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  • Ian Moran
    Jan 31 2025

    Episode 216- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh interview with former NHL defenseman and current Director of Scouting for Neutral Zone, Ian Moran! Prior to the interview the guys catch up on how their respective teams played over the weekend and react to the massive blockbuster trade in the NHL. Then BY & Motts bring on friend of the program, Ian Moran, to hot-stove over the game and chat about a number of different topics including:

    • Kids will always have the option to choose between Major Juniors & USHL
    • Coaches and scouts are always watching how their players act on & off the ice
    • The importance of being able to play multiple positions
    • What his main role is for Neutral Zone
    • + more!
    BY & Motts wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week.

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    1 h et 19 min
  • Mailbag + How Many Cali Teams?
    Jan 24 2025

    Episode 215- Brian Yandle & Mike Mottau are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week on The Rink Shrinks! Before the guys open up the mailbag they catch up on the weekend, the Surrey Eagles being featured on YouTube from our friends at Spittin' Chiclets, and some other hockey notes around New England and the Nation. Then the boys dip into to the mailbag to answer all of your questions which include:

    • Not having to chase every tournament championship, enjoy the run
    • Each season is a different sport season
    • Hockey IQ vs. speed & skill
    • + more!
    BY & Motts wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week.

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    1 h et 5 min
  • Brendan Collins & Brian Murphy of Neutral Zone
    Jan 18 2025

    Episode 214- Brian Yandle & Mike Mottau are back with an interview with Brendan Collins & Brian Murphy of Neutral Zone, one of our newest sponsors of the show! Before Brendan & Brian join, BY & Motts recap their weekends around the rinks and share an idea that the kids should do around the rinks.

    Then the boys from Neutral Zone join for a lengthy discussion about everything Neutral Zone has to offer plus all of the guys “nerding out” over the changes that have happened across the hockey landscape over the past few months and the game in general.

    BY & Motts wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week.

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    1 h et 59 min
  • Mailbag + Sliding In To BY's DM's
    Jan 10 2025

    Episode 213- Brian Yandle & Mike Mottau are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week on The Rink Shrinks! Prior to the mailbag the guys catch up on what went on over the weekend, the United States winning back to back World Juniors Championships, and Southie native Chris Rooney officiating his 1,500th NHL game. Then the guys open up the mailbag and get to all of your questions and stories which include:

    • Players being afraid of body contact
    • How to get looks from teams, use an advisor
    • Improving your game off the ice
    • + more!
    BY & Motts wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week.

    This episode of The Rink Shrinks is dedicated to Eddie Mottau

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    1 h et 6 min
  • Kevin Shattenkirk
    Jan 3 2025

    Episode 212- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back from their holiday breaks with an outstanding interview with Kevin Shattenkirk! Before Shatty joins, the guys catch up on their Holidays and how they went, the World Juniors Tournament, and the NHL Winter Classic which took place on New Years Eve. Then the boys welcome in recently retired defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk to talk about his career, what lies ahead, and more including:

    • Setting big dreams but remaining in the moment
    • Making the transition to playing defense
    • Winning the National Championship in College + the Cup in the NHL
    • Playing for the Bruins
    BY & Motts wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week.

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    1 h et 27 min
  • Mailbag + Being Accountable
    Dec 20 2024

    Episode 211- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week on The Rink Shrinks! Before getting to all of your questions and stories the guys recap their Christmas shopping extravaganza, chat about Charlie Coyle reaching 900 games played in the NHL, discuss the difference between an agent and an advisor. Then BY & Motts get to all of your questions which include:

    • Rewarding effort in players
    • Making a commitment and being accountable
    • Voicemail!
    • Staying strong on defense
    • + more
    BY & Motts wrap up the show by answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week.

    Happy Holidays from The Rink Shrinks!

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    1 h et 5 min
  • Jason Demers
    Dec 16 2024

    Episode 210- Brian Yandle & Mike Mottau are back with a new episode of The Rink Shrinks with an interview with former NHL defenseman, Jason Demers! Before Jason joins the show, BY & Motts wrap up what happened around the rink over the weekend, discuss some trades that were made in the NHL, and talk about Kevin Shattenkirk hanging up the skates. Then Jason Demers sits down with the guys to discuss his career and more including: Warning: This interview contains some adult language

    • Playing in Moncton with Keith Yandle
    • Thoughts on the new deal between the NCAA & CHL
    • Being a bubble guy in practice
    • Making the transition from player to working in media
    BY & Motts wrap up the show by answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week.

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    1 h et 32 min
  • Mailbag + Hands In The Air
    Dec 6 2024

    Episode 209- BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week. Before getting to all of your questions and stories the guys catch up on Thanksgiving, how the weekend around the rink went, and comb over the USA World Junior roster. Then the guys dip into the mailbag and react to all of your questions & stories which included:

    • Getting the whole team to buy in
    • A goalie wanting to play out
    • Dealing with lack of development
    • Coaches raising their hands at a 10 year old’s game
    BY & Motts wrap up the show by answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week.

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    1 h et 7 min