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Mixed Bag Oct 13, 2023

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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 Oct 10, 2023

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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 Oct 06, 2023

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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!

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

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Vancouver Canucks Forward: Aidan McDonough Sep 29, 2023

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BY & Motts are back with a special guest & current Vancouver Canucks rookie, Aidan McDonough! Before Aidan joins the show, the guys catch up on how their games have gone this season plus they catch up on some of the latest NHL news across the league. Then the guys welcome in Aidan McDonough who is entering his first NHL training camp with the Vancouver Canucks! Aidan and the boys talk about a bunch of different things including:

Growing up playing baseball
Getting down to the rink should be the best part of the day
Owning the middle of the rink
Playing in the Beanpot & winning two
Scoring the shootout winner in the Beanpot finals
Scoring his first career NHL goal

BY & Motts wrap up the show discussing our recent guests, Ian & Neil Lodin of My Hockey Rankings.

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That Time of Year with Ian & Neil Lodin of My Hockey Rankings Sep 27, 2023

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Episode 140- BY & Motts are back with a conversation with our friends over at My Hockey Rankings! Ian & Neil Lodin join the guys ahead of the first hockey rankings release of the season!

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Mailbag: Tier Jumping, Social Media Use, Sparx Machine Sep 22, 2023

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Episode 139- BY & Motts are back with a brand new mailbag episode this week! Before the guys get to all of your stories & questions they catch up on what’s been going on around the rinks and react to the recent Mike Babcock resignation. Then BY & Motts dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions including:

Weighing out options for teams
Managing team social media accounts
How to suggest coaching tips to a coach (if you have a coaching background)
Best time to jump from tier 2 to tier 1
Parent coaches selecting Quebec peewee tournament teams
+ much more

BY & Motts wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week and talk about starting up a couple of their own leagues!

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Power Skating Hockey Coach: Katy Jo West Sep 15, 2023

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Episode 138- BY & Motts are back with an interview with Stryd. OS Power Skating Coach, Katy Jo West! Before Katy joins the podcast, the guys catch up on what’s been going on around the rinks and the current Mike Babcock situation. Then Katy Jo jumps on with the guys to discuss her power skating company and tons more including:

Using social media to stay real to her coaching
Pink Overalls
Hockey skating coach
Having success in teaching
Having fun with the skaters and chirping
STRYD. OS

The guys wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings questions of the week.

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Mailbag: Centers, Defense, & Motts' Crickets Sep 08, 2023

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Episode 137- BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag this week. Before dipping into the mailbag, the guys catch up on what went on as they got back into the rinks and back on to the ice. Then the guys read all your stories and answer your questions which include:

Centers vs. Wingers
A new coach & hockey player learning drills
There’s nothing wrong with playing defense
+ so much more!

The guys wrap up the show answering a few questions presented by My Hockey Rankings.

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Athlete Mindset Coach & Author: Danielle McDonough Sep 01, 2023

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Episode 136- BY & Motts are back with an outstanding interview with Athlete Mindset Coach, Danielle McDonough! Before Danielle joins us the guys chat about Motts’ garage set up, a friend of the program’s son winning the Little League World Series, & hockey season getting started. Then the guys welcome in former professional hockey player and current Athlete Mindset Coach, Danielle McDonough! Danielle joins the guys to talk about her career and profession and hit on topics which includes:

Playing with all boys up until 18
Thoughts on checking and when it should start
“You can only sweep things under the rug for so long”
Dealing with getting cut
How to have a peaceful ride home
Effort & Attitude (things you can control)
Her book: The Empowered Athlete- Self-Confidence, Self-Acceptance, and Self Worth: An Athlete’s Guide to Excellence

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

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Mailbag: NESC, Men's League, & House League Aug 25, 2023

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Episode 135- BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag episode for you this week. Prior to reading and reacting to your questions & stories the guys chat about the Hold The Line game that BY played in this week. Then the guys dip into the mailbag and cover all of your questions including: