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Neil Lodin of My Hockey Rankings Aug 23, 2024

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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 Aug 16, 2024

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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
When is the right time for showcases for juniors
+ more!

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

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Ketchup Time Aug 09, 2024

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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
+more!

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

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Mailbag + A Day With The Cup Aug 02, 2024

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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
+ more

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

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Vegas Golden Knights Scout: Jim McKenzie Jul 26, 2024

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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
+ more!

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

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Mailbag + Making Cuts Jul 19, 2024

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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
+ more!

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

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San Jose Sharks Defenseman: Henry Thrun Jul 12, 2024

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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

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

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Mailbag+ Happy 4th & Canada Day! Jun 28, 2024

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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
+ more!

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

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 Jun 21, 2024

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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
+ more!

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

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If you're interested in sponsoring the show, please reach out to us by email or DM us on Instagram!

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Today's Episode Was Sponsored By:

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Franklin Sports

My Hockey Rankings

Colony Grill

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Mailbag + The NBA Finals Jun 14, 2024

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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: