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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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01:30:56

Jason Guerriero of USA Hockey

The Rink Shrinks ·

2025/10/31

Episode 253- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back on The Rink Shrinks with an interview with now two-time guest, Jason Guerriero! Before the interview the guys recap their weekends around the rinks and hit on some NHL topics including some new contracts and milestones. Then BY sits down with Jason for a great chat about:From coaching to college hockey to coaching more youth hockey Second year of working for USA hockey Working with the parents Drawing up plays and drills, check for

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01:02:05

Mailbag & Brad Marchand Tribute

The Rink Shrinks ·

2025/10/24

11:47 - Brad Marchand tribute discussionCharacter development and becoming a leader Accountability Skillset that he had 16:55 - Learning from your teammates (positive and negatives and learning from mistakes) Motts learning from Paul Martin “Stealing from your teammates” 19:30 - Matthew Schafer’s hot start in his rookie season Talking about Matt Martin 26:50 - As a coach you don’t have to rush through the practice As long as you're getting your reps

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01:17:39

Torey Krug Interview

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2025/10/17

Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh episode of The Rink Shrinks featuring an interview with Torey Krug! Before the interview BY & Motts catch up on their weekends around the rinks, the Rangers struggles at home early in the season, the Canadiens contract extensions, The boys welcome to discuss his path to the NHL and more including:How he fell in love with the game Decision to go to Michigan State His time with the Bruins Decision to go to the Blues during Free Agency more! BY

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01:22:30

Mailbag With Murph

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2025/10/10

Episode 250- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week featuring friend of the program, Brian Murphy of Neutral Zone! Before the mailbag, BY & Motts catch up on their weekends around the rinks and they chat about some new extensions for some superstars in the NHL. BY, Motts, and Murph then 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! Then,

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01:20:57

Glenn Hefferan: Commissioner & President of the USHL

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2025/10/03

Episode 249- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh episode of The Rink Shrinks featuring an interview with the Commissioner and President of the USHL, Glenn Hefferan! Before the interview BY & Motts catch up on their weekends around the rinks, the Red Sox versus the Yankees in the Wild Card, and NHL superstar Kirill Kaprizov signing a massive deal with the Minnesota Wild. Then the boys welcome in now two-time guest Glenn Hefferan to discuss his new role and more including:What

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01:12:13

Mailbag + California Youth Hockey

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2025/09/12

Episode 246- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh mailbag episode of The Rink Shrinks this week! Before getting to all of your questions Motts gives an update on the Chicago Steel, BY recaps his weekend on the ice, and the guys chat about some NHL news. Then the boys dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions and react to your stories which include:The importance of passing A “little league” hockey world series? California hockey + more BY & Motts wrap up the show

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01:04:26

Frank Nazar & Jonathan Sigalet

The Rink Shrinks ·

2025/09/05

Episode 245- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh episode of The Rink Shrinks featuring a dual interview with Chicago Blackhawks center Frank Nazar and former professional hockey player and friend of the program, Jonathan Sigalet! Before the interview, Motts gives an update on how training camp is going in Chicago and the guys give praise to the recent USA Hockey Hall of Fame inductees which includes our good friend, Scott Gomez! Then BY brings on Frank and Jonathan for a great chat

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01:03:38

Mailbag + Ian & Neil Lodin of MHR

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2025/08/29

Episode 244- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week featuring our friends from My Hockey Rankings, Neil & Ian Lodin! But before the interview, the guys catch up on Motts’ time in Chicago so far and BY also getting back into the rink. Then the boys dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions which included:Some Aussie love! Using your size to your advantage Learning little fundamentals at home + more! BY & Motts wrap up the show answering

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00:50:05

Joey Daccord

The Rink Shrinks ·

2025/07/11

Episode 237- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a new episode of The Rink Shrinks featuring an interview with Seattle Kraken goaltender, Joey Daccord! The boys jump right into the interview with Joey to discuss his career and much more including:Playing both forward and goalie Becoming the first player out of Arizona State University to sign an NHL deal It’s tough breaking in a new goalie chest protector Living and playing in Seattle BY & Motts wrap up the show answering the My

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00:57:16

The Champs Go Back To Back

The Rink Shrinks ·

2025/06/20

Episode 234- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh episode of The Rink Shrinks! In this episode the guys recap the Stanley Cup Finals, share their thoughts on the awards that were given out in the NHL, and discuss what BY is up to in Wisconsin. 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 show, please reach out to us by email or DM us on

