The Rink Shrinks

Great players are built on strong fundamentals. Focus on the basics and elevate your game. 🏒🔥

New Episode🚨

BY & Motts are back and are joined by former guest and friend of the program, Keith Yandle! The guys catch up on how they spent their Fourth of July, Motts getting acclimated to his new coaching job, and some NHL news. Then BY & Motts sit down with San Jose Sharks defenseman, Henry Thrun to discuss his young career and more including:
· Getting more reps with a shorter bench in youth hockey
· Navigating the prep high school hockey route
· Playing alongside some San Jose Sharks legends
· The importance of knowing what to work on

Enjoy every moment of your hockey journey. Wins, losses, and friendships make it all worth it. 🏒

🇺🇸 **Happy 4th of July from TheRinkShrinks!** 🏒🎇

Wishing everyone a fantastic Independence Day filled with friends and family. Whether you're hitting the rink or firing up the grill, enjoy the day and stay safe out there. 🎉

🔔 Don’t forget to catch up on our latest episodes! [Link in bio]

New Episode🚨

BY & Motts are back with an interview with Charlestown native and Boston Bruins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk! Before Matt joins the guys they catch up on the Stanley Cup Finals and some other news around the hockey world. Then Grz sits down with the boys to discuss his career so far and much more including:
· Modeling his game after smaller defensemen
· Transitioning from Charlestown to Ann Arbor for NTDP
· A ton of firsts in Pittsburgh
· Playing for his hometown team
· + more!

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New Episode🚨

BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week! But before the boys dip into the mailbag they catch up on the weekend, the Stanley Cup Finals, and some other hockey news. Then BY & Motts open up the mailbag to answer all of your questions and react to your stories which included:
· A player getting recruited from Sweden
· Finding the right curve for your stick
· Kids not passing the puck
· + more!

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New Episode🚨

BY & Motts are back with an interview with former New York Rangers draft pick and newly named Cushing Academy Head Coach, Ryan Bourque! Before Ryan joins the guys catch up on the weekend and look forward to the Stanley Cup Finals starting up this week. Then Ryan Bourque sits down with the boys to discuss his career and much more including:
· Growing up in NHL locker rooms with his father
· Making strong relationships while playing
· Attending the NTDP program
· Transitioning from playing to coaching

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New Episode🚨

BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag episode for you this week. Before answering all of your questions the guys catch up on the weekend, the NHL, and some news across the league. Then they dip into the mailbag to read and react to all of your questions & stories which include:
· Coach participation in practice
· Using skills in other sports to translate to the ice
· Funny business after the whistle
· + more

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ICYMI over the long weekend. Episode 182 with Brian Murphy is available across all platforms 🚨

BY & Motts are joined by longtime Tufts University Head Coach and now Director of US Scouting for NeutralZone.net, Brian Murphy! Before Brian joins the show the guys catch up on the weekend, the conference finals in the NHL, and some other NHL news. Then Murph sits down with the guys to discuss everything scouting and more including:
· Valuing ice time at a public high school versus private
· If you’re a good player, you will be found
· What differentiates D1 & D3 players
· NeutralZone.net & scouting
· + more!

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New Episode🚨

BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week! Before getting to all of your questions the guys catch up on their D skills sessions that just wrapped up last week, Mother’s Day weekend, and what has been going on in the NHL playoffs. Then BY & Motts dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions which include:
· Does the playing level of a coach matter?
· Introducing weight training at the right age
· Having impactful conversations with players/coaches
· + more!

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New Episode🚨

BY & Motts are back with an interview with current Anaheim Ducks forward and NHL All-Star, Frank Vatrano! Before Franky joins, the boys catch up on the weekend, the Bruins winning game 7 against Toronto, and some other NHL news. Then Springfield’s own, Frank Vatrano joins the show to discuss his career and upbringing which includes:
· Helping the younger guys in Anaheim
· Paying attention to detail
· Shooting street hockey balls instead of pucks
· Making his NHL debut
· + more!

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New Episode🚨
BY & Motts are back with an interview with former Memorial Cup Champion, Motts’ teammate, and globe trotter, Schremp! Before Rob joins, the guys catch up on BY’s time on Long Island over the weekend, Motts’ time in the rinks, and some NHL news that happened over the weekend. Then the boys bring in Schrempy all the way from a rink in Hong Kong for a great interview about his hockey career and more including:
• Spending long hours in the rink
• Tim Connolly being a big influence
• Learning to play the right way
• Winning the Memorial Cup
• The My Hockey Rankings question of the week
• + more!

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🚨 New Epiosde featuring UNH Wildcats, Sean Collins & Steve Saviano!

Before Sean and Steve join the show, the guys catch up on BY at Nationals in Michigan, the Hobey Baker Award finalists, and the transfer portal in College Hockey. Then BY & Motts sit down with a some of BY’s teammates at UNH to discuss tons of topics including:
• Growing up playing street hockey
• North Shore vs. South Shore
• The atmosphere at UNH
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• + more!

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New Episode🚨
BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week. Before getting to all of your questions the guys catch up on the weekend, hit on the Frozen Four that is set for this week, and talk about a key college hockey player returning to school instead of going pro. Then the guys dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions and react to your stories which include:

•Developing a path to reaching a division one school
•How to make the most of a 40 minute ride to the rink
•Finding balance with other sports
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https://hoo.be/therinkshrinks

HS Prep D Skills
8 weeks at the Canton Sportplex
7/11-8/29, 7pm

If interested please send an email to [email protected] with
•Player Name
•DOB
•Current HS team
•Coach Contact Info

All invited will then receive an invite link to this high level D skills session

New Episode🚨

BY & Motts are joined by three time Stanley Cup Champion and Hockey Hall of Famer Joe Mullen! Before Joe joins the guys catch up on the weekend, recap the first d skills they held earlier in the week, and gear up for the upcoming College Hockey tournament. Then the legendary Joe Mullen sits down with the boys to chat about his career and more including:
• His father working down the street at Madison Square Garden
• Trying to live up to his older brothers standards
• Playing at BC and transitioning to the pro game
• Winning three Stanley Cups
• + more!

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https://hoo.be/therinkshrinks

Starts tomorrow. Only a few spots left.

This is not just for defense. All players will benefit.
Register ➡️ https://www.therinkshrinks.com/book-online

New Episode🚨

BY (sort of) & Motts are back this week with a brand new mailbag episode! BY is fresh off of a busy work week so we let Motts carry the episode and the guys touch on the upcoming Hockey East semi’s, Motts’ birthday, & the latest drama in the local high school hockey universe. Then the boys dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions including:
• Parent coaches
• Defensive skills camps this summer
• Compete level
• Team culture
• + more!

10 begin great, 1 being you’re questioning youth sports existence

Feel free to share why.

Everyone will be ok

🚨New Episode featuring are back former forward and standout, Pat Rissmiller! BY is flying solo for this episode so we get right into our interview with Pat Rissmiller who is also currently a scout for the Anaheim Ducks.
• Not worrying about how good you are at such a young age
• Took the summers off as a kid
• Going undrafted; interviewing with San Jose
• Working in player development
• + much more!

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Initial thoughts ⬇️

You can have all the skill in the world but need to work on that compete.

Take a listen to Mailbag Episode 171 to hear more🎧

🚨New Episode

BY & Motts are back for a fresh mailbag episode this week! Before getting to all of your questions and comments the guys start off the episode with how games around Massachusetts have resulted in the playoffs, chat about the upcoming trade deadline in the NHL, and give some advice for current players when it comes to using your phones today. Then BY & Motts dip into the mailbag and give their reactions to your questions which include:
• Crazy parent alert in Canada
• Whistles on the bench? Greasy move
• Defining “elite” at certain ages
• Teaching a player to be more aggressive
• + more!

Episode 171

https://hoo.be/therinkshrinks

On or off the ice…

🚨Episode 170- BY & Motts are back with an interview with directors of the Bishop Kearney Selects Boys Hockey, Ben McManama & Chris Collins! Before the interview the guys catch up on the hockey season winding down, a sentimental moment for Motts’ son, and some NHL news. Then the BK boys sit down for a great chat about their hockey academy, their roles, and much more including:
• Ben & Chris’ backgrounds
• Building great relationships with parents
• Helping the kids in anyway they can
• The pros of attending the academy
• + more!

🎧 https://hoo.be/therinkshrinks

BY could use a new set of irons just saying

Hanging on by a thread