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Hockey Hall of Famer Turned Author, Chris Pronger

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with an interview with Hockey Hall of Famer, Stanley Cup Champion, and now author, Chris Pronger! Prongs sits down with the boys to discuss his career and his new book that is being released today and more including:

You have to be willing to bet on yourself
San Jose telling him to his face they aren’t drafting him
Winning the Cup with Anaheim
Winning the Norris Trophy and Hart Trophy in the same year
+ more!

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Mailbag + Frozen Four

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week! The guys recap Motts’ weekend coaching, the NCAA frozen four regionals, and what happened around the rinks at the National Championships at the youth level. Then the boys dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions which include:

Roster size at the Bantam level
Keeping confidence despite some struggles in the season

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Micheal Haley: Professional Tough Guy & All-Around Teammate

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

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 fights
The hard part of being undrafted is having to prove yourself over and over again
Getting into coaching and seeing the difference between now and then
No one cares about championships at 13
If you don’t climb through adversity it will be hard on you

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Mailbag + MA & MN State Tournaments With Murph

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a new hybrid mailbag episode this week featuring a friend of the program, Brian Murphy of Neutral Zone! The boys shoot the breeze about the Massachusetts high school hockey tournament, prep schools, and answer some of your mailbag questions as well including:

What is your top priority as a hockey parent
Players shouldn’t be in a rush to get to prep school
Minnesota State Hockey Tournament

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Ryan Vesce: Former Pro & CEO of Matterhorn Fit

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 6 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with an interview with Ryan Vesce, a long time professional hockey player and co-founder and CEO of Matterhorn Fit! Before Ryan joins, the guys recap their week around the rink, talk about some trades that happened prior to the deadline on Friday, and hit on the local high school playoffs that are underway in Massachusetts. Then the boys welcome in Ryan to talk about his career and more including:

Playing hockey undersized
BY versus Ryan in the Frozen Four
Kids needing more awareness when it comes to physicality
Developing Matterhorn Fit and watching it grow

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Mailbag + USA Is Golden!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a new mailbag episode this week! Before the mailbag the guys recap the Gold Medal victories for both the men and women of Team USA! Then boys dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions including:

Playing for two AAA teams in two different levels
Finding the right path to playing Division I hockey
The right time to focus on advancing in sports
Tryouts!

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Chasing Gold, Ryan Hughes of Revive DNA

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000

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!

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Mailbag + Fan Chirps

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Episode 267- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a new mailbag episode this week. Before getting to all of your questions and stories the guys recap the Super Bowl and breakdown what went on around the rinks over the weekend. Then the guys dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions that include:

How to resolve an issue in a small hockey community
Ice time versus a talented team
Some chirps from a listener
Female club hockey teams in college

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Matt Martin

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 6 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000

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 involving game in the NHL
Going from Garth Snow to Lou Lamoriello
Being Matthew Schaefer’s “landlord”
+ more!

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Mailbag + Mt. Rushmore of USA Players

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Episode 265- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week. Before getting to all of your questions the guys recap their weekends and talk about the Patriots getting back to the SuperBowl! Then the boys dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions and react to your stories that include:

Utilizing roster spots at the high school level
Ice time for Mites
“The Gauntlet” drill
+ more!

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Bob Mancini of USA Hockey

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000

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
Creating another category of hockey; the Development League
Encouraging players and parents to stay within their district
+ so much more

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First Mailbag of 2026

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Episode 263- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with the first mailbag of 2026! The guys kick off the episode recapping their weekends around the rinks and putting the focus on relaying the correct message to the team. Then the boys dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions and react to your stories which includes:

Adapting to a higher level of hockey going from peewee to bantam
Defending the prep hockey scene
Focusing on development of a player in a “non” hockey market
+ more!

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Paul Carey

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 9 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Episode 262- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh interview to kick off the year 2026 with local guy, Paul Carey! Before Paul joins the show, the guys catch up on their teams and where they are at heading into the new year, Sweden winning the World Juniors tournament, and a big congratulations to Ryan Mottau committing to Connecticut College! Then the boys bring in Weymouth, MA native and former pro hockey player Paul Carey for a great conversation about his career and more including:

Baseball being the first true love over hockey
Growing up playing for the South Shore Kings and winning tournaments
Multi-High School athlete
Winning the National Championship his senior year at BC
Going pro, playing with legends across the league

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Best of 2025

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 22:35:00 +0000

Episode 261- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back to wish all of our families, friends, and amazing listeners a Happy Holidays during this “Best Of” episode! We hope you enjoy some of our favorite stories and messages from some of our best interviews during 2025. Enjoy clips of interviews from:

Albert Breer
Mike Rupp
David Warsofsky
Rob Scuderi
Bobby Holik

As always, BY & Motts wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week! Then, we get Motts’ moment lock of the week presented by FanDuel!

Happy Holidays from The Rink Shrinks!

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Mailbag !!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Episode260 Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week.

BY & Motts wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week! Then, we get Motts’ moment lock of the week presented by FanDuel!

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UConn Huskies HC- Mike Cavanaugh

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000

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
Coaching Football
Finding the perfect balance of playing/resting/working out
Having the ability to coach Motts at BC
The amount of legendary coaches around UConn

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Mailbag + Parents Group Chats

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 5 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Episode 258- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week. Before answering all of your questions the guys recap their Thanksgiving’s, give their breakdowns from around the rinks, and chat about the disaster that is the hockey rink being built in Milan for the Olympics. Then the boys dip into the mailbag to react to all of your questions and stories which include:

What to do while up in Quebec for the PeeWee Tournament
How to grind out the dirty goals
Hockey parents group texts
+ more

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Dennis Seidenberg + Happy Thanksgiving!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000

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 enjoying tennis
What the hockey life was like once the Berlin wall came down
Grinding it out as a rookie in Philadelphia
Coaching his son
+ more!

BY & Motts wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week! Then, we get Motts’ moment lock of the week presented by FanDuel!

Happy Thanksgiving to all of our amazing listeners! We hope you all have a happy and safe holiday!

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Mailbag + Bryan Berard, Size, & Tryouts

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000

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 coaches look for in a referee
Varsity as a freshman or ice time on a club team?
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BY & Motts wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week! Then, Motts gives his Motts’ moment lock of the week presented by FanDuel!

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Mark Dennehy of the 'Youth Sports Positive' Podcast

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Episode 255- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a new episode of The Rink Shrinks featuring an interview with long time hockey coach and now podcaster, Mark Dennehy! Before Mark joins the show, BY & Motts catch up on their time spent at the rinks over the weekend and talk about the newest Hockey Hall of Fame inductees. Then the boys welcome in Mark to the show to chat about his life in hockey and more including:

Growing up in Dorchester and getting into hockey
Deciding to attend Boston College
Getting behind the bench as a coach
What youth sports is all about: creating an environment where they are having fun
Starting up the podcast with his daughter, Kelsey!

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Mailbag + Physicality

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 7 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Episode 254- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a new mailbag episode this week on The Rink Shrinks! Before all of your questions and stories Motts shares his story about a tough loss over the weekend and the guys hit on a bunch of NHL stories including Alex Ovechkin scoring his 900th career goal. Then the boys dip into the mailbag and give their reactions to your questions and stories which include:

Throwing the body around at 6U
Gaining confidence with the puck
Finding the diamond in the rough at different levels
+ more!

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Jason Guerriero of USA Hockey

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000

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 understanding
Town leagues rising in popularity, coaching, and skill
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Mailbag & Brad Marchand Tribute

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000

11:47 - Brad Marchand tribute discussion
- Character 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 in
- If the time is being utilized correctly
- Can mix in a lot things in one practice
30:10 - Show some situational type highlights
- Look at the shifts
- Highlight the strengths
- Good decisions
- Positioning
- Good backchecks
- Have a variety, highlight some goals
- Re-enforcing some things, positives and negatives, how do recover
35:35 - How do we improve without the video as well
41:15 - It’s at an age where there is separation
- It’s sometimes not as beneficial as you think to put 5 forwards on the PP and can also develop Defense as well
- Practice/ice times to practice as a team is different for each team
- It’s situational
48:30 - The ability to separate, are they maintain speed where they should and when to use your speed.
- Being an effective skater on the areas of the ice you need to be
- Brad Marchand’s edge work
- Puck protection
- It varies on how it’s implemented, there are not many “elite skaters”
55:20 - If you’re there to watch, don’t yell at your kids from the stands, let the coaches coach
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Torey Krug Interview

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000

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

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Mailbag With Murph

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000

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.

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Glenn Hefferan: Commissioner & President of the USHL

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 3 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000

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 it takes to be the Commissioner of the USHL
A strong USHL is good for the NHL
Building relationships with other leagues
Developing at your own pace
There’s 500 D1 spots up for grab every year

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Mailbag + Motts Is Back!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000

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 workout suggestions
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Topher Scott of 'The Hockey Think Tank'

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000

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 the state of Massachusetts youth hockey.

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Mailbag + California Youth Hockey

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000

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

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Frank Nazar & Jonathan Sigalet

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 5 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000

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 about both of their careers and more including:

Frank working with Siggy on and off the ice
The importance of having the right attitude and being willing to learn
Getting drafted 13th overall by the Chicago Blackhawks
Attending the Olympic Orientation camp

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Mailbag + Ian & Neil Lodin of MHR

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000

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!

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Nice Guy/Tough Guy: Mike Rupp

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000

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
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Mailbag + Fade Motts' Bets

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000

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
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Mr. Devil: Ken Daneyko

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 8 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000

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 players are in today’s game
Getting the call for game 7

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Mailbag: A Very Worried Hockey Mom

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 1 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000

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
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Rob "Scuds" Scuderi

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000

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 NHL camp
Winning a cup not once, but twice
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Mailbag + Sox Kid

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000

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.

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Joey Daccord

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000

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

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Mailbag + NHL Draft & Free Agency

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Thu, 3 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000

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
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Florida Panthers Assistant GM: Brett Peterson

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000

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 phenomenal discussion about his career and more including:

Not growing up in a hockey household but got introduced to it early
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The Champs Go Back To Back

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000

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.

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Mailbag + Motts' New Journey

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000

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
Play for one team
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Bryan Berard

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 30 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000

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:

No ice in the summer, played all other sports
Seems like nowadays College is the way to go
What it was like being drafted first overall
Dealing with a devastating eye injury
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Mailbag + Valuing Offensive Defensemen

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 23 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000

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
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Shane Lachance

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 16 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000

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 like being named a captain as a Sophomore at BU
Working on net front presence and deflections
Transitioning to the pro game

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Mailbag + Solid Communication

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 9 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000

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 start working on faceoffs at practice
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Bobby Holik

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 2 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000

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 is a national sport there
Coaching the youth at different levels in different leagues
Giving your best every day, each day is different
Motts hitting Bobby in the face leading to a goal
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Mailbag + Stanley Cup Playoffs

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Sat, 26 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000

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
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Trevor Hines + Catching Up

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000

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 Trevor 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 Alex Ovechkin setting the new goal scoring record plus much more!

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Mailbag + Playoffs for Surrey

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Sat, 5 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000

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
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How to recover from a bad game and a bad season
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Ray Giroux of Live Barn

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

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
The features that Live Barn provides
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Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

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 by interviewing his own coach
Attending Ohio State University and covering football
Gaining true life experiences in high school sports
Treating people the right way
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Mailbag + Mass State Hockey Tourney

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

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 world in North Carolina
Showing the officials some love
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The "Tourney" In The State of Hockey

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 7 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000

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 tournament and what lies ahead in his future within the game.

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Mailbag + Chicken Parm

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000

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
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Dave Warsofsky

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Episode 219- Brian Yandle & Mike Mottau are back with a fresh episode of the Rink Shrinks and are joined by former NHL defenseman & Massachusetts native, Dave Warsofsky! Before the interview, BY & Motts recap the weekend and talk about the amazing Four Nations Faceoff tournament. Then the boys bring in Dave to talk about his career and more including:

Having mentors to look up to from the South Shore of Massachusetts
Learning tips from Ray Bourque
Being around different teammates in different sports and your body adapting
Winning the National Championship freshman year at BU
A wild story leading to his first NHL goal
Representing the USA in the Olympics
Life during retirement

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Mailbag + Being a Good Teammate

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000

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 from a team
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Toph & Veccs of The Hockey Think Tank Podcast

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 7 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000

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.

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Ian Moran

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000

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
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Mailbag + How Many Cali Teams?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000

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
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Brendan Collins & Brian Murphy of Neutral Zone

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Sat, 18 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000

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.

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Mailbag + Sliding In To BY's DM's

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000

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
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This episode of The Rink Shrinks is dedicated to Eddie Mottau

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Kevin Shattenkirk

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 3 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000

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

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Mailbag + Being Accountable

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000

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
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Happy Holidays from The Rink Shrinks!

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Jason Demers

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000

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

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Mailbag + Hands In The Air

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 6 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000

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

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Ryan Whitney

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Episode 208- BY & Motts are back with an interview with current co-host of the Spittin’ Chiclets Podcast and friend of the program, Ryan Whitney! Before Whit joins, the guys catch up on the weekend and discuss the latest firing in Boston. Then Whit sits down with the guys to chat about a ton of things including:

Whit getting into the youth hockey coaching scene
The Four Nations Faceoff
The latest news around the NHL
BY’s viral video
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Mailbag + Goalie In The Box

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Episode 207- BY & Motts are back with a pre Thanksgiving mailbag episode for you all! Before the guys dip into the mailbag they catch up on the weekend, BY making his goalie serve a penalty, and discuss the latest happenings across the NHL including the Bruins firing head coach, Jim Montgomery. Then the boys answer all of your questions from the mailbag which included:

Team versus coach failure
Chaotic times in the BCHL
How to climb the ladder as a coach
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Taylor MacDougall & Steve Metcalf

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Episode 206- BY & Motts are back with a couple of interviews this week with the General Manager of the Moncton Wildcats, Taylor MacDougall as well as the commissioner of Hockey East, Steve Metcalf! Before the interviews the guys recap the weekend around the rinks, state tournament results, and some changes coming to the CHL & NCAA.

Then BY sits down with the General Manager of the Moncton Wildcats of the QMJHL to discuss all things Junior hockey.

Following the interview with Taylor the guys chat about the latest inductions to the Hockey Hall of Fame.

BY is then joined by the Commissioner of Hockey East, Steve Metcalf, to chat about the most dominant conference in the NCAA and what those changes mean between the NCAA and Juniors.

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Mailbag + Miles Burgin: Forward Surrey Eagles

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 8 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000

BY & Motts are joined by current Surrey Eagles forward, Miles Burgin, for the mailbag this week! After catching up on the weekend and what has been happening across the NHL, the guys react to all of your questions and stories which include:

The Brick Tournament
Coaches want to see you play, not your social media highlights
“Alternate” players
Motts’ cousin chimes in from Cape Breton!

