The Mailbag this week is jam-packed with great questions. Questions include keeping kids motivated, choosing drills & much more! Today's Episode Was Sponsored By: Franklin Sports: Use Promo Code “RINKSHRINKS” for 20% off sitewide through the end of 2021. Street hockey equipment, soccer balls, nets, footballs, batting gloves, baseball equipment, pickleball, cornhole, volleyball and more... It's all 20% off at FranklinSports.com Chris Devin at CrossCountry Mortgage: Devo knows first hand how e...
Jul 23, 2021•45 min•Ep. 28
He started skating at 2 years old and made it all the way to the show. This week, we talked with Carolina Hurricane Vinny Trocheck about his journey. Today's Episode Was Sponsored By: Franklin Sports: Use Promo Code “RINKSHRINKS” for 20% off sitewide through the end of 2021. Street hockey equipment, soccer balls, nets, footballs, batting gloves, baseball equipment, pickleball, cornhole, volleyball and more... It's all 20% off at FranklinSports.com Chris Devin at CrossCountry Mortgage: Devo knows...
Jul 17, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 27
The Mailbag this week is jam-packed with great questions. To help answer them we have the help of Keith Yandle. Today's Episode Was Sponsored By: Franklin Sports: Use Promo Code “RINKSHRINKS” for 20% off sitewide through the end of 2021. Street hockey equipment, soccer balls, nets, footballs, batting gloves, baseball equipment, pickleball, cornhole, volleyball and more... It's all 20% off at FranklinSports.com Chris Devin at CrossCountry Mortgage: Devo knows first hand how expensive hockey is......
Jul 12, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 26
The Mailbag this week is jam-packed with great questions. To help answer them we have the help of Keith Yandle. Today's Episode Was Sponsored By: Franklin Sports: Use Promo Code “RINKSHRINKS” for 20% off sitewide through the end of 2021. Street hockey equipment, soccer balls, nets, footballs, batting gloves, baseball equipment, pickleball, cornhole, volleyball and more... It's all 20% off at FranklinSports.com Chris Devin at CrossCountry Mortgage: Devo knows first hand how expensive hockey is......
Jul 09, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 25
Keith Aucoin joined the show to talk about his hockey journey from Chelmsford, MA, all the way to the NHL. Today's Episode Was Sponsored By: Franklin Sports: Use Promo Code “RINKSHRINKS” for 20% off sitewide through the end of 2021. Street hockey equipment, soccer balls, nets, footballs, batting gloves, baseball equipment, pickleball, cornhole, volleyball and more... It's all 20% off at FranklinSports.com Chris Devin at CrossCountry Mortgage: Devo knows first hand how expensive hockey is... That...
Jul 02, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 24
Lots to get to in this week's mailbag. USA Hockey also announced some new rule changes and the guys give their take. Some coaching questions on cross ice hockey versus full ice for the younger ages. Today's Episode Was Sponsored By: Franklin Sports: Use Promo Code “RINKSHRINKS” for 20% off sitewide through the end of 2021. Street hockey equipment, soccer balls, nets, footballs, batting gloves, baseball equipment, pickleball, cornhole, volleyball and more... It's all 20% off at FranklinSports.com...
Jun 25, 2021•45 min•Ep. 23
Paul Bissonnette joins this week to discuss his unique journey in hockey from a young age all the way to the show. Biz also highlights the high's and lows of the journey and how it molded him into who he is today. The guys also chat with Biz about Spittin' Chiclets and Pink Whitney & much more. Today's Episode Was Sponsored By: Franklin Sports: Use Promo Code “RINKSHRINKS” for 20% off sitewide through the end of 2021. Street hockey equipment, soccer balls, nets, footballs, batting gloves, ba...
Jun 18, 2021•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 22
Motts and BY go through another mailbag episode that features questions on all the different programs in the Northeast, Full vs. Split Season Travel Teams, Age to Correct Mistakes & much more. https://www.gofundme.com/f/Support-the-Braintree-Police-Officers https://gofund.me/8d3032fe Today's Episode Was Sponsored By: Franklin Sports: Use Promo Code “RINKSHRINKS” for 20% off sitewide through the end of 2021. Street hockey equipment, soccer balls, nets, footballs, batting gloves, baseball equi...
Jun 11, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 21
Baseball Hall of Fame Pitcher Tom Glavine joins this week to discuss his unique journey in baseball but also hockey. Glavine was drafted 69th overall in the 1984 NHL Entry Draft just days after being drafted by the Atlanta Braves. Glavine discusses his journey & upbringing with both sports and how he stays involved to this day. Today's Episode Was Sponsored By: Franklin Sports: Use Promo Code “RINKSHRINKS” for 20% off sitewide through the end of 2021. Street hockey equipment, soccer balls, n...
Jun 04, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 20
Motts and BY go through another mailbag episode that features one of the all-time lunatic parental moves you'l ever hear. Ian Moran drops a ton of value on his Twitter account but his 'right kind of annoying' video may take the cake. The mailbag also covers playing up a year & much more. Today's Episode Was Sponsored By: Franklin Sports: Use Promo Code “RINKSHRINKS” for 20% off sitewide through the end of 2021. Street hockey equipment, soccer balls, nets, footballs, batting gloves, baseball ...
May 28, 2021•43 min•Ep. 19
Former NHL Goaltender Andrew "Razor" Raycroft joins Motts and BY this week to discuss his journey from Belleville, Ontario to the National Hockey League. Razor was drafted 135th overall in 1998 by the Boston Bruins and dives deep into how he got there. The guys also talk specifically about goaltending and suggest strategies younger goalies can take to sharpen their skills. Motts & BY also hit some trending topics like a few guests landing some pretty high profile gigs in the National Hockey ...
