Reporter | College Hockey Analyst | Podcast Host

In this powerful and honest conversation, we sit down with Jonny Lazarus to unpack a journey that goes far beyond the stat sheet. Jonny reflects on his accomplished Division I hockey career, sharing what it meant to compete at the highest collegiate level with University of Massachusetts Amherst and Mercyhurst University, and the discipline, sacrifice, and identity that come with chasing a lifelong dream.

The conversation takes a deeper turn as Jonny opens up about the difficult and often isolating transition into post-hockey life. He speaks candidly about losing the routine, the locker room, and the sense of purpose that defined him for so long—along with the mental battles, self-doubt, and adversity that followed. Rather than taking the easy path, Jonny paid his dues, embraced uncertainty, and committed to rebuilding himself from the ground up.

Through belief, consistency, and an unrelenting desire to grow, Jonny found his voice in hockey media—transforming lived experience into impact. Today, he uses his platform to tell real stories, connect players and fans, and push the conversation around identity, mental health, and life beyond the game. His journey is a reminder that success doesn’t always follow a straight line, and that resilience, humility, and community can turn struggle into purpose.

This is an episode every athlete—and anyone navigating change—can learn from.