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Andrew Alberts

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 1 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Episode 204- BY & Motts are back with an interview with former BC Eagle & NHL defenseman, Andrew Alberts! Before Alby joins, BY & Motts discuss their weekend around the rinks and the latest happenings across the NHL. Then the guys sit down with Andrew and discuss his upbringing, career, and more including:

Wasn’t pressured to play by his parents
Failure leading to success
How much of a battle Hockey East was
Scoring his first goal
Hockey Sense Arena

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Mailbag + College Hockey Rinks

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Episode 203- BY & Motts are back with a new mailbag episode this week. Before getting to all of your questions the guys catch up on the weekend and what has been happening around the rinks and the NHL’s Frozen Frenzy hosted by former guest, John Buccigross which took place on Tuesday night. Then the boys read and react to all of your questions and stories in the mailbag which include:

Some sandbagging going on in a tournament
Parents yelling from the stands (again)
Getting reviews on shifts for a player
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Turner Stevenson

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Episode 202- BY & Motts are back and joined by former first round pick (12th overall) in 1990 by the Montreal Canadiens and Stanley Cup Champion, Turner Stevenson! Before Turner sits down with the guys they catch up what has been going on around the rinks and what has been happening across the NHL after being back in full swing for a week. Then the boys welcome in Turner Stevenson for a great conversation about his career and more which includes:

Having Barry Melrose as a coach
Enjoying playing in the minors
Getting junior players committed to off-ice work
No Cup for the boys thanks to Lou
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Mailbag + The NHL is Back

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Episode 201- BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week! Before the guys get to all of your questions they catch up on the first week of the NHL beginning, how hockey season is going for each of their teams, and some recent signings across the league. Then the boys answer all of your questions and react to your stories which included:

Working at the same level or moving up to work at a higher level
The effects of CHL players being able to commit to NCAA
Meeting the standards of the team
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John Buccigross of ESPN

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Sun, 6 Oct 2024 15:57:38 +0000

Episode 200- BY & Motts welcome John Buccigross for episode 200! We would like to thank all of our listeners and sponsors for all of the support along this crazy ride.

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Mailbag + Worries About Rankings

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Episode 199- BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week! Before the guys get to all of your questions and stories they catch up on their weekends at the rink including the Surrey Eagles home opener, plus the NHL being back in preseason form. Then the boys open up the mailbag to answer all of your questions which included:

Picking up the game later in life
Skate profiles
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Mailbag + The Season Is Here for Surrey

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Episode 198- BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week! Before the guys get to all of your questions and stories they catch up on their respective hockey seasons, rookie camps across the NHL, and Sidney Crosby signing an extension with the Penguins. Then the boys answer your questions and react to your stories which included:

Advice for wanting to stay in hockey after high school
When playing up with an older age group is a good idea
The pressure of having two goalies for peewees
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Motts & Scott Gomez from BC

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Episode 197- BY & Motts are back with former guest as well as former teammate and now fellow coach of the Surrey Eagles, Scott Gomez! The guys get together and talk about their team and how its rounding out, Roberto Luongo making his men’s league debut, and much more!

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Mailbag + Our Condolences to the Gaudreau Family

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 6 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Episode 196- The entire Rink Shrinks family would like to pass on our deepest condolences to the entire Gaudreau family, friends, and teammates of Johnny & Matty. This mailbag episode is dedicated to them.

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Jim Dowd

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Episode 195- BY & Motts are joined by former NHL Captain and current Surrey Eagle scout, Jim Dowd! Jimmy sits down with the boys to discuss his career in the game and so much more including:

All it takes is one person to change your life in the game
Unstructured hockey
Being a good teammate
Winning the Stanley Cup
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Neil Lodin of My Hockey Rankings

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Episode 194- BY & Motts are back with an interview with long time sponsor and friend of the show, Neil Lodin of My Hockey Rankings! Before Neil joins the show the guys catch up on the weekend, a bunch of NHL news including a local kid signing a nice extension, and some advice for new hockey parents ahead of the season getting started.

Then Neil joins the guys to discuss what MHR is all about and answers the My Hockey Rankings question of the week to wrap up the show!

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Mailbag + A Dedication to John Ryan

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Episode 193- BY & Motts are back with a new mailbag episode this week! Prior to answering all of your questions the guys catch up on the weekend and some recent NHL news. Then BY & Motts dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions which include:

Learning to change lines correctly
Greedy teammates
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Ketchup Time

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 9 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Episode 192- BY & Motts are back with Motts being stateside for the first time in a while and bring you a fun “ketchup” episode! The guys shoot the breeze over a variety of topics including:

The New Jersey Devils adding to their front office
Olympics
Red Sox heating up
Expectations for the upcoming season
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Mailbag + A Day With The Cup

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 2 Aug 2024 11:31:29 +0000

Episode 191- BY & Motts are back with a new mailbag episode this week. Before the guys get to all of your questions they catch up on BY’s weekend on Nantucket, Motts’ time in Alaska, and some NHL news. Then the boys dip into the mailbag to answer your questions which included:

Learning how to increase speed
Where does Division II hockey stand?
You don’t need a letter to be a leader
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Vegas Golden Knights Scout: Jim McKenzie

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Episode 190- BY & Motts are back with a great interview with former NHL tough guy and now professional scout for the Vegas Golden Knights, Jim McKenzie! Jim sat down with the boys to talk about his playing days and what he’s up to now which included:

Rivalries in the game today
Moving away at 14 years old
Playing for the Hartford Whalers
Winning a Stanley Cup
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Mailbag + Making Cuts

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Episode 189- BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag episode for you this week! The guys catch up on the weekend, Motts gives an update on his team up in Canada, and the guys congratulate a recently retired NHL veteran. BY & Motts then dip into the mailbag and answer all of your questions which included:

Transitioning from forward to defense
Advice on moving to Massachusetts and its youth hockey programs
Finding the same hockey intensity in other sports
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San Jose Sharks Defenseman: Henry Thrun

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Episode 188- BY & Motts are back and are joined by former guest and friend of the program, Keith Yandle! The guys catch up on how they spent their Fourth of July, Motts getting acclimated to his new coaching job, and some NHL news. Then BY & Motts sit down with San Jose Sharks defenseman, Henry Thrun to discuss his young career and more including:

Getting more reps with a shorter bench in youth hockey
Navigating the prep high school hockey route
Playing alongside some San Jose Sharks legends
The importance of knowing what to work on

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Mailbag+ Happy 4th & Canada Day!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Episode 187- BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag episode for you this week! Before answering all of your questions and reacting to your stories, the guys recap game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals, Motts shares some exciting personal news, and the 2024 Hockey Hall of Fame inductees were announced. Then BY & Motts dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions including:

High school hockey or juniors?
Wingers defensive positioning
Advice on coaching a new team
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Reminder Due to the holiday next week we will be releasing our next episode Friday, July 12th. Have a safe and fun holiday and thank you so much for all of your support!

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Boston Bruins Defenseman: Matt Grzelcyk

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Episode 186- BY & Motts are back with an interview with Charlestown native and Boston Bruins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk! Before Matt joins the guys they catch up on the Stanley Cup Finals and some other news around the hockey world. Then Grz sits down with the boys to discuss his career so far and much more including:

Modeling his game after smaller defensemen
Transitioning from Charlestown to Ann Arbor for NTDP
A ton of firsts in Pittsburgh
Playing for his hometown team
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Mailbag + The NBA Finals

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Episode 185- BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week! But before the boys dip into the mailbag they catch up on the weekend, the Stanley Cup Finals, and some other hockey news. Then BY & Motts open up the mailbag to answer all of your questions and react to your stories which included:

A player getting recruited from Sweden
Finding the right curve for your stick
Kids not passing the puck
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Cushing Academy Head Coach: Ryan Bourque

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 7 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Episode 184- BY & Motts are back with an interview with former New York Rangers draft pick and newly named Cushing Academy Head Coach, Ryan Bourque! Before Ryan joins the guys catch up on the weekend and look forward to the Stanley Cup Finals starting up this week. Then Ryan Bourque sits down with the boys to discuss his career and much more including:

Growing up in NHL locker rooms with his father
Making strong relationships while playing
Attending the NTDP program
Transitioning from playing to coaching

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Mailbag +Chirps

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 31 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Episode 183- BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag episode for you this week. Before answering all of your questions the guys catch up on the weekend, the NHL, and some news across the league. Then they dip into the mailbag to read and react to all of your questions & stories which include:

Coach participation in practice
Using skills in other sports to translate to the ice
Funny business after the whistle
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Director of US Scouting: Brian Murphy

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 24 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Episode 182- BY & Motts are joined by longtime Tufts University Head Coach and now Director of US Scouting for NeutralZone.net, Brian Murphy! Before Brian joins the show the guys catch up on the weekend, the conference finals in the NHL, and some other NHL news. Then Murph sits down with the guys to discuss everything scouting and more including:

Valuing ice time at a public high school versus private
If you’re a good player, you will be found
What differentiates D1 & D3 players
NeutralZone.net & scouting
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Mailbag: Impactful Conversations & Too Many Men Penalties

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 17 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Episode 181- BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week! Before getting to all of your questions the guys catch up on their D skills sessions that just wrapped up last week, Mother’s Day weekend, and what has been going on in the NHL playoffs. Then BY & Motts dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions which include:

Does the playing level of a coach matter?
Introducing weight training at the right age
Having impactful conversations with players/coaches
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Anaheim Duck's All-Star: Frank Vatrano

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 10 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Episode 180- BY & Motts are back with an interview with current Anaheim Ducks forward and NHL All-Star, Frank Vatrano! Before Franky joins, the boys catch up on the weekend, the Bruins winning game 7 against Toronto, and some other NHL news. Then Springfield’s own, Frank Vatrano joins the show to discuss his career and upbringing which includes:

Helping the younger guys in Anaheim
Paying attention to detail
Shooting street hockey balls instead of pucks
Making his NHL debut
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Mailbag: Short Questions, Long Answers

