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Lehigh Valley Phantoms Forward: Garrett Wilson Mar 24, 2023

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Episode 114- BY & Motts are back with a fresh interview with one of Motts’ former teammates and current Lehigh Valley Phantoms forward, Garrett Wilson! Before Garrett joins the boys, they catch up on Motts’ birthday festivities and touch on the recent championships for the local high schools in Massachusetts. Then Willy jumps on for an awesome interview hitting on a variety of topics including:

Growing up in Canada and getting into hockey
Having a positive mindset when joining the ECHL
Being a great teammate & a leader
Recent viral video fighting Marc McLaughlin
+ tons more!

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

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Mailbag: Rink Steak, Tying Skates, + Your Voicemails Mar 17, 2023

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Episode 113- BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week! Before getting to your questions and voicemails Motts provides a state tournament update, BY recaps his team winning the championship in the EHF last weekend, & they both react to the great feedback we have received from our interview with Colby Armstrong! Then the boys dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions & react to your voicemails. Some topics included:

What age should you be tying your skates?
Determining when players should move up levels
Rink steak
A couple voicemails!
The My Hockey Rankings question of the week
+ much more!

BY & Motts close the show talking about their upcoming defensive camp coming up in April and touch on some College Hockey awards.

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First Round Pick, Analyst, Podcast Host: Colby Armstrong Mar 10, 2023

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Episode 112- BY & Motts are back with an electric interview with former first round pick and current host of the ‘Chiclets Game Notes’ podcast, Colby Armstrong! Prior to Army joining the boys, they catch up on what went on last week including Motts’ (finally) going on a trip to Florida, BY taking in some local playoff hockey, and some crazy antics across the rinks. Then nine-year NHL veteran & current Pittsburgh Penguins analyst, Colby Armstrong joins the boys for an awesome conversation that included:

Memorial cup & the experiences that came from it
Wolfpack mentality “mess with one mess with all”
Being versatile, play different positions
‘Chiclets Game Notes’ Podcast
Being a hockey dad

BY & Motts wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week and fill you in on their upcoming defenseman camp! You can register here at: www.therinkshrinks.com/book-online

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Mailbag + AAHA President: Glenn Hefferan Mar 03, 2023

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Episode 111- BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag episode! Before dipping into the mailbag the guys catch up on what went on around the rinks last week & welcome in Glenn Hefferan who is currently the President of the Atlantic Amateur Hockey Association (AAHA) for a quick chat! Glenn has provided tons of graphic stats that the guys get into among other topics! Then BY & Motts dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions including:

Coaches “working the ref”
Worries about weight
The My Hockey Rankings question of the week
Texts from parents
& so much more!

The guys wrap up the show talking about the NHL trades that have gone on around the league.

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2009 Stanley Cup Champion: Tyler Kennedy Feb 24, 2023

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Episode 110- BY & Motts are back with a great interview with 2009 Stanley Cup Champion & 10-year NHL veteran, Tyler Kennedy! Prior to TK joining the show the guys catch up on how BY’s team did in their hockey tournament down in Florida and Motts’ shares his adventures from the last week. Then the guys welcome in Tyler Kennedy for an awesome discussion on tons of topics including:

His biggest critic: his mother
Sports Psychology, the mental part of the game
A great first call up story
Michelle Therrien sending TK to fight Scottie Upshall
Winning the cup with Pitt in ‘09
Tyler Kennedy Training

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

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Mailbag + NU Assistant Coach: Jason Guerriero Feb 17, 2023

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Episode 109- BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag episode plus a bonus interview with Northeastern University assistant coach, Jason Guerriero! Jason joins the guys for a quick interview fresh off of winning the Beanpot on Monday night! The guys also dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions and react to your stories, some of which included:

Better for a player: talented team or good coaching?
USA hockey Intelligym
The My Hockey Rankings question of the week
“Must haves” for hockey rinks
+ so much more

The boys wrap up the show chatting about another Florida trip for BY & his team for a hockey tournament and the guys fill you in on the details of their upcoming hockey camps.

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All Time NHL Legend: Keith Tkachuk Feb 10, 2023

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Episode 108- BY & Motts are back with a great interview with an absolute legend of the hockey world, Keith Tkachuk! Before Big Walt joins the guys, they catch up on BY’s festivities down in Florida last week, Motts’ time at the Beanpot games, and the guys get to the My Hockey Rankings question of the week. Then the boys welcome in Keith for a great conversation that covered a number of different topics including:

Playing with a young Teemu Selanne
Spending one year at BU in a superstar filled lineup
Getting the nickname “Walt”
Managing expectations of his kids Brady & Matthew getting drafted
Brady & Matthew making the All-Star game and playing together
Compete & be a good teammate
+ much more!

BY & Motts wrap up the show with some upcoming camp information being hosted by the Shrinks themselves & the guys give their Super Bowl predictions.

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Mailbag: U-7 Dilemma, High School Entitlement, Sympathy Falls Feb 03, 2023

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Episode 107- BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week! Prior to answering all of your questions, the guys chat about BY’s upcoming tournament this week in Florida, catch up on some games over the weekend, and BY shares his do’s & don'ts. Then the guys dip into the mailbag and answer your questions on topics including:

Managing expectations for a young player
Dealing with entitlement at the high school level
The My Hockey Rankings question of the week
Rather sit on a winning team or be a starter on a losing team
+ much more!

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Under 18 U.S.A. National Team Head Coach: Dan Muse Jan 27, 2023

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Episode 106- BY & Motts are back with a great interview with current Head Coach of the United States U-18 National Team, Dan Muse! Before Dan joins, the guys catch up on the weekend which included Motts covering the Boston College game on TV, BY gearing up for his hockey tournament next week in Florida, & the guys chat about an interesting tweet regarding ages for kids playing Division I college. Then Dan joins the guys for an awesome conversation which hit on tons of points including:

Growing up in Northern California & Alabama
Coaching at Yale & winning a National Championship
Working through interviews to get a head coaching position
Key things to recruiting players
“You gotta compete within yourself”
+ much more!

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

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Mailbag: Handshake Line, Boarding School, More Mating Season Jan 20, 2023

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Episode 105- BY & Motts are back to answer all of your questions on this week’s mailbag episode! Prior to dipping into the mailbag the guys chat about their weekends and some stories that came across their timelines. Then they react to a bunch of your questions some of which included topics like: