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The Rink Shrinks The Rink Shrinks
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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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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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Email: RinkShrinks@gmail.com
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Website: www.therinkshrinks.com
Today's Episode Was Sponsored By:
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TSR Hockey
Franklin Sports
My Hockey Rankings -
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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Email: RinkShrinks@gmail.com
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Twitter: @RinkShrinks
Website: www.therinkshrinks.com
Today's Episode Was Sponsored By:
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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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Email: RinkShrinks@gmail.com
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Twitter: @RinkShrinks
Website: www.therinkshrinks.com
Today's Episode Was Sponsored By:
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TSR Hockey
Franklin Sports
My Hockey Rankings -
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.
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Email: RinkShrinks@gmail.com
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Twitter: @RinkShrinks
Website: www.therinkshrinks.com
Today's Episode Was Sponsored By:
Sparx Hockey
TSR Hockey
Franklin Sports
My Hockey Rankings -
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!
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Email: RinkShrinks@gmail.com
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Twitter: @RinkShrinks
Website: www.therinkshrinks.com
Today's Episode Was Sponsored By:
Sparx Hockey
TSR Hockey
Franklin Sports
My Hockey Rankings -
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.
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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
Customer Reviews
Great pod
Rink shrinks is really just a great pod. Mail bag episodes are the best but nah those guys are great. Love the producer when she pops on. Just a really great pod
Wags
Really enjoyed this last interview with wags awesome job. Really interesting story to listen to. Keep up the great work. If you’re in the garden come by lodge seven Sam Adams bar Next ones on me.
Love it
Ross is the boss