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 3 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Episode 179- BY & Motts are back with a new mailbag episode this week! Before the guys get to all of your questions they catch up on BY’s time in Michigan for a tournament, the latest in the NHL playoffs, plus Doug Smith the real “goon”. Then BY & Motts open up the mailbag to answer all of your questions which included:

Transparency from coaches
What coaches enjoy about tryouts
How to skate “low”
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Mem Cup Champ & Globe Trotter: Rob Schremp

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Episode 178- BY & Motts are back with an interview with former Memorial Cup Champion, Motts’ teammate, and globe trotter, Rob Schremp! Before Rob joins, the guys catch up on BY’s time on Long Island over the weekend, Motts’ time in the rinks, and some NHL news that happened over the weekend. Then the boys bring in Schrempy all the way from a rink in Hong Kong for a great interview about his hockey career and more including:

Spending long hours in the rink
Tim Connolly being a big influence
Learning to play the right way
Winning the Memorial Cup
The My Hockey Rankings question of the week
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Mailbag + NHL Playoffs

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Episode 177- BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week. Beforehand, the guys catch up on BY’s time working the Boston Marathon, Denver winning the National Championship in the NCAA, and the NHL playoffs starting up this weekend. Then the guys dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions which include:

The transfer portal & the importance of commitment
Parents: no you can’t attend high school practice
Earning it in hockey
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A Couple of Wildcats

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Episode 176- BY & Motts are back with an interview with a couple former UNH Wildcats, Sean Collins & Steve Saviano! Before Sean and Steve join the show, the guys catch up on BY at Nationals in Michigan, the Hobey Baker Award finalists, and the transfer portal in College Hockey. Then BY & Motts sit down with a some of BY's teammates at UNH to discuss tons of topics including:

Growing up playing street hockey
North Shore vs. South Shore
The atmosphere at UNH
Boston Hockey Skills
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Mailbag & Frozen Four

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 5 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Episode 175- BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week. Before getting to all of your questions the guys catch up on the weekend, hit on the Frozen Four that is set for this week, and talk about a key college hockey player returning to school instead of going pro. Then the guys dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions and react to your stories which include:

Developing a path to reaching a division one school
How to make the most of a 40 minute ride to the rink
Finding balance with other sports
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Joe Mullen

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Episode 174- BY & Motts are joined by three time Stanley Cup Champion and Hockey Hall of Famer Joe Mullen! Before Joe joins the guys catch up on the weekend, recap the first d skills they held earlier in the week, and gear up for the upcoming College Hockey tournament. Then the legendary Joe Mullen sits down with the boys to chat about his career and more including:

His father working down the street at Madison Square Garden
Trying to live up to his older brothers standards
Playing at BC and transitioning to the pro game
Winning three Stanley Cups
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Mailbag: BY's Flu Game

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Episode 173- BY (sort of) & Motts are back this week with a brand new mailbag episode! BY is fresh off of a busy work week so we let Motts carry the episode and the guys touch on the upcoming Hockey East semi’s, Motts’ birthday, & the latest drama in the local high school hockey universe. Then the boys dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions including:

Parent coaches
Defensive skills camps this summer
Compete level
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Pat Rissmiller

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Episode 172- The Rinks Shrinks are back with an interview with former NHL forward and Holy Cross standout, Pat Rissmiller! BY is flying solo for this episode so we get right into our interview with Pat Rissmiller who is also currently a scout for the Anaheim Ducks.

Not worrying about how good you are at such a young age
Took the summers off as a kid
Going undrafted; interviewing with San Jose
Working in player development
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Mailbag+ Local Hockey Updates

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 8 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Episode 171- BY & Motts are back for a fresh mailbag episode this week! Before getting to all of your questions and comments the guys start off the episode with how games around Massachusetts have resulted in the playoffs, chat about the upcoming trade deadline in the NHL, and give some advice for current players when it comes to using your phones today. Then BY & Motts dip into the mailbag and give their reactions to your questions which include:

Crazy parent alert in Canada
Whistles on the bench? Greasy move
Defining “elite” at certain ages
Teaching a player to be more aggressive
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Bishop Kearney Selects Directors: Ben McManama & Chris Collins

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 1 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Episode 170- BY & Motts are back with an interview with directors of the Bishop Kearney Selects, Ben McManama & Chris Collins! Before the interview the guys catch up on the hockey season winding down, a sentimental moment for Motts’ son, and some NHL news. Then the BK boys sit down for a great chat about their hockey academy, their roles, and much more including:

Ben & Chris’ backgrounds
Building great relationships with parents
Helping the kids in anyway they can
The pros of attending the academy
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Mailbag + Quebec Peewee Recap

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Episode 169- BY & Motts are back with a fully loaded mailbag episode this week! Before the guys dip into the mailbag they catch up on BY’s time in Quebec, Jaromir Jagr’s jersey retirement, & some other NHL news. Then the guys get to all of your questions and stories in the mailbag including:

A drinking team with a hockey problem amongst the parents
Assessing the value of a summer team
Gifts for coaches
It’s more than points when it comes to scouting
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The BY Quebec Check In

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Episode 168- BY & Motts are back with BY coming to us from Quebec! The guys catch up on how the tournament is going, Brad Marchand’s 1000th game, and the final result of the Beanpot Championship from earlier in the week.

