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313 episodes
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Date created
2020/08/26
Latest episode
2026/11/06
Average duration
52 min.
Release period
9 days
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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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National Coach-in-Chief of USA Hockey: Mike MacMillan
2026/11/06
Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back this week with an interview with the National Coach-In-Chief for USA Hockey Mike MacMillan! Before the interview the guys recap their week around the rinks, share their thoughts on Nikita Kucherov wanting out of Tampa Bay, and give their reactions to the NHL hometown remix jerseys that just dropped.
Then the boys welcome in Mike MacMillan a long time hockey coach and educator for over 40 years. Mike shares tons of knowledge from his coaching days which includes coaching the USA Hockey National Sled Hockey team, Minnesota hockey programs, and what he does now for USA Hockey.
BY & Motts wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week and Motts gives his Motts’ moment lock of the week presented by FanDuel.
Thanks for listening and don’t forget to hit subscribe, leave a 5-star rating and write a review. You can find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was presented by FanDuel!
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Mailbag +Becoming a Better Coach
2026/10/30
Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a mailbag episode this week! Before getting to your questions the guys recap their weekends including Motts attending the Patriots & Bears game in Chicago and the Steel taking on Youngstown and BY talks about his trip out to Madison WI to see his son play. The boys also hit on Connor Hellbuyck getting traded to New Jersey.
Then the guys dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions about improving as a coach and a free learn to play program in New Hampshire in a wonderful honor. BY & Motts wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week and Motts gives his Motts’ moment lock of the week presented by FanDuel.
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AHL PIMS Leader: Dennis Bonvie
2026/10/23
Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back this week with an interview with the all time AHL penalty minutes leader and current Assistant GM of player personnel for the Boston Bruins, Dennis Bonvie! Before Dennis joins the show the guys recap BY’s son lacing them up against Motts’ team last weekend and some NHL news.
Then the boys welcome in Nova Scotia native and longtime tough guy Dennis Bonvie to talk about his career and more including being a good teammate, knocking guys out left and right, and his love for the game!
BY & Motts wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week and Motts gives his Motts’ moment lock of the week presented by FanDuel.
This show was presented to you by FANDUEL.
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Mailbag + Too Many Jerseys
2026/10/16
Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back this week with a fresh mailbag episode! Before getting to all of your questions the guys recap their week around the rinks and chat about the state of the NHL. Then the boys dip into the mailbag to answer your questions about what it takes to be a prolific goalscorer and how to get a coach to check back into their season. BY & Motts wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week and Motts gives his lock of the week presented by FanDuel.
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Jayden Kurtz: Chicago Steel D-Man & Anaheim Ducks 2nd Rd Draft Pick
2026/10/09
Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back this week with an interview with second round pick of the Anaheim Ducks and current Chicago Steel defenseman, Jayden Kurtz! Before Jayden joins the guys, they catch up on what’s been going on around the rinks, the USA development league, and some NHL news.
Then the boys welcome Kurtzy who talks about what it was like growing up in “the State of Hockey”, playing in the main training camp during the preseason for the Ducks, and making a commitment to the University of Wisconsin for next season.
BY & Motts wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week and Motts provides his Motts’ moment lock of the week presented by FanDuel.
Thanks for listening and don’t forget to hit subscribe, leave a 5-star rating and write a review. You can find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Colby Cohen: VP of Hockey and Players Experience for the USHL
2026/09/25
Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back this week with an interview with former 2nd round pick and current VP of hockey and player experience for the USHL, Colby Cohen! Before Colby joins the show the guys break down what went on over the weekend, the NHL preseason and some other hockey news. Then, BY & Colby sat down to chat about his hockey career and what his role entails working for the USHL. BY & Motts wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week.
Thanks for listening and don’t forget to hit subscribe, leave a 5-star rating and write a review. You can find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.
This show was presented to you by FANDUEL.
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USHL Regular Season is Here + NHL Notes
2026/09/18
Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back this week to chat about the Chicago Steel’s preseason wrapping up as they get ready for the regular season to start this week. The guys also hit on some NHL news that includes the passing of hockey legend, Barry Melrose, and Ryan Leonard getting a nice new contract with the Washington Capitals. BY & Motts wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week.
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Preseason Hockey + Ian & Neil Lodin of My Hockey Rankings
2026/09/11
Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back this week with our friends Ian and Neil Lodin of My Hockey Rankings! Ian and Neil join the guys to discuss where they currently are keeping up with the standings and teams, some expectations when it comes to tournaments, and what changes they have made over the years. The guys also breakdown some news across the NHL and wrap up the show with the Motts’ Moment Lock of the Week presented by FanDuel.
