The Rink Shrinks
The Rink Shrinks features special guests from the hockey world. They're keeping it real in the rink, helping our listeners navigate their way through it in a humorous and educational format.
Episodes
Jayden Kurtz: Chicago Steel D-Man & Anaheim Ducks 2nd Rd Draft Pick
Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back this week with an interview with second round pick of the Anaheim Ducks and current Chicago Steel defenseman, Jayden Kurtz! Before Jayden joins the guys, they catch up on what’s been going on around the rinks, the USA development league, and some NHL news.
Then the boys welcome Kurtzy who talks about what it was like growing up in “the State of Hockey”, playin
Colby Cohen: VP of Hockey and Players Experience for the USHL
Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back this week with an interview with former 2nd round pick and current VP of hockey and player experience for the USHL, Colby Cohen! Before Colby joins the show the guys break down what went on over the weekend, the NHL preseason and some other hockey news. Then, BY & Colby sat down to chat about his hockey career and what his role entails working for the USHL
USHL Regular Season is Here + NHL Notes
Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back this week to chat about the Chicago Steel’s preseason wrapping up as they get ready for the regular season to start this week. The guys also hit on some NHL news that includes the passing of hockey legend, Barry Melrose, and Ryan Leonard getting a nice new contract with the Washington Capitals. BY & Motts wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings q
Preseason Hockey + Ian & Neil Lodin of My Hockey Rankings
Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back this week with our friends Ian and Neil Lodin of My Hockey Rankings! Ian and Neil join the guys to discuss where they currently are keeping up with the standings and teams, some expectations when it comes to tournaments, and what changes they have made over the years. The guys also breakdown some news across the NHL and wrap up the show with the Motts’ Moment
College Time for The Kids; Hockey Season Is Here
Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are finally back! The guys catch up on what’s been going on the last few weeks with their kids moving out to school and Motts settling into training camp with the Chicago Steel as their preseason schedule is about to begin. The boys also breakdown some of the latest news in the NHL and wrap up the show with the My Hockey Rankings question of the week.
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Mailbag + Puck Play & Gearing Up For Next Season
Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back this week with a mailbag episode where the guys break down another question from Grumpy Hockey Dad who is wondering about ways to improve away from the puck at higher levels. Another question includes mindset evolution and team goals vs personal goals. The guys wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week and give you the Motts’ momen
Former BC Eagle, Mike Hardman
Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back this week with an interview with Hanover, MA native and former BC Eagle, Mike Hardman! Mike joins the boys after being a long time follower on the gram to chat about his days in college, going pro, and what his offseason has been like as he looks to make an NHL club this fall. The boys wrap up the show with the Motts’ moment lock of the week.
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Mailbag + Summer Time Rink Atmospheres
Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back this week with a mailbag episode where the guys break down another question from Worried Hockey Mom who is wondering if the current Massachusetts split season model is on borrowed time. Another question includes the USHL expanding out west and what it may mean for local kids in New England. The guys wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of
Ryan Shea on his excitement to play with the Oilers
Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back this week and are joined by Edmonton Oiler Ryan Shea! Ryan and the guys talk about his time in the minors and in Pittsburgh since our last interview with him and his new contract with the Oilers and BY & Motts also give their takes on Patrick Kane returning to the Blackhawks and Ryan Getzlaf getting into coaching and give the Motts’ moment lock of the weekend
Catching Up on a Busy Summer
Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back this week to chat about a very busy summer in the NHL which includes an 84 game season, the Anaheim Ducks matching the Philadelphia Flyers offer sheet for Leo Carlsson, and Steve Yzerman stepping down from the GM role in Detroit. The boys wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week and Motts gives out his Motts’ moment lock of the we
Benefits of Soccer, Avoiding Burnout, & Offer Sheets
Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a mailbag episode this week! BY comes to us live from Nantucket during the Y3K hockey camp and gives us a breakdown of how the camp has gone thus far. The guys dip into the mailbag to answer your questions which include the benefits of playing soccer and what hockey families can do to avoid burnout. BY & Motts wrap up the show answering the My Hockey
NHL Draft & Free Agency + Rob Concannon
Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back this week with a recap of the NHL Draft, free agency, and an interview with now two-time guest, Rob Concannon! Before the interview BY & Motts chat about what they have been up to off the ice and all the wild moves that have happened across the NHL draft and free agency. Then, the boys welcomed in the President of the South Carolina Stingrays of the ECHL,
Carolina Are Champions with Brian Boyle
Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back and are joined by former 16 year NHL veteran, current analyst for the NHL Network, and our first guest of the Rink Shrinks podcast, Brian Boyle! Bri and the guys talk about the Stanley Cup Final and the impacts some of the players had on the series and what it took to win the series. Boyler also jumps into working the game by being an analyst and what it’s lik
Ketchup? No, Catch Up: Cup Finals, World Cup, High School Drama
Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau breakdown everything that has gone down in this epic Stanley Cup Final between Vegas and Carolina which features multiple goal comebacks and a goalie change! The guys also give their thoughts on the latest award winners in the NHL which included the Selke Trophy, Vezina Trophy, and Lady Byng Award. BY & Motts wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings questi
Stanley Cup Final + A Novel By Grumpy Hockey Dad
Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back this week with a fresh mailbag episode! Before answering all of your questions the guys recap Motts’ week on the golf course and the Chicago Wolves development camp. Then they jump into some NHL awards that were handed out to some of the top names across the league and touch on the loss of Claude Lemieux. BY & Motts wrap up the show answering your question
Chicago Steel Rookie Camp, NHL Playoffs, and More D on the PK
Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back this week and kick things off chatting about Motts’ weekend in Chicago for rookie camp with the Chicago Steel. Then the boys pivot into the NHL with Vegas already locking up the Western Conference, they discuss who they think will come out of the Eastern Conference. BY & Motts wrap up the show hitting on the PWHL championship, World Championships, the Cald
Conference Finals Are Set, Black Bear, and Local Legends
Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week and are ready to answer all of your questions! The boys also hit on the epic game seven between Montreal and Buffalo, the Conference Finals matchups, and who to keep an eye on to help get their team to the Cup finals. To wrap up the show the guys answer the My Hockey Rankings question of the week.
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Chris "Knuckles" Nilan, Thanks to the Judge, NHL Playoffs
Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back this week with an interview with Chris “Knuckles” Nilan! Chris sits down with the boys to chat about his career which featured learning some discipline, winning a Stanley Cup, and getting inducted into the Massachusetts Hockey of Fame alongside Motts.
Knuckles gives his thoughts on the Canadiens in the midst of the Stanley Cup run and makes it known that the c
Hall of Fame Honors, Playoff Hockey & Youth Hockey Reality Checks
The guys are back with a packed episode covering everything from NHL playoff intensity to youth hockey development and coaching philosophy. Motts shares stories from his Massachusetts Hockey Hall of Fame weekend, while BY breaks down his trip to a major spring hockey tournament in Philadelphia.
The crew dives into Stanley Cup playoff storylines, offensive-zone trends in today’s game, the Vezina Tr
Former NHL Tough Guy Turned Youth Hockey Coach: David Clarkson
Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with an interview with former NHL tough guy and current youth hockey head coach, David Clarkson! Clarky joins the boys to discuss the importance of coaching kids in today's game and what it was like playing with Motts and playing in the NHL. BY & Motts wrap up the show by answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week and Motts gives his Motts momen
Catching Up With The Boys
Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back again this week for a recap episode! In this episode Motts breaks down his first season behind the bench in Chicago and what his expectations are of his players moving forward. The guys also recap the Masters Tournament and hit on some NHL news that has broken in the last couple of weeks. BY & Motts wrap up the show by answering the My Hockey Rankings ques
Hockey Hall of Famer Turned Author, Chris Pronger
Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with an interview with Hockey Hall of Famer, Stanley Cup Champion, and now author, Chris Pronger! Prongs sits down with the boys to discuss his career and his new book that is being released today and more including:
You have to be willing to bet on yourself
San Jose telling him to his face they aren’t drafting him
Winning the Cup with Anaheim
Winning
Mailbag + Frozen Four
Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week! The guys recap Motts’ weekend coaching, the NCAA frozen four regionals, and what happened around the rinks at the National Championships at the youth level. Then the boys dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions which include:
Roster size at the Bantam level
Keeping confidence despite some struggles in t
Micheal Haley: Professional Tough Guy & All-Around Teammate
Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with an interview with former professional tough guy in the NHL & AHL, Micheal Haley! Before the interview the guys catch up on everything around the rinks both personally and in the hockey world. Then the boys welcome in Hales for a great interview about his career and more including:
Big lacrosse player, transferring those skills to the ice
Making t
Mailbag + MA & MN State Tournaments With Murph
Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a new hybrid mailbag episode this week featuring a friend of the program, Brian Murphy of Neutral Zone! The boys shoot the breeze about the Massachusetts high school hockey tournament, prep schools, and answer some of your mailbag questions as well including:
What is your top priority as a hockey parent
Players shouldn’t be in a rush to get to prep s
Ryan Vesce: Former Pro & CEO of Matterhorn Fit
Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with an interview with Ryan Vesce, a long time professional hockey player and co-founder and CEO of Matterhorn Fit! Before Ryan joins, the guys recap their week around the rink, talk about some trades that happened prior to the deadline on Friday, and hit on the local high school playoffs that are underway in Massachusetts. Then the boys welcome in Ryan to tal
Mailbag + USA Is Golden!
Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a new mailbag episode this week! Before the mailbag the guys recap the Gold Medal victories for both the men and women of Team USA! Then boys dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions including:
Playing for two AAA teams in two different levels
Finding the right path to playing Division I hockey
The right time to focus on advancing in sp
Chasing Gold, Ryan Hughes of Revive DNA
Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back and welcome in Ryan Hughes of Revive DNA to the show! Before Ryan joins the guys give their full breakdown of everything that is happening in the Olympics and what went on over the weekend around the links locally. Then the boys welcome in Ryan Hughes former professional hockey player and now General Manager of Revive DNA for North America for a great discussi
Mailbag + Fan Chirps
Episode 267- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a new mailbag episode this week. Before getting to all of your questions and stories the guys recap the Super Bowl and breakdown what went on around the rinks over the weekend. Then the guys dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions that include:
How to resolve an issue in a small hockey community
Ice time versus a talented te
Matt Martin
Episode 266- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with an interview with Matt Martin! Before Marty joins, the boys catch up on the weekend, recap the NHL Stadium Series, and hit on some recent trades in the NHL. Then the guys bring in long time NHL veteran and now Special Assistant to the GM of the New York Islanders Matt Martin to chat about his career and share some stories that includes:
No
Mailbag + Mt. Rushmore of USA Players
Episode 265- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week. Before getting to all of your questions the guys recap their weekends and talk about the Patriots getting back to the SuperBowl! Then the boys dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions and react to your stories that include:
Utilizing roster spots at the high school level
Ice time for Mites
Bob Mancini of USA Hockey
Episode 264- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with an interview with current Assistant Executive Director of USA Hockey, Bob Mancini! Before Bob joins the show, the guys catch up on their time around the rinks from last week, the Hobey Baker award finalists, and fights breaking out across multiple leagues in the same week! Then Bob Mancini joins the show to discuss his current role with USA h
First Mailbag of 2026
Episode 263- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with the first mailbag of 2026! The guys kick off the episode recapping their weekends around the rinks and putting the focus on relaying the correct message to the team. Then the boys dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions and react to your stories which includes:
Adapting to a higher level of hockey going from peewee to bantam
Paul Carey
Episode 262- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh interview to kick off the year 2026 with local guy, Paul Carey! Before Paul joins the show, the guys catch up on their teams and where they are at heading into the new year, Sweden winning the World Juniors tournament, and a big congratulations to Ryan Mottau committing to Connecticut College! Then the boys bring in Weymouth, MA nativ
Best of 2025
Episode 261- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back to wish all of our families, friends, and amazing listeners a Happy Holidays during this “Best Of” episode! We hope you enjoy some of our favorite stories and messages from some of our best interviews during 2025. Enjoy clips of interviews from:
Albert Breer
Mike Rupp
David Warsofsky
Rob Scuderi
Bobby Holik
As always, BY & Motts wrap u
Mailbag !!