Then BY brings in some players from his team to share their experiences thus far during their time at the Quebec Pee Wee tournament.

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

Good luck to the Boston Junior Terriers!

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Mailbag & Too Much Taylor

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 9 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Episode 167- BY & Motts are back and dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions this week. But before the mailbag the guys catch up on the NHL All Star game festivities, NHL players being allowed back in the Olympics, and what city the NHL could add a team to. Then the guys open up the mailbag and get to your stories and questions which include:

Utilizing practice time correctly
Switching positions
Swapping jerseys mid game
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Goalie Guru: Brian Daccord

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 2 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Episode 166- BY & Motts are joined by Brian Daccord, owner of “Stop it Goaltending”, Boston University goalie coach, & father of Seattle Kraken goaltender, Joey Daccord. Before Brian joins, the guys catch up on their past week around the rink, the Battle of Comm Ave, and the latest news around the NHL. Then the guys welcome in goaltender coach Brian Daccord! Who joins us for an awesome conversation about:

Attending the Winter Classic to see his son get the start in net
The current state of goaltending
Mogility skating
Taking advantage of the summer time
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Mailbag & Beefs With Refs

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Episode 165- BY & Motts are back and ready to answer all of your questions and react to your stories in this week's mailbag episode! Before the guys dip in they catch up on the latest news in the NHL including Patrick Roy becoming the head coach of the Islanders, the latest injury news on Connor Bedard, and a new team coming to Salt Lake City? Then the guys open up the mailbag and answer all of your questions including:

Improving forechecking
Entering D3 at a later age
Coaches sending players out to intentionally injure others
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Former NY Islanders Forward: Josh Bailey

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Episode 164- BY & Motts are back with an interview with one of Motts’ former teammates; Josh Bailey! Bails joins the boys for a great conversation about his career and what he’s up to now including:

Always played multiple sports, was big into baseball
If kids aren’t having fun now they never will with the game
NHL draft experience
John Tavares on the Island
Playing his way in to the top six
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Mailbag & Snow Days

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 16:34:12 +0000

Episode 163- BY & Motts are back and ready to dip into the mailbag that is full of tons of your questions. But before that the boys catch up on the weekend and the fundraiser for BY’s Junior Terrier’s team, USA winning gold at World Juniors, and some recent news across the NHL. Then the guys get to a ton of your awesome questions & stories some of which include:

Some bush league moves at a tournament
Do your homework
Four lines for 8u?
Chaos at the Bantam level
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Catching Up After the Holidays

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 5 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Episode 162- BY & Motts are back with a fresh episode full of recapping how they spent their holidays, what was happening around the local rinks, & catch up on the Winter Classic & the World Juniors. The guys wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week.

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Best of Mailbag

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Episode 161- As we wrap up 2023 we bring you some of the best topics of discussion from our Mailbag episodes throughout the year! We would like to thank all of our amazing listeners for all of your support this year and we can’t wait to keep this train rolling in 2024. Have a wonderful and safe New Years celebration!

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The Empty Netters Podcast: Chris & Dan Powers

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Episode 160- BY & Motts are back with a hilarious and very entertaining interview with our friends Chris & Dan Powers from the “Empty Netters Podcast”! Before Chris & Dan join, the guys catch up on their teams hockey games over the weekend and chat about some recent NHL news. Then we welcome in the boys from the “Empty Netters Podcast” and have a ton of laughs and great conversation on some topics including:

Chris & Dan’s journey through hockey
Nicknames
Starting the podcast & growing their brand
Living in California and being involved in the movie business
NHL tidbits
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Mailbag + Captaincy Talk

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Episode 159- BY & Motts are back with a mailbag episode this week! Before the guys get to all of your questions, they catch up on Motts’ time in Colorado for a fundraiser and breakdown some recent news across the NHL. Then the boys dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions and comments some of which include:

Having fun between the pipes
Making a decision to delay college
Picking a position to watch during a game
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Former NHL Goaltender: Cory Schneider

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 8 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Episode 158- BY & Motts are back with former NHL goaltender, Cory Schneider! Before Schneids joins, the guys catch up on their time at the rinks over the last week, team USA preliminary rosters, and recent NHL news involving the draft & the salary cap. Then Cory Schneider joins the guys to chat about his career plus much more including:

Being open to coaching
First practice in Vancouver and playing with Roberto Luongo
Getting drafted in the first round
Advice for young goalies today

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Mailbag & Christmas Movies

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 1 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Episode 157- BY & Motts are back and ready to dip into the mailbag! Some of the topics and questions that were hit on included:

High school hockey experience
Keeping it classy at young kids games
Coaches dealing with treatment of referees from parents
Is it better for kids to play up?