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00:52:08

Mailbag + Valuing Offensive Defensemen

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2025/05/23

Episode 231- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week! The guys open up the show by recapping the weekend full of tryouts and give their insights on the Conference Finals in the NHL. Then the boys dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions which include:The indications of players progressing Deciding between playing high school or junior hockey at a young age Qualities of a captain Offense comes with good defense BY & Motts wrap up the show

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01:26:41

Shane Lachance

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2025/05/16

Episode 230- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are joined by former BU captain and current New Jersey Devils prospect Shane Lachance for an awesome interview this week! Before BY & Motts get to the interview they catch up on the weekend and the latest in the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. Then Shane joins the guys for a great interview about his young career and more including:Deciding to attend public high school to play with his brother BU or bust, Jack Parker being his grandfather What it was

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01:05:28

Mailbag + Solid Communication

The Rink Shrinks ·

2025/05/09

Episode 229- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week. Before getting to all of your questions and stories, the guys catch up on what went on over the weekend including some wild game 7’s in the NHL playoffs and the guys set the scene for round two. Then the boys open up the mailbag to answer all of your questions including:Putting an emphasis on education just as much as hockey As a coach, learning to have honest communication with the parents When to

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01:40:04

Bobby Holik

The Rink Shrinks ·

2025/05/02

Episode 228- Brian Yandle & Mike Mottau are back with a new episode of The Rink Shrinks this week featuring an interview with Motts’ former teammate Bobby Holik! Before the interview the guys catch up on the weekend, what’s happening around the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and discuss some free agent coaches. Then two-time Stanley Cup Champion, Bobby Holik, joins the boys for a great interview covering his career and many stories including:Growing up in Czechoslovakia and acknowledging that hockey

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01:19:23

Trevor Hines + Catching Up

The Rink Shrinks ·

2025/04/18

Episode 226- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a new episode of The Rink Shrinks! On this episode BY sits down with Trevor Hines who passes out the Derek Hines Unsung Hero Award to the NCAA D1 Men’s Hockey player who best exemplifies the qualities of sportsmanship, competitiveness, intelligence and work ethic. But before Derek joins the show BY & Motts catch up on Surrey's playoff run, share thoughts on the NCAA Championship which saw Western Michigan defeating Boston University, and

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00:40:04

Mailbag + Playoffs for Surrey

The Rink Shrinks ·

2025/04/05

Episode 225- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week! Before getting to all of your questions the guys recap the last week which included BY’s time at Nationals and Motts chats about the Surrey Eagles gearing up for playoffs. Then BY & Motts dip into the mailbag and answer all of your questions which included:What characteristics make for a good athlete Utilizing resources your team provides you How to recover from a bad game and a bad season +

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01:32:57

Ray Giroux of Live Barn

The Rink Shrinks ·

2025/03/28

Episode 224- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with an interview with former NHL defenseman and current COO of Live Barn, Ray Giroux! Before Ray joins the show the guys catch up on the weekend and give their previews on the NCAA Men’s Hockey Tournament which begins this week. Then the guys sit down with Ray Giroux to discuss his career and much more including:Attending Yale University Making the NHL then taking his talents overseas Working in baseball operations which lead to Live Barn

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01:25:25

Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated

The Rink Shrinks ·

2025/03/21

Episode 223- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a new episode featuring an interview with long time NFL sports journalist and fellow hockey dad, Albert Breer! Before Breer joins the show the guys catch up on another championship captured by one of BY’s sons team and Motts gives an update on the Surrey Eagles who are gearing up for the playoffs in a couple of weeks. Then Bert joins the guys to chat about what it’s like to be hockey dad and more including:Kicking off his journalism career

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01:06:16

Mailbag + Mass State Hockey Tourney

The Rink Shrinks ·

2025/03/14

Episode 222- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week! Before the guys get to all of your questions and stories they catch up on the weekend which included BY’s son winning the state title, Motts’ team gearing up for playoffs, and the NHL trade deadline. Then the boys dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions which include:Building confidence in your game on a good team Celebrating goals as a team, not as an individual Navigating the coaching

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00:58:54

Mailbag + Chicken Parm

The Rink Shrinks ·

2025/02/28

Episode 220- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a new mailbag episode this week and are ready to answer all of your questions. But before that, the guys recap what was an amazing Four Nations Faceoff final and what went on over the weekend around the rinks. Then the boys get to all of your questions and stories which include:Players being dressed but not playing Tackling the job of being a hockey director A frustrated referee + more BY & Motts wrap up the show answering the My

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