The Rink Shrinks

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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 235 episodes available.

The Rink Shrinks episodes:

February 21, 2025Dave 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 from the South Shore of Massachusetts

Learning tips from Ray Bourque

Being around different teammates in different sports and your body adapting

Winning the National Championship freshman year at BU

A wild story leading to his first NHL goal

Representing the USA in the Olympics

Life during retirement
BY & Motts wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week.
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1h 43min
February 14, 2025Mailbag + 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 advisor

Hockey parents doing what they do best: acting obnoxious

The natural progression of moving on from a team

+ more
BY & Motts wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week.
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Twitter: @RinkShrinks
Website: www.therinkshrinks.com
Today's Episode Was Sponsored By:
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1h 7min
February 07, 2025 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 announcement, the guys kick it around and talk hockey and answer some questions.
BY & Motts wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week.
Check out The Hockey Think Tank Podcast page here: Podcast | The Hockey Think Tank www.thehockeythinktank.com/podcast
Join the community! https://community.thehockeythinktank.com/signup?am_id=rinkshrinks
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
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Website: www.therinkshrinks.com
Today's Episode Was Sponsored By:
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...more
1h 31min
January 31, 2025Ian 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 game and chat about a number of different topics including:
Kids will always have the option to choose between Major Juniors & USHL

Coaches and scouts are always watching how their players act on & off the ice

The importance of being able to play multiple positions

What his main role is for Neutral Zone

+ more!
BY & Motts wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week.
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
Today's Episode Was Sponsored By:
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...more
1h 20min
January 24, 2025Mailbag + How Many Cali Teams?
Episode 215- Brian Yandle & Mike Mottau are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week on The Rink Shrinks! Before the guys open up the mailbag they catch up on the weekend, the Surrey Eagles being featured on YouTube from our friends at Spittin' Chiclets, and some other hockey notes around New England and the Nation. Then the boys dip into to the mailbag to answer all of your questions which include:
Not having to chase every tournament championship, enjoy the run

Each season is a different sport season

Hockey IQ vs. speed & skill

+ more!
BY & Motts wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week.
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
Today's Episode Was Sponsored By:
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Franklin Sports
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Neutral Zone
...more
1h 5min
January 18, 2025 Brendan Collins & Brian Murphy of Neutral Zone
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.
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
Today's Episode Was Sponsored By:
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Franklin Sports
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Neutral Zone
...more
1h 60min
January 10, 2025Mailbag + Sliding In To BY's DM's
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
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
Today's Episode Was Sponsored By:
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...more
1h 6min
January 03, 2025Kevin Shattenkirk
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.
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
Today's Episode Was Sponsored By:
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Franklin Sports
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Colony Grill
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...more
1h 27min
December 20, 2024Mailbag + Being Accountable
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!
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
Today's Episode Was Sponsored By:
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TSR Hockey
Franklin Sports
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Colony Grill
Sense Arena
...more
1h 6min
December 16, 2024Jason Demers
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.
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
Today's Episode Was Sponsored By:
BetOnline
Sparx Hockey
TSR Hockey
Franklin Sports
My Hockey Rankings
Colony Grill
Sense Arena
...more
1h 33min

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How many episodes does The Rink Shrinks have?

The podcast currently has 235 episodes available.

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