Josh Eernisse

Joshua Eernisse (born December 31, 2001) is an American professional ice hockey forward for the Cleveland Monsters of the American Hockey League (AHL), while under contract to the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League (NHL). He played college ice hockey at St. Thomas and Michigan.

Playing career Junior Eernisse played two seasons with the Tri-City Storm of the United States Hockey League (USHL). He made his USHL debut on November 7, 2020, in a game the Sioux City Musketeers.

College On October 26, 2021, Eernisse committed to play college ice hockey for St. Thomas. During the 2022–23 season, in his freshman year, he recorded 14 goals and seven assists in 36 games. During the 2023–24 season, in his sophomore year, he recorded eight goals and six assists in 41 games. During the 2024–25 season, in his junior year, he recorded one goal and ten assists in 36 games. During the 2025–26 season, in his senior year, he recorded 11 goals and eight assists in 38 games. He was assigned to the Blue Jackets' AHL affiliate, the Cleveland Monsters, on a professional tryout (PTO) contract for the remainder of the 2025–26 AHL season.

Personal life Eernisse was born to Mark and Michele Eernisse, and has a sister, Alexandra. His sister is a member of the Iowa rowing team.

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