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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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00:47:52

Mailbag + Motts Is Back!

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2025/09/26

Episode 248-Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh mailbag episode of The Rink Shrinks this week! Motts is back in Chicago fresh off his first two victories in the USHL and BY gives a recap of his weekend around the rinks down in Connecticut. Then the boys dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions and react to your stories which include:Suggestions for a kid who is on the bubble of making a AAA team Finding a balance of playing two sports in the same season Off ice

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01:18:24

Topher Scott of 'The Hockey Think Tank'

The Rink Shrinks ·

2025/09/19

Episode 247- Brian Yandle is carrying the load this week riding solo while Motts makes his first step behind the bench of the season for this episode of The Rink Shrinks! Before BY brings on our guest he provides an update on his two older sons that are playing at Cushing Academy then he touches on some NHL news ahead of NHL training camp opening up. Then, BY sits down with friend of the program Topher Scott of 'The Hockey Think Tank' to chat about everything hockey and more including his take on

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01:29:53

Nice Guy/Tough Guy: Mike Rupp

The Rink Shrinks ·

2025/08/22

Episode 243- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with an awesome interview with former Stanley Cup Champion, Mike Rupp! Before Mike joins the show, the guys catch up on the weekend. Then, Rupper joins the guys for a very insightful interview on his career and more which includes:Growing up in Cleveland, OH Being drafted twice in the NHL entry draft Winning the Cup Working for the NHL Network & more after his career + more! BY & Motts wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings

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00:44:47

Mailbag + Fade Motts' Bets

The Rink Shrinks ·

2025/08/15

Episode 242- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a new mailbag episode this week on The Rink Shrinks! Before the guys answer your questions they catch up on some of their children heading back to school and what happened over the weekend. Then boys dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions and react to your stories that include:Some men’s league drama Determining the right amount of ice time per week for a first year mite Academies versus prep school + more! BY & Motts

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01:31:24

Mr. Devil: Ken Daneyko

The Rink Shrinks ·

2025/08/08

Episode 241- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a new episode of The Rink Shrinks featuring an interview with three-time Stanley Cup Champion, Ken Daneyko! Before Dano joins the show the guys catch up on the weekend, the Sox, and the Little League World Series. Then “Mr. Devil” himself joins the boys to discuss his whole career and more including:Having a coach suggesting him to play defense at a young age The influence of Mark Messier Learn to lose before you win How different the

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00:56:58

Mailbag: A Very Worried Hockey Mom

The Rink Shrinks ·

2025/08/01

Episode 240- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week! Before dipping into the mailbag the guys catch up on a fun weekend down in Marshvegas. Then BY & Motts get to all of your questions and stories including:Get your touches and dominate Is it worth running a five player defensive unit? A crazy scenario from a concerned hockey mom + more! BY & Motts wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week and Motts gives his first

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01:28:14

Rob "Scuds" Scuderi

The Rink Shrinks ·

2025/07/25

Episode 239- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh episode of The Rink Shrinks featuring an interview with two-time Stanley Cup Champion, Rob Scuderi! Before Rob joins the show, the guys catch up on the weekend and some NHL notes including some days with The Cup for the Florida Panthers. Then, the boys bring in Scuds for a very insightful interview that touches on his whole career and more including:Being an athlete first Developing into a defensive defenseman Standing out at

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00:49:57

Mailbag + Sox Kid

The Rink Shrinks ·

2025/07/18

Episode 238- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week! Before getting to all of your questions the guys catch up on BY’s week down in Nantucket, NHL Free Agency, and Motts’ Boston Red Sox. Then guys dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions and react to your stories.BY & Motts wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week. Thank you for listening! Please rate, review, and subscribe! If you're interested in sponsoring the

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01:02:22

Mailbag + NHL Draft & Free Agency

The Rink Shrinks ·

2025/07/03

Episode 236- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week! Before getting to all of your questions, the guys recap everything following the one week hiatus including The NHL Draft and the start of NHL Free Agency. Then the boys dip into the mailbag and answer all of your questions which include:In-between game meals dos & don’ts Referee appreciation Off-ice training + more BY & Motts wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the

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01:11:55

Florida Panthers Assistant GM: Brett Peterson

The Rink Shrinks ·

2025/06/27

Episode 235- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh episode of The Rink Shrinks featuring an interview with now two-time Stanley Cup Champion and current Florida Panthers Assistant General Manager, Brett Peterson! Before Chubbsy joins the show BY & Motts catch up on the weekend, congratulate all of the Hockey Hall of Fame inductees, and discuss some recent movement across the league ahead of the NHL draft. Then the boys welcome in Massachusetts’ own Brett “Chubbs” Peterson for a

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00:50:54

Mailbag + Motts' New Journey

The Rink Shrinks ·

2025/06/13

Episode 233- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week! Before getting to all of your questions, the guys recap everything following the one week hiatus which includes: Motts’ new gig, the Stanley Cup Finals, and a former guest earning a new head coaching job with the Penguins. Then the boys dip into the mailbag and answer all of your questions!Getting in “the mix” at U-14 Finding the right stick for a bigger player Don’t play too much in the offseason

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01:09:07

Bryan Berard

The Rink Shrinks ·

2025/05/30

Episode 232- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a new episode of The Rink Shrinks featuring former first overall draft pick in 1995, Bryan Berard! Before the interview BY & Motts recap the weekend, catch up on what could be a Stanley Cup Finals rematch, and give flowers to former guest Ryan Warsofsky for helping to bring USA their first gold medal in the World Championships since 1933. Then the boys bring in Bryan Berard for a spectacular interview about his career and more including:

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00:34:26

Mailbag + Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Rink Shrinks ·

2025/04/26

Episode 227- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week! Before getting to all of your stories and questions the guys catch up on the previous week and discuss the Stanley Cup Playoffs which are in full swing. Then the boys dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions including:Lacing up the skates outdoors while playing Tier 1 in Alaska How to make the proper impression at tryouts Make mistakes and learn from them + more! BY & Motts wrap up the

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01:36:19

The "Tourney" In The State of Hockey

The Rink Shrinks ·

2025/03/07

Episode 221- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a couple of interviews this week! With the Minnesota State High School Hockey Tournament set to begin the boys bring on Brian Murphy and Mike Nelson of Neutral Zone to break it all down from the impact of the tournament itself to how it's a dream for all young hockey players in the state of hockey. Then BY & Motts are joined by Minnesota native and the captain of the Surrey Eagles, Jackson Andersen! Jackson shares his experiences from the

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01:06:35

Mailbag + Being a Good Teammate

The Rink Shrinks ·

2025/02/14

Episode 218- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week! The boys spend some time catching up on the weekend, gear up for the Four Nations Faceoff, and react to a wild scene that unfolded in a Seattle rink. Then BY & Motts dip in to the mailbag to read and react to all of your questions and stories which include:Figuring out the right time to speak to an advisor Hockey parents doing what they do best: acting obnoxious The natural progression of moving on

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01:30:05

Toph & Veccs of The Hockey Think Tank Podcast

The Rink Shrinks ·

2025/02/07

Episode 217- Brian Yandle & Mike Mottau are back with a fresh episode of The Rink Shrinks! On today’s episode the guys are joined by Jeff Lovecchio and Topher Scott of The Hockey Think Tank Podcast! To kick off the interview Toph & Veccs discuss their new community that they started and are proud to announce The Rink Shrinks are now a part of that community as well. Following the announcement, the guys kick it around and talk hockey and answer some questions.BY & Motts wrap up the show

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01:19:01

Ian Moran

The Rink Shrinks ·

2025/01/31

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

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01:59:26

Brendan Collins & Brian Murphy of Neutral Zone

The Rink Shrinks ·

2025/01/18

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

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01:05:44

Mailbag + Sliding In To BY's DM's

The Rink Shrinks ·

2025/01/10

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

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01:05:12

Mailbag + Being Accountable

The Rink Shrinks ·

2024/12/20

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

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