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EP. 55 - Andy Sutton - How changing from forward to defense in COLLEGE, led to a 14 year NHL career.

EP. 55 - Andy Sutton - How changing from forward to defense in COLLEGE, led to a 14 year NHL career.

FromUp My Hockey with Jason Podollan


EP. 55 - Andy Sutton - How changing from forward to defense in COLLEGE, led to a 14 year NHL career.

FromUp My Hockey with Jason Podollan

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Length:
105 minutes
Released:
Mar 8, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

You just can't make this stuff up.Andy Sutton's career path to some is unbelievable. To all, it's unlikely. However, it's real and it happened, and that's what I love about success - contrary to popular belief, it DOES NOT always follow the most talented.That's not to say Andy wasn't talented. He was. You are required to have an elite skillset to play big minutes in the NHL. But teams weren't chasing him at 16. Or 17. And when he was 18 he wasn't drafted to the NHL. He was passed over again at 19. But Sutton was offered a partial scholarship to a small Div. I school called Michigan Tech.At that time he was a forward.1.5 seasons into his college he had 3 goals. Then on a suggestion from visiting coach Pierre Page, he switched to defense.After Sutton's 3rd season he had a grand total 16 points in 83 games. He didn't have an agent. No one was calling to sign him. Professional hockey at any level wasn't in doubt, and Andy was considering what to do with his degree.Then something crazy happened. He trained his mind to let go, to live with intention, to put in the work required so he could trust his instincts on the ice. And his game blew up.As a D-Man, Sutton went off in his senior year. 40 points in 38 games... 16 goals! Defensive Player of the Year. And 14 NHL teams who wanted to sign him... for money that a first rounder would get.The next season, Sutton made his way into the NHL, and stayed there... for 14 years. What a difference a year can make.Find out the lesson's Andy learned along the way and what he thinks made the difference for him.
Released:
Mar 8, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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Up My Hockey is a podcast that pulls back the curtain on how to make a career out of hockey and the high performance habits required. Your host, ex-NHL'er and mindset coach, Jason Podollan, has candid conversations with NHL players, coaches, scouts, and agents, about the hockey journey and living your dream. If you are an aspiring hockey player, a hockey parent, or a hockey fan who wants to hear the inside scoop, this podcast is for you.