-17.
