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Ottawa Senators Captain: Brady Tkachuk Jun 02, 2023

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Episode 124- BY & Motts are back with an unreal interview with the captain of the Ottawa Senators, Brady Tkachuk! Before Brady joins the guys, they catch up on what went on over Memorial Day weekend, talk about the Stanley Cup Finals matchup, and have a laugh over some hockey celebrations on the baseball field. Then the youngest of the two Tkachuk boys joins for an awesome chat about:

Learning to play the game with his brother Matthew
His sister being the best athlete in the family
Growing up in the city of St. Louis and learning from tons of different athletes
Taking on a leadership role
+ much more!

BY & Motts wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week where they give their winners for the Cup finals and they breakdown the news of the BCHL parting ways from Hockey Canada.

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Mailbag: Role Players, Crazy Parents, & IMO May 26, 2023

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Episode 123- BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag full of all of your questions & comments this week! Before the mailbag the guys catch up on what went on over the weekend, talk about the NHL Conference Finals, & BY shares a quote. Then we dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions, some topics included:

Advancing in hockey as a “role” player
Specific coaches for specific positions
Let your kid be a kid
The My Hockey Rankings questions of the week
+ much more!

BY & Motts wrap up the show by sharing the awful news of a tragic story that happened in Wisconsin earlier this month.

To support the family of Evelyn Gurney please visit the Goals for Gurney GoFund Me Page. Fundraiser for Brian Gurney by Ellie Vielhuber : Goals For Gurney (gofundme.com)

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Sixteen Year NHL Vet, Motts' Former Teammate: Brian Gionta May 19, 2023

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Episode 122- BY & Motts are back with an awesome interview with former BC Eagle, Motts’ teammate & 16 year NHL veteran, Brian Gionta! Before Gio joins us, the guys catch up on the weekend and talk some NHL playoffs then Brian jumps on with the guys to talk about his career and share some great stories including:

Being the middle of two brothers, couple brawls were had
Choosing to attend Boston College over other schools
The famous Gionta van
Adapting to the checking line role
+ much more!

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

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Mailbag + Happy Mother's Day! May 12, 2023

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Episode 121- BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag this week! Before the guys dig into the mailbag they catch up on the weekend and talk about their appearance at the Kentucky Derby party. Then BY & Motts dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions about:

Worrying about being the best kid on the team at a young age
Lack of confidence & ice time
Volunteer coaches versus paid coaches
The My Hockey Rankings question of the week
+ tons more!

BY & Motts wrap up the show talking NHL awards and wish all the mom’s out there a Happy Mother's Day!

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Local & Longtime NHL Vet: Tony Amonte May 05, 2023

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Episode 120- BY & Motts are back this week with local guy and former NHL vet, Tony Amonte! Before Tony joins us the guys catch up on the playoffs, a former guest having success for USA hockey, & their time over at the Shamrock Shootout. Tony Amonte then joins the fellas to talk about his playing and post playing career and much more which included:

Making his decision to attend BU during spring break his senior year
First time suiting up for the Rangers at MSG
1996 World Cup of Hockey
Bob Probert & Jeremy Roenick influence
Getting into coaching high school hockey
& much more!

BY & Motts wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week and talk about some NHL award finalists.

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Mailbag: HS vs Tier 1, Multiple Select Teams, Playoff Questions Apr 28, 2023

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Episode 119- BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week! Before answering all of your questions the guys catch up on the weekend, BY breaks one of his own rules, and Motts talks about his performance in the Bruins Alumni game. Then the guys dip into the mailbag to read your stories and answer your questions on:

A high school season versus a tier one season
Leaving town hockey for club hockey
Some rink steak talk
Playing for multiple “select” teams
Lack of communication from a team when it comes to cuts

The guys wrap up the episode answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week.

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NCAA National Champions Jake Quillan & Collin Graf Apr 21, 2023

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Episode 118- BY & Motts are back with an interview with two National Champions, Jake Quillan & Collin Graf of the University of Quinnipiac Bobcats! Before Jake & Collin join us, the guys catch up on the last week involving some other sports, Marathon Monday, & how the Bruins have played through two games. Then the boys welcome in Jake Quillan & Collin Graf from Quinnipiac University who are fresh off of a National Championship as they touch on:

Getting back to campus
Jake choosing the college route over playing major juniors in Canada
Playing other sports, taking time off from hockey
Culture: “It’s like a game every day”
The Celly
Returning to the Q after this year

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

This episode is dedicated to family and friends of Paul Funk, Paul O’Connor, & Paul Galvin.

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Mailbag: BY's Voice is Back! Apr 14, 2023

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Episode 117- BY & Motts are back with this week’s mailbag episode! BY’s voice is back and he’s ready to chat about the frozen four, the on-going defensive camp the guys are running, and some posts from our social media. Then the guys dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions on:

Low amount of participants in tryouts
Dealing with a bad coach
The last ride with your hockey player
When do you focus on one sport?

The boys wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week.

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Over 1K Games & Two Time Cup Champion: Trevor Daley Apr 07, 2023

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Episode 116- BY & Motts are back with a great interview with two-time Stanley Cup Champion & current youth hockey father, Trevor Daley! Before the boys welcome in Dales, they discuss BY’s current voice situation, Motts’ Boston sports day last week, and inform you on the upcoming defensive camp which takes place in Dennis, MA starting in late April. Then guys welcome in Trevor Daley who joined us live from Wilkes-Barre Scranton, PA just before puck drop for a great chat about:

His first love: basketball, not hockey
Learning how to use your feet properly as a player
Playing in the Soo is like “playing in the NHL”
Picking your spots
Winning two cups, second one actually being on the ice without injury

Motts’ carries the bus as he and BY wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week and give a shoutout to all the USA Hockey National Champions!

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Mailbag: Preparing for Checking, Bubble Players, & a Voicemail Mar 31, 2023

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Episode 115- BY & Motts are back and are ready to answer all of your questions in this week’s mailbag! The guys catch up on what went on over the past week and talk about what skill sets can be transferred to the ice from the spring sports that are now taking place. Then Brian & Mike dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions some of which included: