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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.

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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.

    Mailbag: One on One's, Starting Club/Travel, Motts' Feature

    Mailbag: One on One's, Starting Club/Travel, Motts' Feature

    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 the team throughout the year

    Coaches making “fool’s gold promises”

    Getting those reps in and seeing growth in player development

    The My Hockey Rankings question of the week

    + much more!


    The guys wrap up the show talking about Motts' latest feature on NESN & some professional golf drama. 

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    Today's Episode Was Sponsored By:

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    My Hockey Rankings

    • 1 hr 10 min
    Ottawa Senators Captain: Brady Tkachuk

    Ottawa Senators Captain: Brady Tkachuk

    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 catch up on what went on over Memorial Day weekend, talk about the Stanley Cup Finals matchup, and have a laugh over some hockey celebrations on the baseball field. Then the youngest of the two Tkachuk boys joins for an awesome chat about:


    Learning to play the game with his brother Matthew


    His sister being the best athlete in the family


    Growing up in the city of St. Louis and learning from tons of different athletes


    Taking on a leadership role


    + much more!



    BY & Motts wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week where they give their winners for the Cup finals and they breakdown the news of the BCHL parting ways from Hockey Canada. 

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    • 1 hr 48 min
    Mailbag: Role Players, Crazy Parents, & IMO

    Mailbag: Role Players, Crazy Parents, & IMO

    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 went on over the weekend, talk about the NHL Conference Finals, & BY shares a quote. Then we dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions, some topics included:


    Advancing in hockey as a “role” player


    Specific coaches for specific positions


    Let your kid be a kid


    The My Hockey Rankings questions of the week


    + much more!



    BY & Motts wrap up the show by sharing the awful news of a tragic story that happened in Wisconsin earlier this month. 

    To support the family of Evelyn Gurney please visit the Goals for Gurney GoFund Me Page. Fundraiser for Brian Gurney by Ellie Vielhuber : Goals For Gurney (gofundme.com)

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    If you're interested in sponsoring the show, please reach out to us by email or DM us on Instagram!

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    Today's Episode Was Sponsored By:

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    My Hockey Rankings

    • 1 hr 10 min
    Sixteen Year NHL Vet, Motts' Former Teammate: Brian Gionta

    Sixteen Year NHL Vet, Motts' Former Teammate: Brian Gionta

    Episode 122- BY & Motts are back with an awesome interview with former BC Eagle, Motts’ teammate & 16 year NHL veteran, Brian Gionta! Before Gio joins us, the guys catch up on the weekend and talk some NHL playoffs then Brian jumps on with the guys to talk about his career and share some great stories including: 


    Being the middle of two brothers, couple brawls were had


    Choosing to attend Boston College over other schools


    The famous Gionta van


    Adapting to the checking line role


    + much more!



    The guys 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: RinkShrinks@gmail.com

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    Website: www.therinkshrinks.com

    Today's Episode Was Sponsored By:

    Sparx Hockey

    TSR Hockey

    Franklin Sports

    My Hockey Rankings

    • 2 hr 7 min
    Mailbag + Happy Mother's Day!

    Mailbag + Happy Mother's Day!

    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 their appearance at the Kentucky Derby party. Then BY & Motts dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions about:


    Worrying about being the best kid on the team at a young age


    Lack of confidence & ice time


    Volunteer coaches versus paid coaches


    The My Hockey Rankings question of the week


    + tons more!



    BY & Motts wrap up the show talking NHL awards and wish all the mom’s out there a Happy Mother's Day!

    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: RinkShrinks@gmail.com

    Instagram: @TheRinkShrinks

    Twitter: @RinkShrinks

    Website: www.therinkshrinks.com

    Today's Episode Was Sponsored By:

    Sparx Hockey

    TSR Hockey

    Franklin Sports

    My Hockey Rankings

    • 1 hr 7 min
    Local & Longtime NHL Vet: Tony Amonte

    Local & Longtime NHL Vet: Tony Amonte

    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 former guest having success for USA hockey, & their time over at the Shamrock Shootout. Tony Amonte then joins the fellas to talk about his playing and post playing career and much more which included:


    Making his decision to attend BU during spring break his senior year


    First time suiting up for the Rangers at MSG


    1996 World Cup of Hockey


    Bob Probert & Jeremy Roenick influence


    Getting into coaching high school hockey


    & much more!



    BY & Motts wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week and talk about some NHL award finalists. 



    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: RinkShrinks@gmail.com

    Instagram: @TheRinkShrinks

    Twitter: @RinkShrinks

    Website: www.therinkshrinks.com

    Today's Episode Was Sponsored By:

    Sparx Hockey

    TSR Hockey

    Franklin Sports

    My Hockey Rankings

    • 1 hr 36 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
323 Ratings

323 Ratings

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