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Episode 160- BY & Motts are back with a hilarious and very entertaining interview with our friends Chris & Dan Powers from the “Empty Netters Podcast”! Before Chris & Dan join, the guys catch up on their teams hockey games over the weekend and chat about some recent NHL news. Then we welcome in the boys from the “Empty Netters Podcast” and have a ton of laughs and great conversation on...

Episode 159- BY & Motts are back with a mailbag episode this week! Before the guys get to all of your questions, they catch up on Motts’ time in Colorado for a fundraiser and breakdown some recent news across the NHL. Then the boys dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions and comments some of which include: Having fun between the pipes Making a decision to delay college Picking a p...

Episode 158- BY & Motts are back with former NHL goaltender, Cory Schneider! Before Schneids joins, the guys catch up on their time at the rinks over the last week, team USA preliminary rosters, and recent NHL news involving the draft & the salary cap. Then Cory Schneider joins the guys to chat about his career plus much more including: Being open to coaching First practice in Vancouver an...

Episode 157- BY & Motts are back and ready to dip into the mailbag! Some of the topics and questions that were hit on included: High school hockey experience Keeping it classy at young kids games Coaches dealing with treatment of referees from parents Is it better for kids to play up? BY & Motts wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week. Thank you for listening! Pl...

Episode 156- BY & Motts are back for a post Thanksgiving/weekend roundup episode! The guys recap how they spent their Thanksgiving and chat about some other hockey points including gearing up for the high school hockey season. 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! Leave us...

Episode 155- BY & Motts are back with former NHL veteran & current St. Louis Blues radio color commentator, Joe Vitale! Joe joins the boys to discuss his life growing up in the hockey world plus tons more including: Receiving a Stanley Cup ring from the Blues The importance of kids going through different phases Getting drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins A few epic Sidney Crosby Stories BY...

Episode 154- BY & Motts are back with a round up episode ahead of Thanksgiving this week! BY talks about his time at the CCM hockey house plus the guys catch up on what has been going on around the NHL. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! 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!...

Episode 153- BY & Motts are back and dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions and comments. Topics include: Concerns about the number of players at practice A suggestion for Motts & his lawncare Tuition issue Unbalanced competition + more! BY & Motts wrap up the show by answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week. Thank you for listening! Please rate, review, and subscrib...

Episode 152- BY & Motts are back with an interview with former NHL legend, Jeremy Roenick! Before JR hops on, the guys catch up on their weekends and chat about some news across the NHL. Then JR joins the guys for a great conversation about: Gordie Howe dumping snow on his head Highschool days: Thayer vs. Avon Old Farms Learning to love the game How the game is today + much more! BY & Motts wr...

Episode 151- BY & Motts are back with an interview with current Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins defenseman, Jack Rathbone! NOTE: During the recording of this interview, Jack was still a member of the Vancouver Canucks. Jack joins the boys to talk about: Preparing for training camp “You make a lot of money making five foot passes” Enjoying playing summer baseball His decision to go to Harvard Co...

Episode 150- BY & Motts are back to breakdown their weekends around the rinks! BY shares his thoughts on the tournament he was coaching up in Buffalo, NY and also shares his new favorite wing spot. Then the guys get into some topics around the NHL. 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...

Episode 149- BY & Motts are back to dip into the mailbag and answer all of your questions and react to your stories. Some topics from the mailbag includes: Spending money on off-field/ice activities Navigating the pathways for your kid Dealing with a team that isn’t on the same page + more! BY & Motts wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week and talk about the Wor...

Episode 148- BY & Motts are back with a weekend round up episode! The guys chat about BY’s team winning the Exposure Cup, the Heritage Classic, & the retirement of a long time NHL centerman.  At the end of the show we dedicate a moment of silence to Adam Johnson following his tragic death that took place over the weekend. Our thoughts & prayers are with his family, friends, and current...

Episode 147- BY & Motts are back with an interview with former Detroit Red Wings goaltender, Jimmy Howard! Jimmy joins the guys to talk about his hockey journey which includes:  Becoming a goalie at a young age “I was a rink rat” Deciding to play college hockey Epic Dominik Hasek stories Being a hockey dad + more! BY & Motts wrap up the show with the My Hockey Rankings question of the week.  T...

Episode 146- BY & Motts are back with a recap from their times at the rinks last weekend. On top of the recap the guys catch up on what’s been going on around the NHL and Motts’ time in the broadcast booth for Boston College.  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! Leave us...

Episode 145- BY & Motts are back with a new mailbag episode this week. The boys catch up on their weekends around the rinks, chat about the NHL and Connor Bedard, & then dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions which include: Sibling stories across hockey Setting up practices for different skill levels Defining the word “elite” in youth hockey Individual sports vs. team sports...

Episode 144- BY & Motts are back with a fresh episode full of catching up on their tournaments last weekend and hitting on some topics across the NHL. Topics included: Patrice Bergeron reactions CEO/BY on remote for tournaments Connor Bedard NHL news A new hockey policy in Canada + more BY & Motts wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week! Thank you for listening!...

Episode 143- BY & Motts are thrilled to bring you this episode featuring an interview with Stanley Cup Champion, Six-Time Selke Award winner, & recently retired Boston Bruin: Patrice Bergeron! Sit back, relax, and listen to this future Hockey Hall of Famer talk about his career & how he became such a good player & leader for 20 years.  Thank you for listening! Please rate, review,...

BY & Motts are back with a mailbag episode this week! Before answering all of your questions & reacting to your stories the guys chat about the weekend, a couple losses in the sports world, and some recent NHL news. Then the guys dip into the mailbag to answer your questions about: Gotta have a goalie Navigating the “alternate” player mentality Dealing with some higher competition A coach constant...

BY & Motts are back with a special guest & current Vancouver Canucks rookie, Aidan McDonough! Before Aidan joins the show, the guys catch up on how their games have gone this season plus they catch up on some of the latest NHL news across the league. Then the guys welcome in Aidan McDonough who is entering his first NHL training camp with the Vancouver Canucks! Aidan and the boys talk abou...

Episode 140- BY & Motts are back with a conversation with our friends over at My Hockey Rankings! Ian & Neil Lodin join the guys ahead of the first hockey rankings release of the season!  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! Leave us a voicemail: 347-6-SHRINK Email: R...

Episode 139- BY & Motts are back with a brand new mailbag episode this week! Before the guys get to all of your stories & questions they catch up on what’s been going on around the rinks and react to the recent Mike Babcock resignation. Then BY & Motts dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions including:  Weighing out options for teams  Managing team social media accounts Ho...

Episode 138- BY & Motts are back with an interview with Stryd. OS Power Skating Coach, Katy Jo West! Before Katy joins the podcast, the guys catch up on what’s been going on around the rinks and the current Mike Babcock situation. Then Katy Jo jumps on with the guys to discuss her power skating company and tons more including: Using social media to stay real to her coaching Pink Overalls Hocke...

Episode 137- BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag this week. Before dipping into the mailbag, the guys catch up on what went on as they got back into the rinks and back on to the ice. Then the guys read all your stories and answer your questions which include: Centers vs. Wingers A new coach & hockey player learning drills There’s nothing wrong with playing defense + so much more! The guys wra...

Episode 136- BY & Motts are back with an outstanding interview with Athlete Mindset Coach, Danielle McDonough! Before Danielle joins us the guys chat about Motts’ garage set up, a friend of the program’s son winning the Little League World Series, & hockey season getting started. Then the guys welcome in former professional hockey player and current Athlete Mindset Coach, Danielle McDonough! Danie...