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 242 episodes available.

The Rink Shrinks episodes:

April 18, 2025 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 run, share thoughts on the NCAA Championship which saw Western Michigan defeating Boston University, and Alex Ovechkin setting the new goal scoring record plus much more!
BY & Motts wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week.
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Leave us a voicemail: 347-6-SHRINK
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1h 20min
April 05, 2025Mailbag + 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

Utilizing resources your team provides you

How to recover from a bad game and a bad season

+ 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
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Today's Episode Was Sponsored By:
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...more
41min
March 28, 2025Ray 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

Making the NHL then taking his talents overseas

Working in baseball operations which lead to Live Barn

The features that Live Barn provides

+ 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
Join the community! https://community.thehockeythinktank.com/signup?am_id=rinkshrinks
Youtube: www.YouTube.com/Bleav
Today's Episode Was Sponsored By:
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TSR Hockey
Franklin Sports
My Hockey Rankings
Neutral Zone
Live Barn
...more
1h 33min
March 21, 2025Albert 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 to chat about what it’s like to be hockey dad and more including:
Kicking off his journalism career by interviewing his own coach

Attending Ohio State University and covering football

Gaining true life experiences in high school sports

Treating people the right way

+ 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
Join the community! https://community.thehockeythinktank.com/signup?am_id=rinkshrinks
Youtube: www.YouTube.com/Bleav
Today's Episode Was Sponsored By:
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Franklin Sports
My Hockey Rankings
Neutral Zone
Live Barn
...more
1h 26min
March 14, 2025Mailbag + 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 your game on a good team

Celebrating goals as a team, not as an individual

Navigating the coaching world in North Carolina

Showing the officials some love

+ 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
Join the community! https://community.thehockeythinktank.com/signup?am_id=rinkshrinks
Youtube: www.YouTube.com/Bleav
Today's Episode Was Sponsored By:
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My Hockey Rankings
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...more
1h 7min
March 07, 2025 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 native and the captain of the Surrey Eagles, Jackson Andersen! Jackson shares his experiences from the tournament and what lies ahead in his future within the game.
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
Join the community! https://community.thehockeythinktank.com/signup?am_id=rinkshrinks
Today's Episode Was Sponsored By:
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Franklin Sports
My Hockey Rankings
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...more
1h 37min
February 28, 2025Mailbag + 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 being a hockey director

A frustrated referee

+ 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
Join the community! https://community.thehockeythinktank.com/signup?am_id=rinkshrinks
Today's Episode Was Sponsored By:
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Franklin Sports
My Hockey Rankings
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...more
59min
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.
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
Today's Episode Was Sponsored By:
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Franklin Sports
My Hockey Rankings
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...more
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.
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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Sparx Hockey
TSR Hockey
Franklin Sports
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...more
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
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
Neutral Zone
...more
1h 31min

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How many episodes does The Rink Shrinks have?

The podcast currently has 242 episodes available.

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