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College Time for The Kids; Hockey Season Is Here
2026/09/04
Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are finally back! The guys catch up on what’s been going on the last few weeks with their kids moving out to school and Motts settling into training camp with the Chicago Steel as their preseason schedule is about to begin. The boys also breakdown some of the latest news in the NHL and wrap up the show with the My Hockey Rankings question of the week.
Thanks for listening and don’t forget to hit subscribe, leave a 5-star rating and write a review. You can find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Mailbag + Puck Play & Gearing Up For Next Season
2026/08/16
Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back this week with a mailbag episode where the guys break down another question from Grumpy Hockey Dad who is wondering about ways to improve away from the puck at higher levels. Another question includes mindset evolution and team goals vs personal goals. The guys wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week and give you the Motts’ moment lock of the week presented by FanDuel.
Thanks for listening and don’t forget to hit subscribe, leave a 5-star rating and write a review. You can find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Former BC Eagle, Mike Hardman
2026/08/07
Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back this week with an interview with Hanover, MA native and former BC Eagle, Mike Hardman! Mike joins the boys after being a long time follower on the gram to chat about his days in college, going pro, and what his offseason has been like as he looks to make an NHL club this fall. The boys wrap up the show with the Motts’ moment lock of the week.
Thanks for listening and don’t forget to hit subscribe, leave a 5-star rating and write a review. You can find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Mailbag + Summer Time Rink Atmospheres
2026/07/31
Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back this week with a mailbag episode where the guys break down another question from Worried Hockey Mom who is wondering if the current Massachusetts split season model is on borrowed time. Another question includes the USHL expanding out west and what it may mean for local kids in New England. The guys wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week and give you the Motts’ moment lock of the week presented by FanDuel.
Thanks for listening and don’t forget to hit subscribe, leave a 5-star rating and write a review. You can find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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This show was presented to you by FANDUEL.
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Ryan Shea on his excitement to play with the Oilers
2026/07/24
Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back this week and are joined by Edmonton Oiler Ryan Shea! Ryan and the guys talk about his time in the minors and in Pittsburgh since our last interview with him and his new contract with the Oilers and BY & Motts also give their takes on Patrick Kane returning to the Blackhawks and Ryan Getzlaf getting into coaching and give the Motts’ moment lock of the weekend presented by FanDuel.
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Catching Up on a Busy Summer
2026/07/17
Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back this week to chat about a very busy summer in the NHL which includes an 84 game season, the Anaheim Ducks matching the Philadelphia Flyers offer sheet for Leo Carlsson, and Steve Yzerman stepping down from the GM role in Detroit. The boys wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week and Motts gives out his Motts’ moment lock of the week.
Thanks for listening and don’t forget to hit subscribe, leave a 5-star rating and write a review. You can find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Benefits of Soccer, Avoiding Burnout, & Offer Sheets
2026/07/10
Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a mailbag episode this week! BY comes to us live from Nantucket during the Y3K hockey camp and gives us a breakdown of how the camp has gone thus far. The guys dip into the mailbag to answer your questions which include the benefits of playing soccer and what hockey families can do to avoid burnout. BY & Motts wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week.
Thanks for listening and don’t forget to hit subscribe, leave a 5-star rating and write a review. You can find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.
This show was presented to you by FANDUEL.
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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frank jim kevin 2026/05/21
best rink shrinks
love it best podcast
Midwest hockey dad 2025/07/17
Great resource
The pods are always interesting and informative and Matts and BY are a fun listen (even for a non New Englander). The mailbags are especially helpful ...
EricLouis5 2025/05/16
Hockey Parents
This is a must listen!!!! Love this show for all sports parents!
D Mac 52 2023/12/30
Ad Takeover
Loved the pod and have been an OG listener since Ep.1 but seems like recently it’s more of an AM radio style of ads everywhere with content blended th...
shoulder slasher 91 2023/10/06
Best Pod out in the game today!
Best pod in the game today!
KLong82 2023/07/25
Awesome pod
Great dudes with good messages for hockey players of all ages with great senses of humor. Great guests also. Didn’t know the OAR guy but enjoyed that ...
C_RUSS14 2022/12/22
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 reall...
Bratender-Bri 2022/09/24
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 ...
He’s a real Ronnie 2022/04/26
Love it
Ross is the boss
JC9x 2022/01/25
Awesome!!!
Best podcast for parents of kids in sports!!! Keep up the good work boys!!!
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