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Brendan Collins & Brian Murphy of Neutral Zone Jan 18, 2025

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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.

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

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Mailbag + Sliding In To BY's DM's Jan 10, 2025

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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
+ more!

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

This episode of The Rink Shrinks is dedicated to Eddie Mottau

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Kevin Shattenkirk Jan 03, 2025

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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

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

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Mailbag + Being Accountable Dec 20, 2024

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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
+ more

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

Happy Holidays from The Rink Shrinks!

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Jason Demers Dec 16, 2024

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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

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

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Mailbag + Hands In The Air Dec 06, 2024

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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

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

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Ryan Whitney Nov 29, 2024

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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
+ more!

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

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Mailbag + Goalie In The Box Nov 22, 2024

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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
+ more

BY & Motts wrap up the show by answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!

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Taylor MacDougall & Steve Metcalf Nov 15, 2024

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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.

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

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Mailbag + Miles Burgin: Forward Surrey Eagles Nov 08, 2024

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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: