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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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01:20:38

Micheal Haley: Professional Tough Guy & All-Around...

The Rink Shrinks ·

2026/03/27

Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with an interview with former professional tough guy in the NHL & AHL, Micheal Haley! Before the interview the guys catch up on everything around the rinks both personally and in the hockey world. Then the boys welcome in Hales for a great interview about his career and more including:Big lacrosse player, transferring those skills to the ice Making teammates feeling like they are a part of the team First NHL goal in third NHL game plus a couple

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01:27:43

Chasing Gold, Ryan Hughes of Revive DNA

The Rink Shrinks ·

2026/02/20

Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back and welcome in Ryan Hughes of Revive DNA to the show! Before Ryan joins the guys give their full breakdown of everything that is happening in the Olympics and what went on over the weekend around the links locally. Then the boys welcome in Ryan Hughes former professional hockey player and now General Manager of Revive DNA for North America for a great discussion about his career and what Revive DNA is all about!BY & Motts wrap up the show by answering the

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01:28:38

Matt Martin

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2026/02/06

Episode 266- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with an interview with Matt Martin! Before Marty joins, the boys catch up on the weekend, recap the NHL Stadium Series, and hit on some recent trades in the NHL. Then the guys bring in long time NHL veteran and now Special Assistant to the GM of the New York Islanders Matt Martin to chat about his career and share some stories that includes:Not making AAA at a young age and dealing with getting cut Praising veterans that adapted to the every

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01:24:48

Bob Mancini of USA Hockey

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2026/01/23

Episode 264- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with an interview with current Assistant Executive Director of USA Hockey, Bob Mancini! Before Bob joins the show, the guys catch up on their time around the rinks from last week, the Hobey Baker award finalists, and fights breaking out across multiple leagues in the same week! Then Bob Mancini joins the show to discuss his current role with USA hockey and more including:The importance of keeping kids in the game Sticking up for the referees

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01:20:49

UConn Huskies HC- Mike Cavanaugh

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2025/12/12

Episode 259- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with an interview with UConn men’s hockey coach, Mike Cavanaugh! Before Cav joins the show the guys recap their weekends around the rinks, discuss more about the ongoing issue in the Olympic world, and touch on some up and coming prospects that are getting ready for the NHL. Then the guys welcome in North Andover, MA native and Motts’ former assistant coach, Mike Cavanaugh to the show to discuss his career and more including:Recruiting Motts

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01:14:32

Dennis Seidenberg + Happy Thanksgiving!

The Rink Shrinks ·

2025/11/28

Episode 257- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh episode of The Rink Shrinks featuring an interview with Stanley Cup Champion, Dennis Seidenberg! Before Seids joins the show, the guys chat about their weekends around the rinks and two-sport standout athlete Mason West solidifying his legacy with an epic senior year playing football at Edina High School. Then the BY sits down with Dennis Seidenberg to talk about his career and more including:Being a multi sport athlete and really

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01:20:06

Mailbag + Bryan Berard, Size, & Tryouts

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2025/11/21

Episode 256- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a new mailbag episode this week! But before answering all of your questions the guys recap their weekends around the rinks, Bryan Berard joins the boys for a quick chat, and the guys recap some news around the NHL including some tough injuries to Charlie McAvoy and Jack Hughes. Then the boys dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions that include:Hitting at growth spurt at different times and using your size correctly What

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00:47:52

Mailbag + Motts Is Back!

The Rink Shrinks ·

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

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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

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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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