
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 293 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SportsHockey | |||

Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week and are ready to answer all of your questions! The boys also hit on the epic game seven between Montreal and Buffalo, the Conference Finals matchups, and who to keep an eye ... more
Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back this week with an interview with Chris “Knuckles” Nilan! Chris sits down with the boys to chat about his career which featured learning some discipline, winning a Stanley Cup, and getting inducted into the Massac... more
The guys are back with a packed episode covering everything from NHL playoff intensity to youth hockey development and coaching philosophy. Motts shares stories from his Massachusetts Hockey Hall of Fame weekend, while BY breaks down his trip to a ma... more
Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with an interview with former NHL tough guy and current youth hockey head coach, David Clarkson! Clarky joins the boys to discuss the importance of coaching kids in today's game and what it was like playing with ... more
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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 for hockey parents.
This is a must listen!!!! Love this show for all sports parents!
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 throughout. Worst is right in the middle of an interview, an ad kicks in.
Best pod in the game today!
This is a must listen!!!!
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This show centers on hockey culture, youth development, and the realities of navigating a young player's path from peewee leagues to higher levels. Conversations weave mentorship, coaching philosophies, family dynamics, and practical guidance for parents and players, with frequent emphasis on training longevity, multi-sport development, and the role of education in athletic journeys. A standout aspect is the coach- and player-development lens applied across episodes, often hosted with humor and real-world anecdotes that make complex topics approachable for families and aspiring professionals. The mix of former players, coaches, and program leaders as guests provides a practical, behind-the-scenes view of the hockey ecosystem and pathways to... more
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Recent guests on The Rink Shrinks include:
1. Chris Nilan
2. David Clarkson
3. Chris Pronger
4. Michael Haley
5. Ryan Vesce
6. Ryan Hughes
7. Bob Mancini
8. Paul Carey
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