Episode 118- BY & Motts are back with an interview with two National Champions, Jake Quillan & Collin Graf of the University of Quinnipiac Bobcats! Before Jake & Collin join us, the guys catch up on the last week involving some other sports, Marathon Monday, & how the Bruins have played through two games. Then the boys welcome in Jake Quillan & Collin Graf from Quinnipiac University who are fresh off of a National Championship as they touch on: Getting back to campus Jake cho...
Apr 21, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 118
Episode 117- BY & Motts are back with this week’s mailbag episode! BY’s voice is back and he’s ready to chat about the frozen four, the on-going defensive camp the guys are running, and some posts from our social media. Then the guys dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions on: Low amount of participants in tryouts Dealing with a bad coach The last ride with your hockey player When do you focus on one sport? The boys wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of t...
Apr 14, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 117
Episode 116- BY & Motts are back with a great interview with two-time Stanley Cup Champion & current youth hockey father, Trevor Daley! Before the boys welcome in Dales, they discuss BY’s current voice situation, Motts’ Boston sports day last week, and inform you on the upcoming defensive camp which takes place in Dennis, MA starting in late April. Then guys welcome in Trevor Daley who joined us live from Wilkes-Barre Scranton, PA just before puck drop for a great chat about: His first l...
Apr 07, 2023•54 min•Ep. 116
Episode 115- BY & Motts are back and are ready to answer all of your questions in this week’s mailbag! The guys catch up on what went on over the past week and talk about what skill sets can be transferred to the ice from the spring sports that are now taking place. Then Brian & Mike dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions some of which included: Injuries in the locker room Learning the proper way to give/receive checks What is best for a bubble player A voicemail! + much mo...
Mar 31, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 115
Episode 114- BY & Motts are back with a fresh interview with one of Motts’ former teammates and current Lehigh Valley Phantoms forward, Garrett Wilson! Before Garrett joins the boys, they catch up on Motts’ birthday festivities and touch on the recent championships for the local high schools in Massachusetts. Then Willy jumps on for an awesome interview hitting on a variety of topics including: Growing up in Canada and getting into hockey Having a positive mindset when joining the ECHL Being...
Mar 24, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 114
Episode 113- BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week! Before getting to your questions and voicemails Motts provides a state tournament update, BY recaps his team winning the championship in the EHF last weekend, & they both react to the great feedback we have received from our interview with Colby Armstrong! Then the boys dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions & react to your voicemails. Some topics included: What age should you be tying your skates?...
Mar 17, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 113
Episode 112- BY & Motts are back with an electric interview with former first round pick and current host of the ‘Chiclets Game Notes’ podcast, Colby Armstrong! Prior to Army joining the boys, they catch up on what went on last week including Motts’ (finally) going on a trip to Florida, BY taking in some local playoff hockey, and some crazy antics across the rinks. Then nine-year NHL veteran & current Pittsburgh Penguins analyst, Colby Armstrong joins the boys for an awesome conversation...
Mar 10, 2023•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 112
Episode 111- BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag episode! Before dipping into the mailbag the guys catch up on what went on around the rinks last week & welcome in Glenn Hefferan who is currently the President of the Atlantic Amateur Hockey Association (AAHA) for a quick chat! Glenn has provided tons of graphic stats that the guys get into among other topics! Then BY & Motts dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions including: Coaches “working the ref” Worries about w...
Mar 03, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 111
Episode 110- BY & Motts are back with a great interview with 2009 Stanley Cup Champion & 10-year NHL veteran, Tyler Kennedy! Prior to TK joining the show the guys catch up on how BY’s team did in their hockey tournament down in Florida and Motts’ shares his adventures from the last week. Then the guys welcome in Tyler Kennedy for an awesome discussion on tons of topics including: His biggest critic: his mother Sports Psychology, the mental part of the game A great first call up story Mic...
Feb 24, 2023•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 110
Episode 109- BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag episode plus a bonus interview with Northeastern University assistant coach, Jason Guerriero! Jason joins the guys for a quick interview fresh off of winning the Beanpot on Monday night! The guys also dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions and react to your stories, some of which included: Better for a player: talented team or good coaching? USA hockey Intelligym The My Hockey Rankings question of the week “Must haves” for h...