Episode260 Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week.
BY & Motts wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week! Then, we get Motts’ moment lock of the week presented by FanDuel!
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UConn Huskies HC- Mike Cavanaugh
Episode 259- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with an interview with UConn men’s hockey coach, Mike Cavanaugh! Before Cav joins the show the guys recap their weekends around the rinks, discuss more about the ongoing issue in the Olympic world, and touch on some up and coming prospects that are getting ready for the NHL. Then the guys welcome in North Andover, MA native and Motts’ former assis
Mailbag + Parents Group Chats
Episode 258- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week. Before answering all of your questions the guys recap their Thanksgiving’s, give their breakdowns from around the rinks, and chat about the disaster that is the hockey rink being built in Milan for the Olympics. Then the boys dip into the mailbag to react to all of your questions and stories which include:
Dennis Seidenberg + Happy Thanksgiving!
Episode 257- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh episode of The Rink Shrinks featuring an interview with Stanley Cup Champion, Dennis Seidenberg! Before Seids joins the show, the guys chat about their weekends around the rinks and two-sport standout athlete Mason West solidifying his legacy with an epic senior year playing football at Edina High School. Then the BY sits down with De
Mailbag + Bryan Berard, Size, & Tryouts
Episode 256- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a new mailbag episode this week! But before answering all of your questions the guys recap their weekends around the rinks, Bryan Berard joins the boys for a quick chat, and the guys recap some news around the NHL including some tough injuries to Charlie McAvoy and Jack Hughes. Then the boys dip into the mailbag to answer all of your question
Mark Dennehy of the 'Youth Sports Positive' Podcast
Episode 255- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a new episode of The Rink Shrinks featuring an interview with long time hockey coach and now podcaster, Mark Dennehy! Before Mark joins the show, BY & Motts catch up on their time spent at the rinks over the weekend and talk about the newest Hockey Hall of Fame inductees. Then the boys welcome in Mark to the show to chat about his life in
Mailbag + Physicality
Episode 254- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a new mailbag episode this week on The Rink Shrinks! Before all of your questions and stories Motts shares his story about a tough loss over the weekend and the guys hit on a bunch of NHL stories including Alex Ovechkin scoring his 900th career goal. Then the boys dip into the mailbag and give their reactions to your questions and stories whi
Jason Guerriero of USA Hockey
Episode 253- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back on The Rink Shrinks with an interview with now two-time guest, Jason Guerriero! Before the interview the guys recap their weekends around the rinks and hit on some NHL topics including some new contracts and milestones. Then BY sits down with Jason for a great chat about:
From coaching to college hockey to coaching more youth hockey
Second ye
Mailbag & Brad Marchand Tribute
11:47 - Brad Marchand tribute discussion
Character development and becoming a leader
Accountability
Skillset that he had
16:55 - Learning from your teammates (positive and negatives and learning from mistakes)
Motts learning from Paul Martin
“Stealing from your teammates”
19:30 - Matthew Schafer’s hot start in his rookie season
Talking about Matt Martin
Torey Krug Interview
Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh episode of The Rink Shrinks featuring an interview with Torey Krug! Before the interview BY & Motts catch up on their weekends around the rinks, the Rangers struggles at home early in the season, the Canadiens contract extensions, The boys welcome to discuss his path to the NHL and more including:
How he fell in love with the game
Decision to
Mailbag With Murph
Episode 250- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week featuring friend of the program, Brian Murphy of Neutral Zone! Before the mailbag, BY & Motts catch up on their weekends around the rinks and they chat about some new extensions for some superstars in the NHL. BY, Motts, and Murph then dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions and react to your
Glenn Hefferan: Commissioner & President of the USHL
Episode 249- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh episode of The Rink Shrinks featuring an interview with the Commissioner and President of the USHL, Glenn Hefferan! Before the interview BY & Motts catch up on their weekends around the rinks, the Red Sox versus the Yankees in the Wild Card, and NHL superstar Kirill Kaprizov signing a massive deal with the Minnesota Wild. Then the
Mailbag + Motts Is Back!
Episode 248-Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh mailbag episode of The Rink Shrinks this week! Motts is back in Chicago fresh off his first two victories in the USHL and BY gives a recap of his weekend around the rinks down in Connecticut. Then the boys dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions and react to your stories which include:
Suggestions for a kid who is on th
Topher Scott of 'The Hockey Think Tank'
Episode 247- Brian Yandle is carrying the load this week riding solo while Motts makes his first step behind the bench of the season for this episode of The Rink Shrinks! Before BY brings on our guest he provides an update on his two older sons that are playing at Cushing Academy then he touches on some NHL news ahead of NHL training camp opening up. Then, BY sits down with friend of the program T
Mailbag + California Youth Hockey
Episode 246- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh mailbag episode of The Rink Shrinks this week! Before getting to all of your questions Motts gives an update on the Chicago Steel, BY recaps his weekend on the ice, and the guys chat about some NHL news. Then the boys dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions and react to your stories which include:
The importance of pas
Frank Nazar & Jonathan Sigalet
Episode 245- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh episode of The Rink Shrinks featuring a dual interview with Chicago Blackhawks center Frank Nazar and former professional hockey player and friend of the program, Jonathan Sigalet! Before the interview, Motts gives an update on how training camp is going in Chicago and the guys give praise to the recent USA Hockey Hall of Fame inducte
Mailbag + Ian & Neil Lodin of MHR
Episode 244- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week featuring our friends from My Hockey Rankings, Neil & Ian Lodin! But before the interview, the guys catch up on Motts’ time in Chicago so far and BY also getting back into the rink. Then the boys dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions which included:
Some Aussie love!
Using your size to
Nice Guy/Tough Guy: Mike Rupp
Episode 243- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with an awesome interview with former Stanley Cup Champion, Mike Rupp! Before Mike joins the show, the guys catch up on the weekend. Then, Rupper joins the guys for a very insightful interview on his career and more which includes:
Growing up in Cleveland, OH
Being drafted twice in the NHL entry draft
Winning the Cup
Working for the NHL N
Mailbag + Fade Motts' Bets
Episode 242- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a new mailbag episode this week on The Rink Shrinks! Before the guys answer your questions they catch up on some of their children heading back to school and what happened over the weekend. Then boys dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions and react to your stories that include:
Some men’s league drama
Determining the right
Mr. Devil: Ken Daneyko
Episode 241- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a new episode of The Rink Shrinks featuring an interview with three-time Stanley Cup Champion, Ken Daneyko! Before Dano joins the show the guys catch up on the weekend, the Sox, and the Little League World Series. Then “Mr. Devil” himself joins the boys to discuss his whole career and more including:
Having a coach suggesting him to play d
Mailbag: A Very Worried Hockey Mom
Episode 240- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week! Before dipping into the mailbag the guys catch up on a fun weekend down in Marshvegas. Then BY & Motts get to all of your questions and stories including:
Get your touches and dominate
Is it worth running a five player defensive unit?
A crazy scenario from a concerned hockey mom
+ more!
