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 be in mid-season form. Before Chris joins, the guys catch up on their time spent at the rinks over the weekend and share some frustrations they experienced. On a more positive note, there were some recent retirements across the NHL including our boy KY, and the guys pay homage to them. Then Wags joins the boys to chat about tons of things includi...
Sep 23, 2022•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 88
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 and some solid play from Motts’ daughter's team, the trip BY’s team made up to Rochester, and the guys share an awesome quote from a recently signed player in the NHL. Then the guys open up the mailbag to answer all of your questions which includes: Girls dominating a coed tournament A birthday party or your team? Diets for a 10 year old Siblings...
Sep 16, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 87
Episode 86- BY & Motts are joined by Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman & two time Stanley Cup Champion Brian Dumoulin! Before Brian hops on for a chat, the guys recap attending Rob Bellamy & Dalton and The Sheriff’s show from over the weekend, Motts’ hockey tournament, and with the new schedules out for the upcoming season the guys go over what tournaments their teams will play in and how busy they will be. Then BY & Motts bring in two time Stanley Cup champion, Maine native, and cu...
Sep 09, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 86
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 MHR guys and answering your questions the guys catch up on Motts’ golf game, whether or not he is done watching the Red Sox every night, some life lessons from the shrinks, and a school blunder in the Yandle household. Then Neil & Ian join the guys to discuss a bunch of things including: Ranking vs ratings & how they determine them S...
Sep 02, 2022•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 85
Episode 84- BY & Motts are back with a brand new episode featuring an interview with recently signed Calgary Flames forward, Kevin Rooney! Before the guys welcome in Kevin they catch up on what went on the last week including some lawn talk, an instagram poll, a Motts softball update, and both of the Shrinks playing a role in the annual Hold The Line game. Kevin then sits down with the guys to chat about tons of things including: Some mini & street hockey war stories Sticking with Canton...
Aug 26, 2022•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 84
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 share some stories from their vacations they took last weekend and then welcome in Mariah from Hockeyfest and Ref 1,2, & 3 to chat about their experiences during the tournament. Then the boys open up the mailbag to answer a handful of your questions plus the My Hockey Rankings question of the week and wrap up with some men’s league hockey &...
Aug 19, 2022•54 min•Ep. 83
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 who came out to play, work, watch, and support us! Before the boys get to the interview, they share some war stories over their recent adult games they played in last week. Then, the guys bring you a new interview with Dorchester native & current President of the South Carolina Stingrays of the ECHL, Rob Concannon! Rob & the boys chat a...
Aug 12, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 82
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 exciting news about our most recent guest Ryan Warsofsky, welcome in a new sponsor, and get fired up for the street hockey tournament which takes place this Saturday! Then the boys answer your questions on some topics that include: Goalies being goalies Dogs in the rinks Parents choosing their kids coaches Skills vs Shinny The My Hockey Rankings qu...
Aug 05, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 81
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 Jake Thibeault golf tournament this past week and share their thoughts on the big NHL trade that happened last Friday. Then the boys are pleased to welcome Marshfield, MA native Ryan Warsofsky who talked about tons of topics including: Winning the Calder Cup twice Coaching his younger brother Dave Going from cleaning the bathrooms to coaching S...
Jul 29, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 80
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 answer on this week’s episode! Prior to the mailbag, Motts takes us through his third place finish on the golf course, BY & Motts living the #YachtLife, and the guys provide an update on the upcoming street hockey festival. Then the mailbag opens up to answer some questions on some topics including: Parents paying to attend youth tournaments Whi...
Jul 22, 2022•48 min•Ep. 79
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 Riemsdyk! Before JVR joins, the boys recap the last week which included them hitting the links, getting back on the ice, and taking in the NHL draft. James then joins the guys for a great discussion on a variety of topics including: Getting drafted second overall in 2007 Playing other sports growing up and still today His time at UNH Returning back to Phi...
Jul 15, 2022•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 78
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 shared with us, the guys catch up on what they were up to for the Fourth of July, share their thoughts on Mike Grier being named as the San Jose Sharks GM, and take a look at the NHL draft which begins this week. Then, we bring you some of the funniest stories that have been shared from our guests including Noel Acciari, Paul Bissonnette, Colin White...
Jul 08, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 77
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 Avalanche winning the Stanley Cup, who got voted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, and celebrate a local coach who continues to win. Then the boys answer your questions which included: Parents influence on choosing what tournaments to play in What makes a AAA player Making sure the kids have all of their equipment The My Hockey Rankings Question of t...
Jul 01, 2022•59 min•Ep. 76
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 Nate joins, the guys cover the Stanley Cup Finals, recap Father’s Day, and share their thoughts on the NHL Awards. Nate Thompson joins us (23:45) to talk everything from his career and more including: The influence a local team had on him loving the game An important message from his parents Being drafted by the Bruins Helping the younger guys W...
Jun 24, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 75
Episode 74- BY & Motts are back with a very special mailbag episode featuring former professional hockey player turned social media sensation and co-founder of Elev802, Pete Lenes a.k.a. Swaggy P! Before Swaggy P joins, the guys give their Stanley Cup Finals predictions, share their thoughts on the Bruce Cassidy firing, and congratulate a local inspiration. Then the boys are pleased to welcome the filthy hands of hockey, Swaggy P (24:17) for the mailbag to share his story and answer all of y...
Jun 17, 2022•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 74
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 playoffs, dog names, his dart league, setting the Iron Man streak and what it meant to him, his family and his teammates. Once KY signs off, the guys let you all know about our upcoming street hockey festival which will now take place in Kingston, MA on August 6th & 7th! Before wrapping up they answer the My Hockey Rankings question of the we...
Jun 10, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 73
Episode 72- BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag episode which also features an interview with two-time Stanley Cup Champion & current Washington Capitals forward Conor Sheary! Before Conor joins the boys, they catch up on last week, joining the Chiclets Crew on their live stream Tuesday night, and then dip into the mailbag and answer all of your questions and play a couple voicemails. Following the mailbag, the guys bring in Conor (42:54) to discuss: Not making the varsity team as a...
Jun 03, 2022•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 72
Episode 71- BY & Motts are back with an awesome interview with recently retired, Stanley Cup Champion, and Vezina Trophy winner Tuukka Rask! Before Tuukka joins, the boys catch up on Motts’ trip to Miami, the NHL playoffs, and show their appreciation for the talent that Connor McDavid & Nathan MacKinnon bring to the game. Then, Tuukks joins (30:52) the guys to talk about: Growing up in Finland and their landscape of youth hockey Not being able to attend the draft & getting traded to ...
May 27, 2022•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 71
Episode 70- BY & Motts are here to open up the mailbag and answer all of your questions this week! But first, the guys get into some NHL playoff talk and recap the latest #MottsMoment and his weekend at the NHL Network. Then a local legend being up for some well deserved hardware and who would win in a five round shoot out LeBron or Tom Brady? Following that the boys dive into the mailbag and give their feedback on: Tournament rules resulting in games being on time Hockey names for puppies A...
May 20, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 70
BY & Motts are fresh off their quick trip to the Big Apple and bring you an awesome interview with former professional hockey player turned country music phenom, Rob Bellamy! Before Bells joins us, the guys breakdown seeing Rob live last weekend, going over to New York for a live stream with the Spittin' Chiclets crew, and answer the My Hockey Rankings question of the week. Rob joins us (22:11) to share his experiences and epic stories including: Traveling a ton for youth hockey Playing with...
May 13, 2022•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 69
Episode 68- We have a fresh mailbag episode this week and BY & Motts are ready to answer all of your awesome questions. Before the guys open it up, they comment on BY's mowing skills and swag, share their Stanley Cup Playoff predictions, and wish a Happy Mother's Day to all the fabulous hockey moms out there! This week's mailbag features topics including: A defenseman serving a too many men penalty Making the jump from an "average" player to a "great" player The My Hockey Rankings Question o...
May 06, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 68
Episode 67- BY & Motts are back with a fresh episode featuring an interview with 17 year professional hockey player, Chris Bourque! Before Chris joins, the guys chat about what went on over the weekend, BY witnessing crazy hockey parents from the stands, and share their thoughts on a recent viral tweet. Chris then joins the boys (25:06) for a great interview where they touch on: Having such a long career between the AHL, Europe, & the NHL The impact his father Ray had on his game Staying...
