Nick Blankenburg is a defenseman with the Columbus Blue Jackets in the NHL. After going undrafted, he signed with Columbus and made his NHL debut on April 13, 2022. Eleven days later, he scored his first NHL goal on April 24th in a 5-2 victory over Edmonton.

In college, Nick excelled at the University of Michigan where he led his team to the Frozen Four his senior year scoring 14 goals with 15 assists in 38 games. In July of 2022, Nick signed a two-year contact to return to Columbus and continue his NHL career.

Today on the podcast, we talk to Nick Blankenburg on his 2022 hockey journey, playing in the Frozen Four, signing with Columbus, making his NHL debut, scoring his first goal and then playing for the United States at the World Hockey Championships. He also discusses his walk with Christ and what it means to play for an audience of one.

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Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Nick Blankenburg on his NHL debut and following God's perfect plan