Episodes

  • Glenn Hefferan: Commissioner & President of the USHL
    Oct 3 2025

    Episode 249- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh episode of The Rink Shrinks featuring an interview with the Commissioner and President of the USHL, Glenn Hefferan! Before the interview BY & Motts catch up on their weekends around the rinks, the Red Sox versus the Yankees in the Wild Card, and NHL superstar Kirill Kaprizov signing a massive deal with the Minnesota Wild. Then the boys welcome in now two-time guest Glenn Hefferan to discuss his new role and more including:

    • What it takes to be the Commissioner of the USHL
    • A strong USHL is good for the NHL
    • Building relationships with other leagues
    • Developing at your own pace
    • There’s 500 D1 spots up for grab every year
    BY & Motts wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week! Then, BY gives Motts’ moment lock of the week presented by FanDuel!

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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Mailbag + Motts Is Back!
    Sep 26 2025

    Episode 248-Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh mailbag episode of The Rink Shrinks this week! Motts is back in Chicago fresh off his first two victories in the USHL and BY gives a recap of his weekend around the rinks down in Connecticut. Then the boys dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions and react to your stories which include:

    • Suggestions for a kid who is on the bubble of making a AAA team
    • Finding a balance of playing two sports in the same season
    • Off ice workout suggestions
    • + more!
    BY & Motts wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week! Then, BY gives Motts’ moment lock of the week presented by FanDuel!

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    Franklin Sports

    My Hockey Rankings

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    48 mins
  • Topher Scott of 'The Hockey Think Tank'
    Sep 19 2025

    Episode 247- Brian Yandle is carrying the load this week riding solo while Motts makes his first step behind the bench of the season for this episode of The Rink Shrinks! Before BY brings on our guest he provides an update on his two older sons that are playing at Cushing Academy then he touches on some NHL news ahead of NHL training camp opening up. Then, BY sits down with friend of the program Topher Scott of 'The Hockey Think Tank' to chat about everything hockey and more including his take on the state of Massachusetts youth hockey.

    BY wraps up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week! Then, BY gives Motts’ moment lock of the week presented by FanDuel!

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    TSR Hockey

    Franklin Sports

    My Hockey Rankings

    Neutral Zone

    Bando Performance

    FanDuel


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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Mailbag + California Youth Hockey
    Sep 12 2025

    Episode 246- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh mailbag episode of The Rink Shrinks this week! Before getting to all of your questions Motts gives an update on the Chicago Steel, BY recaps his weekend on the ice, and the guys chat about some NHL news. Then the boys dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions and react to your stories which include:

    • The importance of passing
    • A “little league” hockey world series?
    • California hockey
    • + more
    BY & Motts wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week! Then, Motts gives his Motts moment lock of the week presented by FanDuel!

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    TSR Hockey

    Franklin Sports

    My Hockey Rankings

    Neutral Zone

    Bando Performance

    FanDuel


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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Frank Nazar & Jonathan Sigalet
    Sep 5 2025

    Episode 245- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh episode of The Rink Shrinks featuring a dual interview with Chicago Blackhawks center Frank Nazar and former professional hockey player and friend of the program, Jonathan Sigalet! Before the interview, Motts gives an update on how training camp is going in Chicago and the guys give praise to the recent USA Hockey Hall of Fame inductees which includes our good friend, Scott Gomez! Then BY brings on Frank and Jonathan for a great chat about both of their careers and more including:

    • Frank working with Siggy on and off the ice
    • The importance of having the right attitude and being willing to learn
    • Getting drafted 13th overall by the Chicago Blackhawks
    • Attending the Olympic Orientation camp
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    Today's Episode Was Sponsored By:

    TSR Hockey

    Franklin Sports

    My Hockey Rankings

    Neutral Zone

    Bando Performance

    FanDuel


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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Mailbag + Ian & Neil Lodin of MHR
    Aug 29 2025

    Episode 244- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week featuring our friends from My Hockey Rankings, Neil & Ian Lodin! But before the interview, the guys catch up on Motts’ time in Chicago so far and BY also getting back into the rink. Then the boys dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions which included:

    • Some Aussie love!
    • Using your size to your advantage
    • Learning little fundamentals at home
    • + more!
    BY & Motts wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week with Neil & Ian! Then, Motts gives his Motts' moment lock of the week presented by FanDuel!

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    TSR Hockey

    Franklin Sports

    My Hockey Rankings

    Neutral Zone

    Bando Performance

    FanDuel


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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Nice Guy/Tough Guy: Mike Rupp
    Aug 22 2025

    Episode 243- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with an awesome interview with former Stanley Cup Champion, Mike Rupp! Before Mike joins the show, the guys catch up on the weekend. Then, Rupper joins the guys for a very insightful interview on his career and more which includes:

    • Growing up in Cleveland, OH
    • Being drafted twice in the NHL entry draft
    • Winning the Cup
    • Working for the NHL Network & more after his career
    • + more!
    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!

    Thank you for listening! Please rate, review, and subscribe!

    If you're interested in sponsoring the show, please reach out to us by email or DM us on Instagram!

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    Website: www.therinkshrinks.com

    Join the community! https://community.thehockeythinktank.com/signup?am_id=rinkshrinks

    Youtube: www.YouTube.com/Bleav

    Today's Episode Was Sponsored By:

    TSR Hockey

    Franklin Sports

    My Hockey Rankings

    Neutral Zone

    Bando Performance

    FanDuel


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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • Mailbag + Fade Motts' Bets
    Aug 15 2025

    Episode 242- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a new mailbag episode this week on The Rink Shrinks! Before the guys answer your questions they catch up on some of their children heading back to school and what happened over the weekend. Then boys dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions and react to your stories that include:

    • Some men’s league drama
    • Determining the right amount of ice time per week for a first year mite
    • Academies versus prep school
    • + more!
    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!

    Thank you for listening! Please rate, review, and subscribe!

    If you're interested in sponsoring the show, please reach out to us by email or DM us on Instagram!

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    Today's Episode Was Sponsored By:

    TSR Hockey

    Franklin Sports

    My Hockey Rankings

    Neutral Zone

    Bando Performance

    FanDuel


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    45 mins