BY & Mo
Rob "Scuds" Scuderi
Episode 239- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh episode of The Rink Shrinks featuring an interview with two-time Stanley Cup Champion, Rob Scuderi! Before Rob joins the show, the guys catch up on the weekend and some NHL notes including some days with The Cup for the Florida Panthers. Then, the boys bring in Scuds for a very insightful interview that touches on his whole career and
Mailbag + Sox Kid
Episode 238- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week! Before getting to all of your questions the guys catch up on BY’s week down in Nantucket, NHL Free Agency, and Motts’ Boston Red Sox. Then guys dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions and react to your stories.
BY & Motts wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week
Joey Daccord
Episode 237- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a new episode of The Rink Shrinks featuring an interview with Seattle Kraken goaltender, Joey Daccord! The boys jump right into the interview with Joey to discuss his career and much more including:
Playing both forward and goalie
Becoming the first player out of Arizona State University to sign an NHL deal
It’s tough breaking in a new
Mailbag + NHL Draft & Free Agency
Episode 236- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week! Before getting to all of your questions, the guys recap everything following the one week hiatus including The NHL Draft and the start of NHL Free Agency. Then the boys dip into the mailbag and answer all of your questions which include:
In-between game meals dos & don’ts
Referee appreciation
Off-ice
Florida Panthers Assistant GM: Brett Peterson
Episode 235- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh episode of The Rink Shrinks featuring an interview with now two-time Stanley Cup Champion and current Florida Panthers Assistant General Manager, Brett Peterson! Before Chubbsy joins the show BY & Motts catch up on the weekend, congratulate all of the Hockey Hall of Fame inductees, and discuss some recent movement across the leagu
The Champs Go Back To Back
Episode 234- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh episode of The Rink Shrinks! In this episode the guys recap the Stanley Cup Finals, share their thoughts on the awards that were given out in the NHL, and discuss what BY is up to in Wisconsin. BY & Motts wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week.
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Mailbag + Motts' New Journey
Episode 233- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week! Before getting to all of your questions, the guys recap everything following the one week hiatus which includes: Motts’ new gig, the Stanley Cup Finals, and a former guest earning a new head coaching job with the Penguins. Then the boys dip into the mailbag and answer all of your questions!
Getting in “th
Bryan Berard
Episode 232- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a new episode of The Rink Shrinks featuring former first overall draft pick in 1995, Bryan Berard! Before the interview BY & Motts recap the weekend, catch up on what could be a Stanley Cup Finals rematch, and give flowers to former guest Ryan Warsofsky for helping to bring USA their first gold medal in the World Championships since 1933.
Mailbag + Valuing Offensive Defensemen
Episode 231- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week! The guys open up the show by recapping the weekend full of tryouts and give their insights on the Conference Finals in the NHL. Then the boys dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions which include:
The indications of players progressing
Deciding between playing high school or junior hockey a
Shane Lachance
Episode 230- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are joined by former BU captain and current New Jersey Devils prospect Shane Lachance for an awesome interview this week! Before BY & Motts get to the interview they catch up on the weekend and the latest in the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. Then Shane joins the guys for a great interview about his young career and more including:
Deciding to attend pub
Mailbag + Solid Communication
Episode 229- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week. Before getting to all of your questions and stories, the guys catch up on what went on over the weekend including some wild game 7’s in the NHL playoffs and the guys set the scene for round two. Then the boys open up the mailbag to answer all of your questions including:
Putting an emphasis on education j
Bobby Holik
Episode 228- Brian Yandle & Mike Mottau are back with a new episode of The Rink Shrinks this week featuring an interview with Motts’ former teammate Bobby Holik! Before the interview the guys catch up on the weekend, what’s happening around the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and discuss some free agent coaches. Then two-time Stanley Cup Champion, Bobby Holik, joins the boys for a great interview coveri
Mailbag + Stanley Cup Playoffs
