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The Rink Shrinks

The Rink Shrinks, Bleav

The Rink Shrinks features special guests from the hockey world. They"re keeping it real in the rink, helping our listeners navigate their way through it in a humorous and educational format.

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00:58:50

Mailbag: AAA Players, Tough Losses, & Having Two Sticks

The Rink Shrinks ·

2022/07/01

Episode 76- BY & Motts bring you a fresh mailbag episode this week! Prior to answering your questions the guys share their thoughts on the Colorado Avalanche winning the Stanley Cup, who got voted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, and celebrate a local coach who continues to win. Then the boys answer your questions which included: Parents influence on choosing what tournaments to play in What makes a AAA player Making sure the kids have all of their equipment The My Hockey Rankings Question of

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01:26:24

NHL Vet & Current Philadelphia Flyer: Nate Thompson

The Rink Shrinks ·

2022/06/24

BY & Motts are in summer time mode as they bring you an interview with a long time NHL veteran and current Philadelphia Flyer, Nate Thompson! Before Nate joins, the guys cover the Stanley Cup Finals, recap Father’s Day, and share their thoughts on the NHL Awards. Nate Thompson joins us (23:45) to talk everything from his career and more including: The influence a local team had on him loving the game An important message from his parents Being drafted by the Bruins Helping the younger guys

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01:58:30

Mailbag + Elev802 Co-Founder & Social Media Guru:...

The Rink Shrinks ·

2022/06/17

Episode 74- BY & Motts are back with a very special mailbag episode featuring former professional hockey player turned social media sensation and co-founder of Elev802, Pete Lenes a.k.a. Swaggy P! Before Swaggy P joins, the guys give their Stanley Cup Finals predictions, share their thoughts on the Bruce Cassidy firing, and congratulate a local inspiration. Then the boys are pleased to welcome the filthy hands of hockey, Swaggy P (24:17) for the mailbag to share his story and answer all of your

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01:22:44

NHL Ironman: Keith Yandle

The Rink Shrinks ·

2022/06/10

Episode 73- BY & Motts are joined by NHL Iron Man Keith Yandle for the majority of the episode! Keith and the boys touch on everything from the NHL playoffs, dog names, his dart league, setting the Iron Man streak and what it meant to him, his family and his teammates. Once KY signs off, the guys let you all know about our upcoming street hockey festival which will now take place in Kingston, MA on August 6th & 7th! Before wrapping up they answer the My Hockey Rankings question of the week and give

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01:54:08

Mailbag + 2x Cup Champ & Washington Capitals forward:...

The Rink Shrinks ·

2022/06/03

Episode 72- BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag episode which also features an interview with two-time Stanley Cup Champion & current Washington Capitals forward Conor Sheary! Before Conor joins the boys, they catch up on last week, joining the Chiclets Crew on their live stream Tuesday night, and then dip into the mailbag and answer all of your questions and play a couple voicemails. Following the mailbag, the guys bring in Conor (42:54) to discuss: Not making the varsity team as a freshman

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01:43:05

All Time Bruins Legend: Tuukka Rask

The Rink Shrinks ·

2022/05/27

Episode 71- BY & Motts are back with an awesome interview with recently retired, Stanley Cup Champion, and Vezina Trophy winner Tuukka Rask! Before Tuukka joins, the boys catch up on Motts’ trip to Miami, the NHL playoffs, and show their appreciation for the talent that Connor McDavid & Nathan MacKinnon bring to the game. Then, Tuukks joins (30:52) the guys to talk about: Growing up in Finland and their landscape of youth hockey Not being able to attend the draft & getting traded to Boston The

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01:09:12

Mailbag: Competitive Drive, Hockey Dog Names, &...

The Rink Shrinks ·

2022/05/20

Episode 70- BY & Motts are here to open up the mailbag and answer all of your questions this week! But first, the guys get into some NHL playoff talk and recap the latest #MottsMoment and his weekend at the NHL Network. Then a local legend being up for some well deserved hardware and who would win in a five round shoot out LeBron or Tom Brady? Following that the boys dive into the mailbag and give their feedback on: Tournament rules resulting in games being on time Hockey names for puppies

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01:33:27

Former Third Round Pick Turned Country Star: Rob Bellamy

The Rink Shrinks ·

2022/05/13

BY & Motts are fresh off their quick trip to the Big Apple and bring you an awesome interview with former professional hockey player turned country music phenom, Rob Bellamy! Before Bells joins us, the guys breakdown seeing Rob live last weekend, going over to New York for a live stream with the Spittin' Chiclets crew, and answer the My Hockey Rankings question of the week. Rob joins us (22:11) to share his experiences and epic stories including: Traveling a ton for youth hockey Playing with and

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01:17:12

Mailbag: Old Gear, Preparing for Hitting, & Playoff...

The Rink Shrinks ·

2022/05/06

Episode 68- We have a fresh mailbag episode this week and BY & Motts are ready to answer all of your awesome questions. Before the guys open it up, they comment on BY's mowing skills and swag, share their Stanley Cup Playoff predictions, and wish a Happy Mother's Day to all the fabulous hockey moms out there! This week's mailbag features topics including: A defenseman serving a too many men penalty Making the jump from an "average" player to a "great" player The My Hockey Rankings Question of

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01:41:03

Longtime Pro & 3X Calder Cup Champ: Chris Bourque

The Rink Shrinks ·

2022/04/29

Episode 67- BY & Motts are back with a fresh episode featuring an interview with 17 year professional hockey player, Chris Bourque! Before Chris joins, the guys chat about what went on over the weekend, BY witnessing crazy hockey parents from the stands, and share their thoughts on a recent viral tweet. Chris then joins the boys (25:06) for a great interview where they touch on: Having such a long career between the AHL, Europe, & the NHL The impact his father Ray had on his game Staying active

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01:14:30

Mailbag: Early Practices, Jersey Numbers, Men vs. Boys

The Rink Shrinks ·

2022/04/22

Episode 66- BY & Motts open a fresh new mailbag and answer all of your questions! Beforehand, the fellas chat about the Battle of the Badges game over the weekend, Easter, and how they spent their Marathon Monday. The questions submitted included: Missing a shift for being "injured" (again) A certain number on the back of a jersey My Hockey Ranking question of the week To check or not to check--girls playing boys hockey + More The fellas wrap up the show addressing the coaching vacancies

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01:55:17

Fourteen Year NHL Vet: Paul Martin

The Rink Shrinks ·

2022/04/15

Episode 65- BY & Motts are back to bring you a great interview with Motts' former teammate in New Jersey, Paul Martin! Before Paul joins the show the guys share their thoughts on the Frozen Four, the impacts the recent NCAA free agents have made on their new professional teams, and answer the My Hockey Rankings question of the week! Two time National Champion and long time NHL defenseman Paul Martin joins the boys (30:11) to discuss: Being a multi-sport athlete growing up and transitioning those

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01:36:08

Mailbag + Cushing Academy Head Coach Paul Pearl

The Rink Shrinks ·

2022/04/08

Episode 64- It's a mailbag episode this week! BY & Motts have the head coach of Cushing Academy, Paul Pearl join them to open up the mailbag and answer all of your questions. Before Coach Pearl joins, the guys comment on Hockey East Player of the Year, Bobby Trivigno signing with the New York Rangers, Motts' shares his thoughts on KY's ironman streak coming to an end, and BY shares a quote from the captain of the Florida Panthers, Aleksander Barkov, about his teammate Jonathan Huburdeau. Paul joins

