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.
On June 1, 2023, he transferred to Michigan. 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.
Professional On April 12, 2026, Eernisse signed a one-year, entry-level contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets for the 2026–27 NHL season. 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.
Career statistics Regular seasonPlayoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 2020–21 Tri-City Storm USHL 33 1 6 7 16 1 0 0 0 4 2021–22 Tri-City Storm USHL 52 9 8 17 57 5 1 0 1 4 2022–23 University of St. Thomas CCHA 36 14 7 21 54 — — — — — 2023–24 University of Michigan B1G 41 8 6 4 45 — — — — — 2024–25 University of Michigan B1G 36 1 10 11 34 — — — — — 2025–26 University of Michigan B1G 38 11 8 19 37 — — — — — 2025–26 Cleveland Monsters AHL 1 0 0 0 0 — — — — —NCAA totals 151 34 31 65 170 — — — — —
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