The Rink Shrinks
Episodes
Mailbag+ Local Hockey Updates
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 171- BY & Motts are back for a fresh mailbag episode this week! Before getting to all of your questions and comments the guys start off th...
Bishop Kearney Selects Directors: Ben McManama & Chris Collins
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 170- BY & Motts are back with an interview with directors of the Bishop Kearney Selects, Ben McManama & Chris Collins! Before the inte...
Mailbag + Quebec Peewee Recap
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 169- BY & Motts are back with a fully loaded mailbag episode this week! Before the guys dip into the mailbag they catch up on BY’s time ...
The BY Quebec Check In
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 168- BY & Motts are back with BY coming to us from Quebec! The guys catch up on how the tournament is going, Brad Marchand’s 1000th game...
Mailbag & Too Much Taylor
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 167- BY & Motts are back and dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions this week. But before the mailbag the guys catch up on t...
Goalie Guru: Brian Daccord
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 166- BY & Motts are joined by Brian Daccord, owner of “Stop it Goaltending”, Boston University goalie coach, & father of Seattle K...
Mailbag & Beefs With Refs
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 165- BY & Motts are back and ready to answer all of your questions and react to your stories in this week's mailbag episode! Before the gu...
Former NY Islanders Forward: Josh Bailey
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 164- BY & Motts are back with an interview with one of Motts’ former teammates; Josh Bailey! Bails joins the boys for a great conversati...
Mailbag & Snow Days
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 163- BY & Motts are back and ready to dip into the mailbag that is full of tons of your questions. But before that the boys catch up on th...
Catching Up After the Holidays
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 162- BY & Motts are back with a fresh episode full of recapping how they spent their holidays, what was happening around the local rinks, ...
Best of Mailbag
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 161- As we wrap up 2023 we bring you some of the best topics of discussion from our Mailbag episodes throughout the year! We would like to tha...
The Empty Netters Podcast: Chris & Dan Powers
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 160- BY & Motts are back with a hilarious and very entertaining interview with our friends Chris & Dan Powers from the “Empty Netter...
Mailbag + Captaincy Talk
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 159- BY & Motts are back with a mailbag episode this week! Before the guys get to all of your questions, they catch up on Motts’ time in...
Former NHL Goaltender: Cory Schneider
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 158- BY & Motts are back with former NHL goaltender, Cory Schneider! Before Schneids joins, the guys catch up on their time at the rinks o...
Mailbag & Christmas Movies
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 157- BY & Motts are back and ready to dip into the mailbag! Some of the topics and questions that were hit on included: High school hoc...
Thanksgiving & Weekend Re-Cap
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 156- BY & Motts are back for a post Thanksgiving/weekend roundup episode! The guys recap how they spent their Thanksgiving and chat about ...
Joey Vitale
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 155- BY & Motts are back with former NHL veteran & current St. Louis Blues radio color commentator, Joe Vitale! Joe joins the boys to ...
Weekend Round Up
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 154- BY & Motts are back with a round up episode ahead of Thanksgiving this week! BY talks about his time at the CCM hockey house plus the...
Mailbag + Christmas Before Thanksgiving?
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 153- BY & Motts are back and dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions and comments. Topics include: Concerns about the numb...
Jeremy Roenick
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 152- BY & Motts are back with an interview with former NHL legend, Jeremy Roenick! Before JR hops on, the guys catch up on their weekends ...
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Defenseman: Jack Rathbone
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 151- BY & Motts are back with an interview with current Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins defenseman, Jack Rathbone! NOTE: During the recordi...
Weekend Wrap Up
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 150- BY & Motts are back to breakdown their weekends around the rinks! BY shares his thoughts on the tournament he was coaching up in Buff...
Mailbag
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 149- BY & Motts are back to dip into the mailbag and answer all of your questions and react to your stories. Some topics from the mailbag ...
Weekend Round Up: Exposure Cup, Jumbo Joe, & The Heritage Classic
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 148- BY & Motts are back with a weekend round up episode! The guys chat about BY’s team winning the Exposure Cup, the Heritage Classic, ...
Jimmy Howard
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 147- BY & Motts are back with an interview with former Detroit Red Wings goaltender, Jimmy Howard! Jimmy joins the guys to talk about his ...
Weekend Round Up
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 146- BY & Motts are back with a recap from their times at the rinks last weekend. On top of the recap the guys catch up on what’s been g...
Mailbag and Defending the " Elite"
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 145- BY & Motts are back with a new mailbag episode this week. The boys catch up on their weekends around the rinks, chat about the NHL an...
Mixed Bag
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 144- BY & Motts are back with a fresh episode full of catching up on their tournaments last weekend and hitting on some topics across the ...
Patrice Bergeron Interview
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 143- BY & Motts are thrilled to bring you this episode featuring an interview with Stanley Cup Champion, Six-Time Selke Award winner, &...
Mailbag: Alternate Players, Competition, Be On Time
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
BY & Motts are back with a mailbag episode this week! Before answering all of your questions & reacting to your stories the guys chat about the weeken...
Vancouver Canucks Forward: Aidan McDonough
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
BY & Motts are back with a special guest & current Vancouver Canucks rookie, Aidan McDonough! Before Aidan joins the show, the guys catch up o...
That Time of Year with Ian & Neil Lodin of My Hockey Rankings
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 140- BY & Motts are back with a conversation with our friends over at My Hockey Rankings! Ian & Neil Lodin join the guys ahead of the ...
Mailbag: Tier Jumping, Social Media Use, Sparx Machine
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 139- BY & Motts are back with a brand new mailbag episode this week! Before the guys get to all of your stories & questions they catch...
Power Skating Hockey Coach: Katy Jo West
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 138- BY & Motts are back with an interview with Stryd. OS Power Skating Coach, Katy Jo West! Before Katy joins the podcast, the guys catch...
Mailbag: Centers, Defense, & Motts' Crickets
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 137- BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag this week. Before dipping into the mailbag, the guys catch up on what went on as they got back i...
Athlete Mindset Coach & Author: Danielle McDonough
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 136- BY & Motts are back with an outstanding interview with Athlete Mindset Coach, Danielle McDonough! Before Danielle joins us the guys chat ...
Mailbag: NESC, Men's League, & House League
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 135- BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag episode for you this week. Prior to reading and reacting to your questions & stories the guys ch...
Former New Jersey Devils Captain: Andy Greene
20 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 134- BY & Motts are back with an interview with 16 year NHL veteran & Motts’ former teammate Andy Greene! Before Andy joins, the guys catch ...
Mailbag: Size & Position, Sticks & Numbers
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 133- BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week! Before answering all of your questions the guys talk about a local baseball t...
Shrinks With a Shrink: Dr. Stephen Durant
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 132- BY & Motts are back with an interview with Dr. Stephen Durant of Massachusetts General Hospital! First, BY & Motts catch up on the last w...
Mailbag: Bergeron's Retirement, An Old Adage, Parent's Done with Hockey
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 131- BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag this week. Prior to reading and reacting to your questions and stories the boys open up the show...
Lead Singer of O.A.R. Marc Roberge
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 130- BY & Motts are back with an interview with lead singer of O.A.R. Marc Roberge! Before Marc joins the show BY talks about his time down in...
Mailbag: Managing Expectations, Helmets, Being on the Bubble
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 129- BY & Motts are back and ready to read your stories and answer your questions during this week's mailbag episode! Before the guys dip into...
Marty "The One Man Party" Reasoner
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 128- BY & Motts are back with an interview with former first round pick, fourteen-year NHL veteran, & Motts’ teammate from BC & the Islander...
Mailbag: Missing School, Major Junior vs. College, & Moving Across Country
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 127- BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week and answer all of your questions and react to your stories. Before the guys ge...
2011 Stanley Cup Champion: Adam McQuaid
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 126- BY & Motts are back with an interview with former Boston Bruins, Columbus Blue Jackets, & New York Rangers defenseman & Stanley Cup Champ...
Mailbag: One on One's, Starting Club/Travel, Motts' Feature
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 125- BY & Motts are back and ready to answer all of your questions and comments on this week’s mailbag episode! Developing and coaching...
Ottawa Senators Captain: Brady Tkachuk
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 124- BY & Motts are back with an unreal interview with the captain of the Ottawa Senators, Brady Tkachuk! Before Brady joins the guys, they ca...
Mailbag: Role Players, Crazy Parents, & IMO
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 123- BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag full of all of your questions & comments this week! Before the mailbag the guys catch up on what...
Sixteen Year NHL Vet, Motts' Former Teammate: Brian Gionta
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 122- BY & Motts are back with an awesome interview with former BC Eagle, Motts’ teammate & 16 year NHL veteran, Brian Gionta! Before Gio joi...
Mailbag + Happy Mother's Day!
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 121- BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag this week! Before the guys dig into the mailbag they catch up on the weekend and talk about thei...
Local & Longtime NHL Vet: Tony Amonte
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 120- BY & Motts are back this week with local guy and former NHL vet, Tony Amonte! Before Tony joins us the guys catch up on the playoffs, a f...
Mailbag: HS vs Tier 1, Multiple Select Teams, Playoff Questions
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 119- BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week! Before answering all of your questions the guys catch up on the weekend, BY b...