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01:41:40

Colin White: 2x Cup Champ & Motts' Former D Partner

The Rink Shrinks ·

2022/04/01

Episode 63- BY is fresh off a Floridian Vacation and Motts returns from his weekend stint at ESPN! Before Colin joins, the boys catch up on the past week which included another PHF Isobel Cup Championship for the Boston Pride and BY busts out some trivia for Motts. This all-time interview with 12-year NHL veteran, Colin White includes: Winning 2 Stanley Cups Coaches' trust in their players His mother's support Breaking into the NHL Hilarity The fellas wrap up the show discussing The

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01:35:15

Mailbag w/ Merrimack College Assistant Coach Josh Ciocco

The Rink Shrinks ·

2022/03/25

Episode 62- BY & Motts dip into the mailbag with the help of Merrimack College Assistant Coach, Josh Ciocco. Josh brings his perspective from 10 years of coaching college hockey and they answer a ton of questions on: Tryouts, tryouts, tryouts! College recruiting & the NCAA transfer portal The best guy to coach squirts Positives of coaching college hockey Much more! The fellas wrap up the show supporting the Connor Crushes Cancer buzz-off in April at the Devine Rink, paying tribute to Mike

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01:37:16

Two Time Stanley Cup Champion; Kris Versteeg

The Rink Shrinks ·

2022/03/18

Episode 61- BY & Motts are joined by two time Stanley Cup Champion, Kris Versteeg! Before Kris joins the guys introduce the new partnership with My Hockey Rankings and answer the question of the week! The boys then recap some controversy in the state tournament games over the weekend and share whether they think there are more doors or windows in the world. Steeger joins us to discuss: Starting his career in Providence & playing with David Krejci Playing defense in juniors Winning two Stanley

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01:04:22

Mailbag: Commitments, Girl Dad, & A Men's League Minute

The Rink Shrinks ·

2022/03/11

Episode 60- BY & Motts open up the mailbag to answer all of your questions & get a couple of voicemails from a familiar voice! Highlights: BC vs. UNH wager Upcoming Marlborough Weekend -see you there?! Cheesehead parents #GirlDad Charlie Hustle & Men’s league draws Indiana Dad seeking advice Phil Kessel's commitment to hockey & family The 6th Line Camp: Registration is open for the spring session at the Thayer Sports Center. Once a week for birth years 2011, 2010, & 2009. Sign up at

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01:34:12

Toronto Hockey Dad, Podcast Host, Sportsnet Analyst:...

The Rink Shrinks ·

2022/03/04

Episode 59- BY & Motts are joined by Jeff Marek, a Sportsnet Analyst & Co-Host of 32 Thoughts: The Podcast. Before Jeff joins, they chat about wrapping up hockey season and parent craziness at rinks around the country. Jeff joins at 23:58: Toronto Hockey Dads Raffi Torres: youth coach Car rides to the rink Media journey beginning w/ Wrestling His podcast w/ Elliotte Friedman IIHF news The fellas wrap up the show by discussing a 10yr old's reverse Michigan goal, memories made during

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01:11:52

Mailbag; Point Tracking, Tim Horton's or Dunks, &...

The Rink Shrinks ·

2022/02/25

Episode 58- BY & Motts are back with a fresh new mailbag episode! They chat about coaching at the 6th Line Camp, discuss the crazy video of a player punching a ref in the face, and answer mailbag questions from California, Pittsburgh, Chicago, and more! Questions include: Wearing layers under your gear Select tournament teams The importance of a coach's feedback Tim Horton's versus Dunks House league vs. Travel Teams The Shrinks wrap up the show hyping up the St. Patrick's Day gear that

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01:22:39

Minnesota Wild Rookie Matt Boldy

The Rink Shrinks ·

2022/02/18

Episode 57- BY & Motts are back from the Paradise Cup! They chat about their #hockeydad antics in the Sunshine state, very different Super Bowl Sundays, and the Beanpot. Then, Minnesota Wild forward Matt Boldy joins for a great interview! Matt discuses: Playing for the USA National Team Development Program Learning from his teammates to improve his own game Adjusting to the speed of the game when he got to Boston College Scoring his first NHL goal in front of his family & friends at TD

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