The Rink Shrinks

By The Rink Shrinks, Bleav

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.... more

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How many episodes does The Rink Shrinks have?

The podcast currently has 266 episodes available.

The Rink Shrinks episodes:

October 10, 2025 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 stories.
BY & Motts wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week! Then, Motts gives his Motts’ moment lock of the week presented by FanDuel!
Thank you for listening! Please rate, review, and subscribe!
If you're interested in sponsoring the show, please reach out to us by email or DM us on Instagram!
Leave us a voicemail: 347-6-SHRINK
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @TheRinkShrinks
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Website: www.therinkshrinks.com
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Today's Episode Was Sponsored By:
TSR Hockey
Franklin Sports
My Hockey Rankings
Neutral Zone
Bando Performance
FanDuel

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1h 23min
October 03, 2025Glenn 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 boys welcome in now two-time guest Glenn Hefferan to discuss his new role and more including:
What it takes to be the Commissioner of the USHL

A strong USHL is good for the NHL

Building relationships with other leagues

Developing at your own pace

There’s 500 D1 spots up for grab every year
BY & Motts wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week! Then, BY gives Motts’ moment lock of the week presented by FanDuel!
Thank you for listening! Please rate, review, and subscribe!
If you're interested in sponsoring the show, please reach out to us by email or DM us on Instagram!
Leave us a voicemail: 347-6-SHRINK
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @TheRinkShrinks
Twitter: @RinkShrinks
Website: www.therinkshrinks.com
Join the community! https://community.thehockeythinktank.com/signup?am_id=rinkshrinks
Youtube: www.YouTube.com/Bleav
Today's Episode Was Sponsored By:
TSR Hockey
Franklin Sports
My Hockey Rankings
Neutral Zone
Bando Performance
FanDuel

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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1h 21min
September 26, 2025Mailbag + 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 the bubble of making a AAA team

Finding a balance of playing two sports in the same season

Off ice workout suggestions

+ more!
BY & Motts wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week! Then, BY gives Motts’ moment lock of the week presented by FanDuel!
Thank you for listening! Please rate, review, and subscribe!
If you're interested in sponsoring the show, please reach out to us by email or DM us on Instagram!
Leave us a voicemail: 347-6-SHRINK
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @TheRinkShrinks
Twitter: @RinkShrinks
Website: www.therinkshrinks.com
Join the community! https://community.thehockeythinktank.com/signup?am_id=rinkshrinks
Youtube: www.YouTube.com/Bleav
Today's Episode Was Sponsored By:
TSR Hockey
Franklin Sports
My Hockey Rankings
Neutral Zone
Bando Performance
FanDuel

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
...more
48min
September 19, 2025 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 Topher Scott of 'The Hockey Think Tank' to chat about everything hockey and more including his take on the state of Massachusetts youth hockey.
BY wraps up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week! Then, BY gives Motts’ moment lock of the week presented by FanDuel!
Thank you for listening! Please rate, review, and subscribe!
If you're interested in sponsoring the show, please reach out to us by email or DM us on Instagram!
Leave us a voicemail: 347-6-SHRINK
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @TheRinkShrinks
Twitter: @RinkShrinks
Website: www.therinkshrinks.com
Join the community! https://community.thehockeythinktank.com/signup?am_id=rinkshrinks
Youtube: www.YouTube.com/Bleav
Today's Episode Was Sponsored By:
TSR Hockey
Franklin Sports
My Hockey Rankings
Neutral Zone
Bando Performance
FanDuel

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
...more
1h 19min
September 12, 2025Mailbag + 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 passing

A “little league” hockey world series?

California hockey

+ more
BY & Motts wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week! Then, Motts gives his Motts moment lock of the week presented by FanDuel!
Thank you for listening! Please rate, review, and subscribe!
If you're interested in sponsoring the show, please reach out to us by email or DM us on Instagram!
Leave us a voicemail: 347-6-SHRINK
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @TheRinkShrinks
Twitter: @RinkShrinks
Website: www.therinkshrinks.com
Join the community! https://community.thehockeythinktank.com/signup?am_id=rinkshrinks
Youtube: www.YouTube.com/Bleav
Today's Episode Was Sponsored By:
TSR Hockey
Franklin Sports
My Hockey Rankings
Neutral Zone
Bando Performance
FanDuel

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
...more
1h 13min
September 05, 2025Frank 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 inductees which includes our good friend, Scott Gomez! Then BY brings on Frank and Jonathan for a great chat about both of their careers and more including:
Frank working with Siggy on and off the ice

The importance of having the right attitude and being willing to learn

Getting drafted 13th overall by the Chicago Blackhawks

Attending the Olympic Orientation camp
Thank you for listening! Please rate, review, and subscribe!
If you're interested in sponsoring the show, please reach out to us by email or DM us on Instagram!
Leave us a voicemail: 347-6-SHRINK
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @TheRinkShrinks
Twitter: @RinkShrinks
Website: www.therinkshrinks.com
Join the community! https://community.thehockeythinktank.com/signup?am_id=rinkshrinks
Youtube: www.YouTube.com/Bleav
Today's Episode Was Sponsored By:
TSR Hockey
Franklin Sports
My Hockey Rankings
Neutral Zone
Bando Performance
FanDuel

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
...more
1h 5min
August 29, 2025Mailbag + 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 your advantage

Learning little fundamentals at home

+ more!
BY & Motts wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week with Neil & Ian! Then, Motts gives his Motts' moment lock of the week presented by FanDuel!
Thank you for listening! Please rate, review, and subscribe!
If you're interested in sponsoring the show, please reach out to us by email or DM us on Instagram!
Leave us a voicemail: 347-6-SHRINK
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @TheRinkShrinks
Twitter: @RinkShrinks
Website: www.therinkshrinks.com
Join the community! https://community.thehockeythinktank.com/signup?am_id=rinkshrinks
Youtube: www.YouTube.com/Bleav
Today's Episode Was Sponsored By:
TSR Hockey
Franklin Sports
My Hockey Rankings
Neutral Zone
Bando Performance
FanDuel

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
...more
1h 4min
August 22, 2025Nice 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 Network & more after his career

+ more!
BY & Motts wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week and Motts gives his Motts moment lock of the week presented by FanDuel!
Thank you for listening! Please rate, review, and subscribe!
If you're interested in sponsoring the show, please reach out to us by email or DM us on Instagram!
Leave us a voicemail: 347-6-SHRINK
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @TheRinkShrinks
Twitter: @RinkShrinks
Website: www.therinkshrinks.com
Join the community! https://community.thehockeythinktank.com/signup?am_id=rinkshrinks
Youtube: www.YouTube.com/Bleav
Today's Episode Was Sponsored By:
TSR Hockey
Franklin Sports
My Hockey Rankings
Neutral Zone
Bando Performance
FanDuel

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
...more
1h 30min
August 15, 2025Mailbag + 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 amount of ice time per week for a first year mite

Academies versus prep school

+ more!
BY & Motts wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week and Motts gives his Motts moment lock of the week presented by FanDuel!
Thank you for listening! Please rate, review, and subscribe!
If you're interested in sponsoring the show, please reach out to us by email or DM us on Instagram!
Leave us a voicemail: 347-6-SHRINK
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @TheRinkShrinks
Twitter: @RinkShrinks
Website: www.therinkshrinks.com
Join the community! https://community.thehockeythinktank.com/signup?am_id=rinkshrinks
Youtube: www.YouTube.com/Bleav
Today's Episode Was Sponsored By:
TSR Hockey
Franklin Sports
My Hockey Rankings
Neutral Zone
Bando Performance
FanDuel

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
...more
45min
August 08, 2025Mr. 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 defense at a young age

The influence of Mark Messier

Learn to lose before you win

How different the players are in today’s game

Getting the call for game 7
BY & Motts wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week and Motts' moment lock of the week presented by FanDuel!
Thank you for listening! Please rate, review, and subscribe!
If you're interested in sponsoring the show, please reach out to us by email or DM us on Instagram!
Leave us a voicemail: 347-6-SHRINK
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @TheRinkShrinks
Twitter: @RinkShrinks
Website: www.therinkshrinks.com
Join the community! https://community.thehockeythinktank.com/signup?am_id=rinkshrinks
Youtube: www.YouTube.com/Bleav
Today's Episode Was Sponsored By:
TSR Hockey
Franklin Sports
My Hockey Rankings
Neutral Zone
Bando Performance
FanDuel

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
...more
1h 32min

FAQs about The Rink Shrinks:

How many episodes does The Rink Shrinks have?

The podcast currently has 266 episodes available.

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