Episode 227- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week! Before getting to all of your stories and questions the guys catch up on the previous week and discuss the Stanley Cup Playoffs which are in full swing. Then the boys dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions including:
Lacing up the skates outdoors while playing Tier 1 in Alaska
How to make
Trevor Hines + Catching Up
Episode 226- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a new episode of The Rink Shrinks! On this episode BY sits down with Trevor Hines who passes out the Derek Hines Unsung Hero Award to the NCAA D1 Men’s Hockey player who best exemplifies the qualities of sportsmanship, competitiveness, intelligence and work ethic. But before Trevor joins the show BY & Motts catch up on Surrey's playoff r
Mailbag + Playoffs for Surrey
Episode 225- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week! Before getting to all of your questions the guys recap the last week which included BY’s time at Nationals and Motts chats about the Surrey Eagles gearing up for playoffs. Then BY & Motts dip into the mailbag and answer all of your questions which included:
What characteristics make for a good athlete
Ray Giroux of Live Barn
Episode 224- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with an interview with former NHL defenseman and current COO of Live Barn, Ray Giroux! Before Ray joins the show the guys catch up on the weekend and give their previews on the NCAA Men’s Hockey Tournament which begins this week. Then the guys sit down with Ray Giroux to discuss his career and much more including:
Attending Yale University
Ma
Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated
Episode 223- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a new episode featuring an interview with long time NFL sports journalist and fellow hockey dad, Albert Breer! Before Breer joins the show the guys catch up on another championship captured by one of BY’s sons team and Motts gives an update on the Surrey Eagles who are gearing up for the playoffs in a couple of weeks. Then Bert joins the guys
Mailbag + Mass State Hockey Tourney
Episode 222- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week! Before the guys get to all of your questions and stories they catch up on the weekend which included BY’s son winning the state title, Motts’ team gearing up for playoffs, and the NHL trade deadline. Then the boys dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions which include:
Building confidence in y
The "Tourney" In The State of Hockey
Episode 221- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a couple of interviews this week! With the Minnesota State High School Hockey Tournament set to begin the boys bring on Brian Murphy and Mike Nelson of Neutral Zone to break it all down from the impact of the tournament itself to how it's a dream for all young hockey players in the state of hockey. Then BY & Motts are joined by Minnesota
Mailbag + Chicken Parm
Episode 220- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a new mailbag episode this week and are ready to answer all of your questions. But before that, the guys recap what was an amazing Four Nations Faceoff final and what went on over the weekend around the rinks. Then the boys get to all of your questions and stories which include:
Players being dressed but not playing
Tackling the job of b
Dave Warsofsky
Episode 219- Brian Yandle & Mike Mottau are back with a fresh episode of the Rink Shrinks and are joined by former NHL defenseman & Massachusetts native, Dave Warsofsky! Before the interview, BY & Motts recap the weekend and talk about the amazing Four Nations Faceoff tournament. Then the boys bring in Dave to talk about his career and more including:
Having mentors to look up to fr
Mailbag + Being a Good Teammate
Episode 218- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week! The boys spend some time catching up on the weekend, gear up for the Four Nations Faceoff, and react to a wild scene that unfolded in a Seattle rink. Then BY & Motts dip in to the mailbag to read and react to all of your questions and stories which include:
Figuring out the right time to speak to an a
Toph & Veccs of The Hockey Think Tank Podcast
Episode 217- Brian Yandle & Mike Mottau are back with a fresh episode of The Rink Shrinks! On today’s episode the guys are joined by Jeff Lovecchio and Topher Scott of The Hockey Think Tank Podcast! To kick off the interview Toph & Veccs discuss their new community that they started and are proud to announce The Rink Shrinks are now a part of that community as well. Following the announcem
Ian Moran
Episode 216- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh interview with former NHL defenseman and current Director of Scouting for Neutral Zone, Ian Moran! Prior to the interview the guys catch up on how their respective teams played over the weekend and react to the massive blockbuster trade in the NHL. Then BY & Motts bring on friend of the program, Ian Moran, to hot-stove over the ga
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