“Hockey Players Are Built Different” Josh Eernisse Explains | The LAB

About this episode

Josh Eernisse discusses the competitive nature of college hockey and the mindset required to succeed.

If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. You can start your claim in just a click without having to leave your couch: https://ForThePeople.com/TheLab Josh Eernisse from the University of Michigan Hockey team sits down with Ben Lyons to break down what it really takes to compete at the highest level of college hockey. From growing up in Minnesota to battling through the Big Ten, Eernisse shares the mindset, discipline, and leadership behind one of the most respected programs in college sports. He also dives into hockey rules most fans don’t understand, the evolving NCAA landscape, and what life looks like after the game. Chapters: 1:06 The Moment Hockey Became Serious 1:53 Chasing the Dream Beyond High School 2:43 Inside Big Ten Hockey 4:06 The Michigan Standard Explained 5:20 Hockey Rules Most Fans Don’t Know 8:30 Playing at Yost Ice Arena 11:03 What Makes a Great Teammate 11:54 NY Experience 13:31 Real Estate Goals 16:21 The “Agitator” Role Explained 17:26 Hockey Culture & Celebrations Learn more about our partnership with Champions Circle: https://www.collegesportsco.com/news/champions-circle-and-college-sports-co-launch-champ-media…

People in this episode

Host: Ben Lyons

Guest: Josh Eernisse

Topics covered

• college hockey
• athlete mindset
• NCAA rules
• team leadership
• hockey culture

Keywords

• college hockey
• Josh Eernisse
• Big Ten
• NCAA
• hockey rules
• athlete discipline
• teamwork

Sponsors

Morgan & Morgan

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Michigan, NCAA

Places: Minnesota, Big Ten, Yost Ice Arena

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