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Thanksgiving & Weekend Re-Cap

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Episode 156- BY & Motts are back for a post Thanksgiving/weekend roundup episode! The guys recap how they spent their Thanksgiving and chat about some other hockey points including gearing up for the high school hockey season.

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Joey Vitale

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Episode 155- BY & Motts are back with former NHL veteran & current St. Louis Blues radio color commentator, Joe Vitale! Joe joins the boys to discuss his life growing up in the hockey world plus tons more including:

Receiving a Stanley Cup ring from the Blues
The importance of kids going through different phases
Getting drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins
A few epic Sidney Crosby Stories

BY & Motts wrap up the show by answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week. We hope you all had a happy and healthy Thanksgiving!

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Weekend Round Up

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Episode 154- BY & Motts are back with a round up episode ahead of Thanksgiving this week! BY talks about his time at the CCM hockey house plus the guys catch up on what has been going on around the NHL. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!

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Mailbag + Christmas Before Thanksgiving?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Episode 153- BY & Motts are back and dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions and comments. Topics include:

Concerns about the number of players at practice
A suggestion for Motts & his lawncare
Tuition issue
Unbalanced competition
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Jeremy Roenick

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Episode 152- BY & Motts are back with an interview with former NHL legend, Jeremy Roenick! Before JR hops on, the guys catch up on their weekends and chat about some news across the NHL. Then JR joins the guys for a great conversation about:

Gordie Howe dumping snow on his head
Highschool days: Thayer vs. Avon Old Farms
Learning to love the game
How the game is today
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Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Defenseman: Jack Rathbone

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Episode 151- BY & Motts are back with an interview with current Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins defenseman, Jack Rathbone! NOTE: During the recording of this interview, Jack was still a member of the Vancouver Canucks. Jack joins the boys to talk about:

Preparing for training camp
“You make a lot of money making five foot passes”
Enjoying playing summer baseball
His decision to go to Harvard
Conversations with Vancouver & family
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Weekend Wrap Up

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Tue, 7 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Episode 150- BY & Motts are back to breakdown their weekends around the rinks! BY shares his thoughts on the tournament he was coaching up in Buffalo, NY and also shares his new favorite wing spot. Then the guys get into some topics around the NHL.

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Mailbag

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 3 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Episode 149- BY & Motts are back to dip into the mailbag and answer all of your questions and react to your stories. Some topics from the mailbag includes:

Spending money on off-field/ice activities
Navigating the pathways for your kid
Dealing with a team that isn’t on the same page
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BY & Motts wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week and talk about the World Series.

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Weekend Round Up: Exposure Cup, Jumbo Joe, & The Heritage Classic

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Episode 148- BY & Motts are back with a weekend round up episode! The guys chat about BY’s team winning the Exposure Cup, the Heritage Classic, & the retirement of a long time NHL centerman.

At the end of the show we dedicate a moment of silence to Adam Johnson following his tragic death that took place over the weekend. Our thoughts & prayers are with his family, friends, and current & former teammates at this extremely difficult time.

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Jimmy Howard

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Episode 147- BY & Motts are back with an interview with former Detroit Red Wings goaltender, Jimmy Howard! Jimmy joins the guys to talk about his hockey journey which includes:

Becoming a goalie at a young age
“I was a rink rat”
Deciding to play college hockey
Epic Dominik Hasek stories
Being a hockey dad
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Weekend Round Up

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Episode 146- BY & Motts are back with a recap from their times at the rinks last weekend. On top of the recap the guys catch up on what’s been going on around the NHL and Motts’ time in the broadcast booth for Boston College.

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Mailbag and Defending the " Elite"

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Episode 145- BY & Motts are back with a new mailbag episode this week. The boys catch up on their weekends around the rinks, chat about the NHL and Connor Bedard, & then dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions which include:

Sibling stories across hockey
Setting up practices for different skill levels
Defining the word “elite” in youth hockey
Individual sports vs. team sports
+more!

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

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Mixed Bag

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Episode 144- BY & Motts are back with a fresh episode full of catching up on their tournaments last weekend and hitting on some topics across the NHL. Topics included:

Patrice Bergeron reactions
CEO/BY on remote for tournaments
Connor Bedard
NHL news
A new hockey policy in Canada
+ more

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

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Patrice Bergeron Interview

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Episode 143- BY & Motts are thrilled to bring you this episode featuring an interview with Stanley Cup Champion, Six-Time Selke Award winner, & recently retired Boston Bruin: Patrice Bergeron! Sit back, relax, and listen to this future Hockey Hall of Famer talk about his career & how he became such a good player & leader for 20 years.

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Mailbag: Alternate Players, Competition, Be On Time

admin@bleav.com (Bleav and The Rink Shrinks) — Fri, 6 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000

BY & Motts are back with a mailbag episode this week! Before answering all of your questions & reacting to your stories the guys chat about the weekend, a couple losses in the sports world, and some recent NHL news. Then the guys dip into the mailbag to answer your questions about:

Gotta have a goalie
Navigating the “alternate” player mentality
Dealing with some higher competition
A coach constantly being late
+ more!

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