Apr 29, 2022•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 67
Episode 66- BY & Motts open a fresh new mailbag and answer all of your questions! Beforehand, the fellas chat about the Battle of the Badges game over the weekend, Easter, and how they spent their Marathon Monday. The questions submitted included: Missing a shift for being "injured" (again) A certain number on the back of a jersey My Hockey Ranking question of the week To check or not to check--girls playing boys hockey + More The fellas wrap up the show addressing the coaching vacancies at ...
Apr 22, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 66
Episode 65- BY & Motts are back to bring you a great interview with Motts' former teammate in New Jersey, Paul Martin! Before Paul joins the show the guys share their thoughts on the Frozen Four, the impacts the recent NCAA free agents have made on their new professional teams, and answer the My Hockey Rankings question of the week! Two time National Champion and long time NHL defenseman Paul Martin joins the boys (30:11) to discuss: Being a multi-sport athlete growing up and transitioning t...
Apr 15, 2022•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 65
Episode 64- It's a mailbag episode this week! BY & Motts have the head coach of Cushing Academy, Paul Pearl join them to open up the mailbag and answer all of your questions. Before Coach Pearl joins, the guys comment on Hockey East Player of the Year, Bobby Trivigno signing with the New York Rangers, Motts' shares his thoughts on KY's ironman streak coming to an end, and BY shares a quote from the captain of the Florida Panthers, Aleksander Barkov, about his teammate Jonathan Huburdeau. Pau...
Apr 08, 2022•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 64
Episode 63- BY is fresh off a Floridian Vacation and Motts returns from his weekend stint at ESPN! Before Colin joins, the boys catch up on the past week which included another PHF Isobel Cup Championship for the Boston Pride and BY busts out some trivia for Motts. This all-time interview with 12-year NHL veteran, Colin White includes: Winning 2 Stanley Cups Coaches' trust in their players His mother's support Breaking into the NHL Hilarity The fellas wrap up the show discussing The Oscars Slap ...
Apr 01, 2022•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 63
Episode 62- BY & Motts dip into the mailbag with the help of Merrimack College Assistant Coach, Josh Ciocco. Josh brings his perspective from 10 years of coaching college hockey and they answer a ton of questions on: Tryouts, tryouts, tryouts! College recruiting & the NCAA transfer portal The best guy to coach squirts Positives of coaching college hockey Much more! The fellas wrap up the show supporting the Connor Crushes Cancer buzz-off in April at the Devine Rink, paying tribute to Mik...
Mar 25, 2022•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 62
Episode 61- BY & Motts are joined by two time Stanley Cup Champion, Kris Versteeg! Before Kris joins the guys introduce the new partnership with My Hockey Rankings and answer the question of the week! The boys then recap some controversy in the state tournament games over the weekend and share whether they think there are more doors or windows in the world. Steeger joins us to discuss: Starting his career in Providence & playing with David Krejci Playing defense in juniors Winning two St...
Mar 18, 2022•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 61
Episode 60 - BY & Motts open up the mailbag to answer all of your questions & get a couple of voicemails from a familiar voice! Highlights: BC vs. UNH wager Upcoming Marlborough Weekend -see you there?! Cheesehead parents #GirlDad Charlie Hustle & Men’s league draws Indiana Dad seeking advice Phil Kessel's commitment to hockey & family The 6th Line Camp: Registration is open for the spring session at the Thayer Sports Center. Once a week for birth years 2011, 2010, & 2009. Si...
Mar 11, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 60
Episode 59- BY & Motts are joined by Jeff Marek, a Sportsnet Analyst & Co-Host of 32 Thoughts: The Podcast. Before Jeff joins, they chat about wrapping up hockey season and parent craziness at rinks around the country. Jeff joins at 23:58: Toronto Hockey Dads Raffi Torres: youth coach Car rides to the rink Media journey beginning w/ Wrestling His podcast w/ Elliotte Friedman IIHF news The fellas wrap up the show by discussing a 10yr old's reverse Michigan goal, memories made during youth...
Mar 04, 2022•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 59