NCAA National Champions Jake Quillan & Collin Graf
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 118- BY & Motts are back with an interview with two National Champions, Jake Quillan & Collin Graf of the University of Quinnipiac Bobcats! Be...
Mailbag: BY's Voice is Back!
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 117- BY & Motts are back with this week’s mailbag episode! BY’s voice is back and he’s ready to chat about the frozen four, the on-going...
Over 1K Games & Two Time Cup Champion: Trevor Daley
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 116- BY & Motts are back with a great interview with two-time Stanley Cup Champion & current youth hockey father, Trevor Daley! Before the boy...
Mailbag: Preparing for Checking, Bubble Players, & a Voicemail
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 115- BY & Motts are back and are ready to answer all of your questions in this week’s mailbag! The guys catch up on what went on over the pa...
Lehigh Valley Phantoms Forward: Garrett Wilson
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 114- BY & Motts are back with a fresh interview with one of Motts’ former teammates and current Lehigh Valley Phantoms forward, Garrett Wils...
Mailbag: Rink Steak, Tying Skates, + Your Voicemails
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 113- BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week! Before getting to your questions and voicemails Motts provides a state tourna...
First Round Pick, Analyst, Podcast Host: Colby Armstrong
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 112- BY & Motts are back with an electric interview with former first round pick and current host of the ‘Chiclets Game Notes’ podcast, Co...
Mailbag + AAHA President: Glenn Hefferan
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 111- BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag episode! Before dipping into the mailbag the guys catch up on what went on around the rinks last...
2009 Stanley Cup Champion: Tyler Kennedy
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 110- BY & Motts are back with a great interview with 2009 Stanley Cup Champion & 10-year NHL veteran, Tyler Kennedy! Prior to TK joining the s...
Mailbag + NU Assistant Coach: Jason Guerriero
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 109- BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag episode plus a bonus interview with Northeastern University assistant coach, Jason Guerriero! Ja...
All Time NHL Legend: Keith Tkachuk
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 108- BY & Motts are back with a great interview with an absolute legend of the hockey world, Keith Tkachuk! Before Big Walt joins the guys, th...
Mailbag: U-7 Dilemma, High School Entitlement, Sympathy Falls
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 107- BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week! Prior to answering all of your questions, the guys chat about BY’s upcoming...
Under 18 U.S.A. National Team Head Coach: Dan Muse
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 106- BY & Motts are back with a great interview with current Head Coach of the United States U-18 National Team, Dan Muse! Before Dan joins, t...
Mailbag: Handshake Line, Boarding School, More Mating Season
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 105- BY & Motts are back to answer all of your questions on this week’s mailbag episode! Prior to dipping into the mailbag the guys chat abo...
BU Head Coach & 2X Cup Champ: Jay Pandolfo
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 104- BY & Motts bring you an awesome interview with one of Motts’ former teammates and current head coach of the Boston University men’s h...
Mailbag: Stick Racks, Stinky Mitts, Your Voicemails
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 103- BY & Motts are back to ring in 2023 with a mailbag episode! Before getting to all of your questions and voicemails the guys catch up on h...
Harvard University Head Coach: Ted Donato
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 102- BY & Motts are back with a great interview with local hockey legend and current Harvard University men’s hockey coach, Ted Donato! Befo...
Mailbag: Mating Season, Call Up Buck, Nana Chimes In
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 101- BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week! Before answering all of your questions the guys recap the awesome feedback we...
The Century Mark with Buddy Yandle & Dan Whitney
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 100- We are pleased to bring you episode 100 of the Rink Shrinks this week! In this episode, BY & Motts sit down with two legendary hockey fat...
Mailbag: Left/Right Shot D-men, Silly Goalies, Lots of Skating
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 99- BY & Motts are back to answer all of your questions you submitted to the mailbag! Before the guys dip into it they catch up on what went o...
Charlestown's Own: Jim Vesey
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 98- BY & Motts are back fresh off of Thanksgiving and are gearing up for the high school hockey season. The guys also welcome in Jim Vesey, th...
Mailbag: Strong Sticks, Goalie Parents, & Situational Shifts
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 97- BY & Motts are back and ready to open up the mailbag and answer all of your questions and react to your stories as well. Beforehand, the g...
Two Time Cup Champ & 1616 Foundation Co-Founder: Andrew Ladd
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 96- BY & Motts are joined by fourth overall pick & two-time Stanley Cup champion, Andrew Ladd! Before Ladder joins, the guys catch up on what ...
Mailbag: Sticks & Slashes, Commit, Don't Quit
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 95- BY & Motts are back to open up the mailbag and answer all of your questions! But first, the guys catch up on their weekends and their time...
Jake Thibeault: Determination, Hard Work, & Resiliency
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
BY & Motts are back with an awesome interview with one of our favorite people, Jake Thibeault! Before Jake joins the show the guys catch up on their H...
Mailbag: Homework, Special Treatment, Forechecking
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 93- BY & Motts are back to open up the mailbag and answer all of your questions with some help from Jersey Shore & Mo! Before the guys get to ...
Second Round Pick, World Traveler, $EBR: Matt Murley
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 92- BY & Motts sit down for a nice long chat with former NHL player, globe trotter, and frequent guest of Spittin Chiclets, Matt Murley! Prior...
Mailbag: Shooting bar down, Tracking practice, Superteams
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 91- BY & Motts are back to open up the mailbag and answer all of your questions. Beforehand, the guys recap their time at the 33 Golf Tourname...
A Dedication to Josh Ciocco + Oates Sports Group
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 90- This episode is dedicated to Josh Ciocco. BY & Motts are back with a great interview with the Oates Sports Group! Prior to them joining, t...
Mailbag: Team Managers, Season Length, & Mo's Moment
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 89- BY & Motts-arella-stix are back with a fresh episode featuring all of your questions from the mailbag. Beforehand, the guys catch up on Mo...
Gearing Up for Training Camp with Bruins Forward, Chris Wagner
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 88- BY & Motts are back with another great interview with Boston Bruins forward, Chris Wagner, who is also back on the ice getting ready to b...
Mailbag: Birthday Parties, The Cost of the Game, + a Voicemail
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 87- BY & Motts are back for a fresh mailbag episode and ready to answer all of your questions. Beforehand, the guys catch up on the weekend an...
Original "Mainer" & 2x Stanley Cup Champion: Brian Dumoulin
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 86- BY & Motts are joined by Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman & two time Stanley Cup Champion Brian Dumoulin! Before Brian hops on for a chat, t...
Mailbag + MHR Owners Neil & Ian Lodin
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 85- BY & Motts open up the mailbag this week plus bring you an interview with Neil & Ian Lodin of My Hockey Rankings! Before bringing on the M...
Calgary Flames Forward & Canton, MA Legend: Kevin Rooney
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 84- BY & Motts are back with a brand new episode featuring an interview with recently signed Calgary Flames forward, Kevin Rooney! Before the ...
Street Hockey Festival Recap + Mailbag
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 83- BY & Motts are back to breakdown the Rink Shrinks hockey festival and open up the mailbag to answer your questions this week! The guys sha...
South Carolina Stingrays President: Robbie Concannon
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 82- BY & Motts are back fresh off of the Rink Shrinks first ever street hockey festival which took place last Saturday, thank you to everyone ...
Mailbag: Pre-Street Hockey Tournament Edition
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 81- BY & Motts open up the mailbag this week to answer all of your questions and voicemails! Prior to opening the bag the guys share some exci...
Chicago Wolves HC & 2X Calder Cup Champion: Ryan Warsofsky
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 80- BY & Motts are back with a fresh interview with Calder Cup Champion, Ryan Warsofsky! Before Ryan joins the guys they recap playing in the ...
Mailbag: Parents Paying, Switching Positions, & a Voicemail
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 79- It has been a while since the boys have opened the mailbag, but we have received tons of your questions and we chose some of the best to a...
Former Second Overall Pick & Current Philadelphia Flyer: James Van Riemsdyk
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 78- The boys are back off of a nice little holiday break with a great interview with NHL vet and current Philadelphia Flyer, James Van Riemsdy...
Best of Episode
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 77- On today’s episode BY & Motts bring you a best of version of the show! Before getting into some of the best stories our guests have shar...
Mailbag: AAA Players, Tough Losses, & Having Two Sticks
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 76- BY & Motts bring you a fresh mailbag episode this week! Prior to answering your questions the guys share their thoughts on the Colorado Av...
NHL Vet & Current Philadelphia Flyer: Nate Thompson
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
BY & Motts are in summer time mode as they bring you an interview with a long time NHL veteran and current Philadelphia Flyer, Nate Thompson! Before N...
Mailbag + Elev802 Co-Founder & Social Media Guru: Swaggy P
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 74- BY & Motts are back with a very special mailbag episode featuring former professional hockey player turned social media sensation and co-f...
NHL Ironman: Keith Yandle
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 73- BY & Motts are joined by NHL Iron Man Keith Yandle for the majority of the episode! Keith and the boys touch on everything from the NHL pl...
Mailbag + 2x Cup Champ & Washington Capitals forward: Conor Sheary
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 72- BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag episode which also features an interview with two-time Stanley Cup Champion & current Washington ...