
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 | 298 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HockeySports | |||

Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back this week with a recap of the NHL Draft, free agency, and an interview with now two-time guest, Rob Concannon! Before the interview BY & Motts chat about what they have been up to off the ice and all the wild mov... more
Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back and are joined by former 16 year NHL veteran, current analyst for the NHL Network, and our first guest of the Rink Shrinks podcast, Brian Boyle! Bri and the guys talk about the Stanley Cup Final and the impacts s... more
Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau breakdown everything that has gone down in this epic Stanley Cup Final between Vegas and Carolina which features multiple goal comebacks and a goalie change! The guys also give their thoughts on the latest award winners i... more
Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back this week with a fresh mailbag episode! Before answering all of your questions the guys recap Motts’ week on the golf course and the Chicago Wolves development camp. Then they jump into some NHL awards that were ... 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!
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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. Brian Boyle
2. Grumpy Hockey Dad
3. Chris Nilan
4. David Clarkson
5. Chris Pronger
6. Michael Haley
7. Ryan Vesce
8. Ryan Hughes
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