May 21, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 18
Motts and BY go through another mailbag that's chock full of new questions like dealing with injuries, hitting in the slot, deflection goals & much more. We also have part 2 of our interview with Milan Lucic. Lucic goes through his NHL journey, winning a cup & much more! Today's Episode Was Sponsored By: Franklin Sports: Use Promo Code “RINKSHRINKS” for 20% off sitewide through the end of 2021. Street hockey equipment, soccer balls, nets, footballs, batting gloves, baseball equipment, pi...
May 14, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 17
Current Calgary Flame and Former Boston Bruin Milan Lucic joins Motts & BY this week to discuss his journey from Vancouver to His 1,000 NHL Game. Lucic describes the role his family played in molding him into the player he is today and he has plenty of advice to today's youth hockey players and parents. BY & Motts also go through some trending hockey news as well as break down two important skills that players need to work on: passing and backhand shots! Recommended Hype Music: Saliva - ...
May 08, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 16
The Rink Shrinks Mailbag makes its triumphant return to the podcasting world. The NHL signs two new TV contracts with TNT being the newest, the guys give their take and big time the pitch to Turner executives. Sean Skahan, Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Minnesota Wild, joins us to discuss all things training and when the best time is for kids to start. Recommended Viewing: The Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich for Grown Ups Please consider leaving the podcast a review on Apple Podcasts...
May 01, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 15
Norris Trophy Winner, Stanley Cup Champion Ray Bourque joins Motts & BY on the official comeback episode of The Rink Shrinks. Bourque discusses his journey from the start to the pinnacle of the game. Motts takes us behind the curtain of covering the Frozen Four on ESPN & BY highlights how he went out there and practiced what he preaches at Barstool Sports Pink Whitney Cup. Recommended Hype Music: Mase - Welcome Back Discussed : 77's Absurd 160 Foot Goal vs Hartford Thank you for the mess...
Apr 23, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 14
Olympic gold medalist Meghan Duggan (Danvers, Mass.) delves into her path from New England hockey to the highest levels with Team USA. NEHJ's Jeff Cox also discusses when it's right for prospects to take their next step.
Apr 22, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 13
Brooks Orpik, who won Stanley Cups with Pittsburgh and Washington, discusses his journey from the youth ranks to the pros. After 1,035 NHL games, Orpik gives lessons he learned along the way that he currently shares as a Boston College assistant coach.
Apr 22, 2021•2 hr•Ep. 12
Josh Hennessy, who played in the NHL for the Boston Bruins and Ottawa Senators, swings by for an in-depth talk about his hockey journey. After playing at Milton Academy, he went to the QMJHL before pro stops carried him to Russia, Sweden and elsewhere.
Apr 22, 2021•2 hr 10 min•Ep. 11
Ryan Whitney, co-host of the Spittin' Chiclets podcast, joins Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau for the latest Rink Shrinks session. Whitney played locally at Thayer Academy and Boston University before featuring in nearly 500 NHL games.
Apr 22, 2021•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 10
Boston University and St. Sebastian's alum Mike Grier discusses his development from youth hockey to over 1,000 NHL games with four different teams. Grier also delves into his transition into coaching, ranging from the youth and high school ranks to the New Jersey Devils.
Apr 22, 2021•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 9
Freddy Meyer, head coach at The Rivers School, joins for Session No. 9. Meyer was an All-American at Boston University, where he played on three NCAA tournament teams before charting a seven-year career in the NHL.
Apr 22, 2021•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 8
Brian Leetch, who played 18 seasons in the NHL, joins for Session No. 8. The former New York Rangers defenseman covers his career from all angles and dives into his approach to coaching. 44:44 Brian Leetch Interview 1:48:54 The Rink Shrinks Mailbag
Apr 22, 2021•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 7
Former NHL goalie Kevin Weekes, who's an NHL Network studio analyst, connects to discuss his career and much more. The Rink Shrinks are also joined by St. Louis Blues forward and Boston College product Zach Sanford (Salem, Mass.).
Apr 22, 2021•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 6
Philadelphia Flyers forward Kevin Hayes (Dorchester, Mass.) delves into his hockey journey, NHL career and craziest stories from the rinks. Boston Junior Terriers owner Russ deMariano also joins to discuss Massachusetts youth hockey during COVID-19 and navigating the pandemic.
Apr 22, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 5
Boston Bruins forward Charlie Coyle (Weymouth, Mass.) joins to discuss his path to the NHL, while UNH men's head coach Mike Souza (Wakefield, Mass.) delves into the recruiting process and much more.
Apr 22, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 4
Calgary Flames defenseman Noah Hanifin (Norwood, Mass.) joins The Rink Shrinks to talk life in the NHL and his local stops at the South Shore Kings, St. Sebastian's and Boston College.
Apr 22, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 3
The Rink Shrinks interview Florida Panthers star defenseman Keith Yandle and ex-NHL defenseman Derek Morris about their hockey paths, lessons learned and advice for players.
Apr 22, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 2
As Northeastern University product Ryan Shea (Milton, Mass.) kickstarts his professional career with the Dallas Stars organization, he joins The Rink Shrinks to discuss his path.
Apr 22, 2021•59 min•Ep. 1
The Rink Shrinks debuts with NHL forward and Boston College alum Brian Boyle (Hingham, Mass.).
Apr 22, 2021•1 hr 3 min0