Feb 17, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 109
Episode 108- BY & Motts are back with a great interview with an absolute legend of the hockey world, Keith Tkachuk! Before Big Walt joins the guys, they catch up on BY’s festivities down in Florida last week, Motts’ time at the Beanpot games, and the guys get to the My Hockey Rankings question of the week. Then the boys welcome in Keith for a great conversation that covered a number of different topics including: Playing with a young Teemu Selanne Spending one year at BU in a superstar fille...
Feb 10, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 108
Episode 107- BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week! Prior to answering all of your questions, the guys chat about BY’s upcoming tournament this week in Florida, catch up on some games over the weekend, and BY shares his do’s & don'ts. Then the guys dip into the mailbag and answer your questions on topics including: Managing expectations for a young player Dealing with entitlement at the high school level The My Hockey Rankings question of the week Rather sit on a win...
Feb 03, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 107
Episode 106- BY & Motts are back with a great interview with current Head Coach of the United States U-18 National Team, Dan Muse! Before Dan joins, the guys catch up on the weekend which included Motts covering the Boston College game on TV, BY gearing up for his hockey tournament next week in Florida, & the guys chat about an interesting tweet regarding ages for kids playing Division I college. Then Dan joins the guys for an awesome conversation which hit on tons of points including: G...
Jan 27, 2023•2 hr 9 min•Ep. 106
Episode 105- BY & Motts are back to answer all of your questions on this week’s mailbag episode! Prior to dipping into the mailbag the guys chat about their weekends and some stories that came across their timelines. Then they react to a bunch of your questions some of which included topics like: More mating season questions Poor reactions in the handshake line A good time enjoying the present Spring hockey concern + much more! BY & Motts wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings...
Jan 20, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 105
Episode 104- BY & Motts bring you an awesome interview with one of Motts’ former teammates and current head coach of the Boston University men’s hockey team, Jay Pandolfo! Before Pando joins us, the guys catch up on Motts’ time on the ice at Fenway Park while BY gears up for his appearance. The guys also discuss the importance of body language and give a shoutout to all the athletic trainers out there. BY & Motts then welcome in two-time Stanley Cup Champion, Jay Pandolfo, for a great di...
Jan 13, 2023•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 104
Episode 103- BY & Motts are back to ring in 2023 with a mailbag episode! Before getting to all of your questions and voicemails the guys catch up on how they spent their New Year’s Eve, the Winter Classic, and comment on a wild video that popped up over the weekend. Then the guys dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions with some topics including: A reaction to episode 101’s goalie controversy Some stinky gloves Watching opponents Voicemails! The My Hockey Rankings question of th...
Jan 06, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 103
Episode 102- BY & Motts are back with a great interview with local hockey legend and current Harvard University men’s hockey coach, Ted Donato! Before Teddy joins us, the guys catch up on how they spent their Christmas, touch on the World Juniors that is currently going on in Canada, and share a quote from Arizona Coyotes rookie, Dylan Guenther. Then Ted joins (14:40) the guys for a great conversation about: Growing up playing all different sports Seeing his sons grow up and play at top leve...
Dec 30, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 102
Episode 101- BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week! Before answering all of your questions the guys recap the awesome feedback we have gotten for episode 100, catch up on what went on around the rinks, and BY shares a tire changing story. Then the guys dip into the mailbag to answer your questions some of which included: Choosing a high school program Determining roles Parents allowing unnecessary actions Coaches playing favorites The My Hockey Rankings question of the w...
Dec 23, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 101
Episode 100- We are pleased to bring you episode 100 of the Rink Shrinks this week! In this episode, BY & Motts sit down with two legendary hockey fathers who have dedicated their lives to teaching, growing, and involving themselves in the game we love. We are pleased to welcome Buddy Yandle, the father of Brian & Keith, and Dan Whitney, the father of Spittin' Chiclets Co-Host & former first round pick, Ryan Whitney. Buddy and Dan were able to join the guys in person for this awesome...
Dec 16, 2022•2 hr•Ep. 100
Episode 99- BY & Motts are back to answer all of your questions you submitted to the mailbag! Before the guys dip into it they catch up on what went on over the last week at the rinks & gear up for our 100th episode which drops next week! Then we open up the mailbag and answer all of your questions covering topics which included: Penalties coming back to haunt a team Slashing your own teammates Defensive pairs with left & right shots The My Hockey Rankings question of the week + much...
Dec 09, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 99
Episode 98- BY & Motts are back fresh off of Thanksgiving and are gearing up for the high school hockey season. The guys also welcome in Jim Vesey, the father of former guest and current New York Rangers forward Jimmy Vesey, a Charlestown native, and current Toronto Maple Leafs scout for a great chat about: Growing up in Charlestown & the rivalries with other suburbs of Boston Sneaking onto the ice at night to play with friends An epic career at Merrimack College Throwing on the Bruins j...
Dec 02, 2022•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 98
Episode 97- BY & Motts are back and ready to open up the mailbag and answer all of your questions and react to your stories as well. Beforehand, the guys catch up on the weekend with high school hockey set to begin soon. Then we dip into the mailbag to cover a variety of topics including: Being strong on your stick Girls showing up the boys on the PK Some RinkShrinks summer team name suggestions Finding that internal spark The My Hockey Rankings question of the week Then BY & Motts wrap ...
Nov 25, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 97
Episode 96- BY & Motts are joined by fourth overall pick & two-time Stanley Cup champion, Andrew Ladd! Before Ladder joins, the guys catch up on what went on over the weekend, provide some advice for parents and players during tryouts, and answer the My Hockey Rankings question of the week. Then Andrew joins us for a great conversation to discuss a variety of topics including: Working with Adam Oates Multiple sport athletes, learning different motions Learning to get past being cut &...
Nov 18, 2022•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 96
Episode 95- BY & Motts are back to open up the mailbag and answer all of your questions! But first, the guys catch up on their weekends and their time spent in the rinks, the reaction to the Bruins signing Mitchell Miller, and the Flyers Cooperall’s uniforms that they wore during warmups. Then the guys dip into the mailbag to answer questions and hit on some topics including: Balancing the lineup Wood sticks Should checking be allowed in girls hockey? Quitting a team BY & Motts wrap up t...
Nov 11, 2022•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 95
BY & Motts are back with an awesome interview with one of our favorite people, Jake Thibeault! Before Jake joins the show the guys catch up on their Halloween festivities, hockey games over the weekend, and Motts being a coleslaw guy. Then we welcome in our boy Jake for a lengthy chat about his life and what he’s gone through and where he is now. Plus, tons more including: Loyalty Having people in his corner Working hard on & off the ice Playing other sports Grinding out the day by day T...
Nov 04, 2022•2 hr•Ep. 94
Episode 93- BY & Motts are back to open up the mailbag and answer all of your questions with some help from Jersey Shore & Mo! Before the guys get to answering they catch up on what went on last week including whether or not hockey practice should be held on Halloween, an update about Motts going for the Thayer Academy Head Coach position, and a new Ironman in the NHL. Then the gang opens up the mailbag to answer all of your questions including: Letters of intent Level of play versus dis...
Oct 28, 2022•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 93
Episode 92- BY & Motts sit down for a nice long chat with former NHL player, globe trotter, and frequent guest of Spittin Chiclets, Matt Murley! Prior to the interview with Murls, the guys to catch up on their busy weekends, KY’s new gig, and the Merrimack versus UNH hockey game which was dedicated to our friend Josh Ciocco. Then former second round pick of the Pittsburgh Penguins, Matt Murley joins the guys for a fun discussion covering tons of things including: Staying loyal as a team and ...
Oct 21, 2022•2 hr 15 min•Ep. 92
Episode 91- BY & Motts are back to open up the mailbag and answer all of your questions. Beforehand, the guys recap their time at the 33 Golf Tournament, Motts breaks out the white board to discuss cycling, they read and react to some absolute absurdness in Philly, and introduce a new sponsor! Then the guys dip into the mailbag to answer your questions which included: Bardown shots: yay or nay? Adding players to your program The My Hockey Rankings Question of the week Superteams and developi...
Oct 17, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 91
Episode 90- This episode is dedicated to Josh Ciocco. BY & Motts are back with a great interview with the Oates Sports Group! Prior to them joining, the guys catch up on the last week which included a BY birthday blunder, some solid quotes by professional athletes about never giving up in sports, and the USPHL setting up a GoFundMe page for the victims of Hurricane Ian. Then BY goes on a solo mission interview with former NHLer Adam Oates, University of Southern Maine standout Jon Lounsbury,...
Oct 07, 2022•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 90
Episode 89- BY & Motts-arella-stix are back with a fresh episode featuring all of your questions from the mailbag. Beforehand, the guys catch up on Motts’ golf game last week, BY has some things to share about attending weddings, & BY has another gripe he needs to get out there. Then the guys open up the mailbag to answer your questions plus we bring our first “Mo’s moment”! Some questions include: A team manager for youth hockey The length of the season Injuries leading to a missed seas...
Sep 30, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 89
