Scholar Stories: 'A Classic Role Model for Student-Athletes'

Every Wednesday during the 2016-17 academic year, MGoBlue.com will highlight a different student-athlete and their academic path. These are our Scholar Stories.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Sam Piazza is the complete package. The University of Michigan ice hockey defenseman is exactly what coach Red Berenson hopes every recruit becomes on and off the ice.

"Sam is a classic role model for student-athletes," said Berenson. "He's in the engineering school, and he's a bright kid, hard-working, responsible, and he gives us a level of maturity that I think really helps our younger players.

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"And then on the ice, he gives us poise and a solid work ethic with a skill level…