# EPISODE 29 : CULLEN McCRATE

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Podcast: [THE LOCKER ROOM LIFE](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-locker-room-life-7197583)
Published: 2026-01-07T06:19:25+00:00
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" GRIT AND SWAGGER " In this episode, we sit down with Cullen McCrate, a Fargo Force defenseman whose journey is built on grit, resilience, and undeniable swagger. Raised in Michigan, Cullen’s path to the next level was shaped by long hours, adversity, and an unshakable belief in himself, backed every step of the way by his family’s support. From grinding through the junior hockey ranks to becoming a trusted presence on the blue line in Fargo, he earned everything through hard work and consistency. Cullen opens up about overcoming setbacks, embracing the physical and mental side of the game, and what it truly meant to achieve a lifelong dream—earning the opportunity to sign and continue his hockey career at Michigan State University. This is a story of great grit, strong swagger, and proving that when preparation meets belief, anything is possible.

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