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 249 episodes available.

The Rink Shrinks episodes:

June 13, 2025Mailbag + 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 “the mix” at U-14

Finding the right stick for a bigger player

Don’t play too much in the offseason

Play for one 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!
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Leave us a voicemail: 347-6-SHRINK
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51min
May 30, 2025Bryan 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. Then the boys bring in Bryan Berard for a spectacular interview about his career and more including:
No ice in the summer, played all other sports

Seems like nowadays College is the way to go

What it was like being drafted first overall

Dealing with a devastating eye injury

Athletes, love what you do and enjoy it

+ 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
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1h 10min
May 23, 2025Mailbag + 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 at a young age

Qualities of a captain

Offense comes with good defense
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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...more
53min
May 16, 2025Shane 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 public high school to play with his brother

BU or bust, Jack Parker being his grandfather

What it was like being named a captain as a Sophomore at BU

Working on net front presence and deflections

Transitioning to the pro 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
Youtube: www.YouTube.com/Bleav
Today's Episode Was Sponsored By:
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...more
1h 27min
May 09, 2025Mailbag + 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 just as much as hockey

As a coach, learning to have honest communication with the parents

When to start working on faceoffs at practice

+ 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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...more
1h 6min
May 02, 2025Bobby 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 covering his career and many stories including:
Growing up in Czechoslovakia and acknowledging that hockey is a national sport there

Coaching the youth at different levels in different leagues

Giving your best every day, each day is different

Motts hitting Bobby in the face leading to a goal

+ 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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...more
1h 41min
April 26, 2025Mailbag + 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 the proper impression at tryouts

Make mistakes and learn from them

+ 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:
TSR Hockey
Franklin Sports
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Neutral Zone
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...more
35min
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.
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
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...more
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
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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...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:
BetOnline
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My Hockey Rankings
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...more
1h 33min

FAQs about The Rink Shrinks:

How many episodes does The Rink Shrinks have?

The podcast currently has 249 episodes available.

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