15 - Jamie Baker: NHL TV Personality on Life in Professional Hockey

Jamie Baker, former NHL player of seven years and, current San Jose Sharks TV personality, joins the A Desire to Inspire with Manny Patrick show to discuss his journey up through the NHL, and life afterwards. He talks about how the NHL is different today vs. twenty years ago. He also discusses how holding his spot in the NHL was the most challenging part about being a professional. From there we talk about the players and the expectations that are set in the life of an athlete. Jamie is a hard working and kind man, having him share his message, was an absolute delight. For anyone interested in learning from a voice of the NHL. What life was like, how he had to compete, and why he played. Competing was a critical intangible that allowed Jamie to earn his right to play in the league. Clearly he is a person that welcomes any challenge and hearing him talk about the constant mindset of growth is very refreshing. In This Episode You Will Learn About: -Where Jamie's journey began -Where he was born -What his parents did -At what age he began hockey -What school offered him a full ride scholarship -What degree he earned -What team drafted him out of college -How many years Jamie played in the NHL -What industry he invested in after the NHL -What year in college Jamie decided he wanted to play in the NHL -Who had an impact in Jamie going professional -How the Sharks broadcasting job came up -What Jamie's motto is -AND MUCH MORE!