The Rink Shrinks

Micheal Haley: Professional Tough Guy & All-Around Teammate

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with an interview with former professional tough guy in the NHL & AHL, Micheal Haley! Before the interview t...

Mailbag + MA & MN State Tournaments With Murph

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ryan Vesce: Former Pro & CEO of Matterhorn Fit

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 F...

Mailbag + USA Is Golden!

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 me...

Ryan Hughes of Revive DNA

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 268- 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 br...

Mailbag + Fan Chirps

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Matt Martin

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Mailbag + Mt. Rushmore of USA Players

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 thei...

Bob Mancini of USA Hockey

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 264- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with an interview with current Assistant Executive Director of USA Hockey, Bob Mancini! Before Bob ...

First Mailbag of 2026

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 r...

Paul Carey

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Best of 2025

26 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Mailbag !!

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Ranki...

UConn Huskies HC- Mike Cavanaugh

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 gu...

Mailbag + Parents Group Chats

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Dennis Seidenberg + Happy Thanksgiving!

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 S...

Mailbag + Bryan Berard, Size, & Tryouts

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 the...

Mark Dennehy of the 'Youth Sports Positive' Podcast

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 p...

Mailbag + Physicality

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Jason Guerriero of USA Hockey

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 intervie...

Mailbag & Brad Marchand Tribute

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

11:47 - Brad Marchand tribute discussion Character development and becoming a leader Accountability Skillset that he had 16:55 -...

Torey Krug Interview

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 & M...

Mailbag With Murph

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Zon...

Glenn Hefferan: Commissioner & President of the USHL

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Mailbag + Motts Is Back!

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 f...

Topher Scott of 'The Hockey Think Tank'

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Mailbag + California Youth Hockey

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Frank Nazar & Jonathan Sigalet

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Mailbag + Ian & Neil Lodin of MHR

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 244- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week featuring our friends from My Hockey Rankings, Neil & Ia...

Nice Guy/Tough Guy: Mike Rupp

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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, ...

Mailbag + Fade Motts' Bets

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 the...

Mr. Devil: Ken Daneyko

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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,...

Mailbag: A Very Worried Hockey Mom

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Rob "Scuds" Scuderi

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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,...

Mailbag + Sox Kid

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

Joey Daccord

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Mailbag + NHL Draft & Free Agency

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 eve...

Florida Panthers Assistant GM: Brett Peterson

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Champ...

The Champs Go Back To Back

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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, sh...

Mailbag + Motts' New Journey

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 eve...

Bryan Berard

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Ber...

Mailbag + Valuing Offensive Defensemen

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Shane Lachance

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 230- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are joined by former BU captain and current New Jersey Devils prospect Shane Lachance for an awesome intervi...

Mailbag + Solid Communication

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 gu...

Bobby Holik

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 228- Brian Yandle & Mike Mottau are back with a new episode of The Rink Shrinks this week featuring an interview with Motts’ former team...

Mailbag + Stanley Cup Playoffs

26 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 guy...

Trevor Hines + Catching Up

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

Mailbag + Playoffs for Surrey

05 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Ray Giroux of Live Barn

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 j...

Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 da...

Mailbag + Mass State Hockey Tourney

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

The "Tourney" In The State of Hockey

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Mailbag + Chicken Parm

28 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Dave Warsofsky

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 219- Brian Yandle & Mike Mottau are back with a fresh episode of the Rink Shrinks and are joined by former NHL defenseman & Massachuse...

Mailbag + Being a Good Teammate

14 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 u...

Toph & Veccs of The Hockey Think Tank Podcast

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Lovecc...

Ian Moran

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Mailbag + How Many Cali Teams?

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Brendan Collins & Brian Murphy of Neutral Zone

18 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 214- Brian Yandle & Mike Mottau are back with an interview with Brendan Collins & Brian Murphy of Neutral Zone, one of our newest spon...

Mailbag + Sliding In To BY's DM's

10 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 u...

Kevin Shattenkirk

03 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 212- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back from their holiday breaks with an outstanding interview with Kevin Shattenkirk! Before Shatty joins...

Mailbag + Being Accountable

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Jason Demers

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Mailbag + Hands In The Air

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 209- BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week. Before getting to all of your questions and stories the guys catch up on ...

Ryan Whitney

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 208- BY & Motts are back with an interview with current co-host of the Spittin’ Chiclets Podcast and friend of the program, Ryan Whitney...

Mailbag + Goalie In The Box

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 207- BY & Motts are back with a pre Thanksgiving mailbag episode for you all! Before the guys dip into the mailbag they catch up on the we...

Taylor MacDougall & Steve Metcalf

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 206- BY & Motts are back with a couple of interviews this week with the General Manager of the Moncton Wildcats, Taylor MacDougall as well...

Mailbag + Miles Burgin: Forward Surrey Eagles

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

BY & Motts are joined by current Surrey Eagles forward, Miles Burgin, for the mailbag this week! After catching up on the weekend and what has bee...

Andrew Alberts

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 204- BY & Motts are back with an interview with former BC Eagle & NHL defenseman, Andrew Alberts! Before Alby joins, BY & Motts di...

Mailbag + College Hockey Rinks

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 203- BY & Motts are back with a new mailbag episode this week. Before getting to all of your questions the guys catch up on the weekend an...

Turner Stevenson

18 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 202- BY & Motts are back and joined by former first round pick (12th overall) in 1990 by the Montreal Canadiens and Stanley Cup Champion, ...

Mailbag + The NHL is Back

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 201- BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week! Before the guys get to all of your questions they catch up on the first w...

John Buccigross of ESPN

06 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 200- BY & Motts welcome John Buccigross for episode 200! We would like to thank all of our listeners and sponsors for all of the support a...

Mailbag + Worries About Rankings

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 199- BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week! Before the guys get to all of your questions and stories they catch up on...

Mailbag + The Season Is Here for Surrey

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 198- BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week! Before the guys get to all of your questions and stories they catch up on...

Motts & Scott Gomez from BC

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 197- BY & Motts are back with former guest as well as former teammate and now fellow coach of the Surrey Eagles, Scott Gomez! The guys get...

Mailbag + Our Condolences to the Gaudreau Family

06 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 196- The entire Rink Shrinks family would like to pass on our deepest condolences to the entire Gaudreau family, friends, and teammates of Joh...

Jim Dowd

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 195- BY & Motts are joined by former NHL Captain and current Surrey Eagle scout, Jim Dowd! Jimmy sits down with the boys to discuss his ca...

Neil Lodin of My Hockey Rankings

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 194- BY & Motts are back with an interview with long time sponsor and friend of the show, Neil Lodin of My Hockey Rankings! Before Neil jo...

Mailbag + A Dedication to John Ryan

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 193- BY & Motts are back with a new mailbag episode this week! Prior to answering all of your questions the guys catch up on the weekend a...

Ketchup Time

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 192- BY & Motts are back with Motts being stateside for the first time in a while and bring you a fun “ketchup” episode! The guys shoo...

Mailbag + A Day With The Cup

02 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 191- BY & Motts are back with a new mailbag episode this week. Before the guys get to all of your questions they catch up on BY’s weeken...

Vegas Golden Knights Scout: Jim McKenzie

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 190- BY & Motts are back with a great interview with former NHL tough guy and now professional scout for the Vegas Golden Knights, Jim McK...

Mailbag + Making Cuts

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 189- BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag episode for you this week! The guys catch up on the weekend,  Motts gives an update on his ...

San Jose Sharks Defenseman: Henry Thrun

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 188- BY & Motts are back and are joined by former guest and friend of the program, Keith Yandle! The guys catch up on how they spent their...

Mailbag+ Happy 4th & Canada Day!

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 187- BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag episode for you this week! Before answering all of your questions and reacting to your stori...

Boston Bruins Defenseman: Matt Grzelcyk

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 186- BY & Motts are back with an interview with Charlestown native and Boston Bruins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk! Before Matt joins the guys ...

Mailbag + The NBA Finals

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 185- BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week! But before the boys dip into the mailbag they catch up on the weekend, th...

Cushing Academy Head Coach: Ryan Bourque

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 184- BY & Motts are back with an interview with former New York Rangers draft pick and newly named Cushing Academy Head Coach, Ryan Bourqu...

Mailbag +Chirps

31 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 183- BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag episode for you this week. Before answering all of your questions the guys catch up on the w...

Director of US Scouting: Brian Murphy

24 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 182- BY & Motts are joined by longtime Tufts University Head Coach and now Director of US Scouting for NeutralZone.net, Brian Murphy! Befo...

Mailbag: Impactful Conversations & Too Many Men Penalties

17 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 181- BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week! Before getting to all of your questions the guys catch up on their D skil...

Anaheim Duck's All-Star: Frank Vatrano

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 180- BY & Motts are back with an interview with current Anaheim Ducks forward and NHL All-Star, Frank Vatrano! Before Franky joins, the bo...

Mailbag: Short Questions, Long Answers

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 179- BY & Motts are back with a new mailbag episode this week! Before the guys get to all of your questions they catch up on BY’s time i...

Mem Cup Champ & Globe Trotter: Rob Schremp

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 178- BY & Motts are back with an interview with former Memorial Cup Champion, Motts’ teammate, and globe trotter, Rob Schremp! Before Ro...

Mailbag + NHL Playoffs

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 177- BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week. Beforehand, the guys catch up on BY’s time working the Boston Marathon,...

A Couple of Wildcats

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 176- BY & Motts are back with an interview with a couple former UNH Wildcats, Sean Collins & Steve Saviano! Before Sean and Steve join...

Mailbag & Frozen Four

05 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 175- BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week. Before getting to all of your questions the guys catch up on the weekend,...

Joe Mullen

29 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 174- BY & Motts are joined by three time Stanley Cup Champion and Hockey Hall of Famer Joe Mullen! Before Joe joins the guys catch up on t...

Mailbag: BY's Flu Game

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 173- BY (sort of) & Motts are back this week with a brand new mailbag episode! BY is fresh off of a busy work week so we let Motts carry t...