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Episode 135- BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag episode for you this week. Prior to reading and reacting to your questions & stories the guys chat about the Hold The Line game that BY played in this week. Then the guys dip into the mailbag and cover all of your questions including: Size as a defenseman House hockey versus club A New England Sports Center observation Men’s league goalies + mo...

Episode 134- BY & Motts are back with an interview with 16 year NHL veteran & Motts’ former teammate Andy Greene! Before Andy joins, the guys catch up on some recent concerts they’ve attended, some roller hockey tournaments, and the recent retirement announcement from David Krejci. Then, Greener joins the boys to discuss tons of topics including: Being the best person on & off the ice Decision to...

Episode 133- BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week! Before answering all of your questions the guys talk about a local baseball team that is making headway for the Little League World Series. Then BY & Motts dip into the mailbag to read and react to your questions and stories which include: Does size matter with certain positions More ice time or playing for a higher level tea...

Episode 132- BY & Motts are back with an interview with Dr. Stephen Durant of Massachusetts General Hospital! First, BY & Motts catch up on the last week which includes the guys getting together and Motts throwing out the first pitch at the Brockton Rox game! Then, Steve, who has worked with both the Boston Bruins & Boston Red Sox, sits down with the guys to share his stories and experiences which...

Episode 131- BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag this week. Prior to reading and reacting to your questions and stories the boys open up the show talking about BY’s return from Nantucket, Patrice Bergeron’s retirement, & craziness at some younger players' tournaments. Then the guy's dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions including: Advice for a first time coach Parent done with...

Episode 130- BY & Motts are back with an interview with lead singer of O.A.R. Marc Roberge! Before Marc joins the show BY talks about his time down in Nantucket & Motts talks about getting back on to the ice. Then hockey dad, player, and of course lead singer, Marc Roberge joins for an awesome chat about: Getting to know KY The team aspect of a band Attending hockey games as a kid with his father...

Episode 129- BY & Motts are back and ready to read your stories and answer your questions during this week's mailbag episode! Before the guys dip into the mailbag they catch up on how they spent their Fourth of July then the boys open up the mailbag and answer all of your questions & comments on: Breaking down scenarios Working on your deficiencies and enhancing skills Handling expectations and ha...

Episode 128- BY & Motts are back with an interview with former first round pick, fourteen-year NHL veteran, & Motts’ teammate from BC & the Islanders Marty Reasoner! Before Marty joins, the guys catch up on the weekend including BY’s surprise birthday party as well as Motts’ new lunch strategy. Then the guys bring in Marty Reasoner for an awesome chat about his career and much more including: Deal...

Episode 127- BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week and answer all of your questions and react to your stories. Before the guys get to the mailbag, they catch up on what went on last week and inform all of our listeners about an upcoming contest with our friends over at Franklin Sports! Then the guys get into your questions about: A poor set of coaches Worries of missing school...

Episode 126- BY & Motts are back with an interview with former Boston Bruins, Columbus Blue Jackets, & New York Rangers defenseman & Stanley Cup Champion Adam McQuaid! Before Quaider jumps on the guys recap the Stanley Cup Finals, Motts getting in the mix in the Hero’s Cup, & they talk about an incredible story involving an NFL player. Then Adam McQuiad joins BY & Motts for an awesome chat about h...

Episode 125- BY & Motts are back and ready to answer all of your questions and comments on this week’s mailbag episode!  Developing and coaching the team throughout the year Coaches making “fool’s gold promises” Getting those reps in and seeing growth in player development The My Hockey Rankings question of the week + much more! The guys wrap up the show talking about Motts' latest feature on NESN...

Episode 124- BY & Motts are back with an unreal interview with the captain of the Ottawa Senators, Brady Tkachuk! Before Brady joins the guys, they catch up on what went on over Memorial Day weekend, talk about the Stanley Cup Finals matchup, and have a laugh over some hockey celebrations on the baseball field. Then the youngest of the two Tkachuk boys joins for an awesome chat about: Learning to...

Episode 123- BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag full of all of your questions & comments this week! Before the mailbag the guys catch up on what went on over the weekend, talk about the NHL Conference Finals, & BY shares a quote. Then we dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions, some topics included: Advancing in hockey as a “role” player Specific coaches for specific positions L...

Episode 122- BY & Motts are back with an awesome interview with former BC Eagle, Motts’ teammate & 16 year NHL veteran, Brian Gionta! Before Gio joins us, the guys catch up on the weekend and talk some NHL playoffs then Brian jumps on with the guys to talk about his career and share some great stories including:  Being the middle of two brothers, couple brawls were had Choosing to attend Boston Co...

Episode 121- BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag this week! Before the guys dig into the mailbag they catch up on the weekend and talk about their appearance at the Kentucky Derby party. Then BY & Motts dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions about: Worrying about being the best kid on the team at a young age Lack of confidence & ice time Volunteer coaches versus paid coaches The...

Episode 120- BY & Motts are back this week with local guy and former NHL vet, Tony Amonte! Before Tony joins us the guys catch up on the playoffs, a former guest having success for USA hockey, & their time over at the Shamrock Shootout. Tony Amonte then joins the fellas to talk about his playing and post playing career and much more which included: Making his decision to attend BU during spring br...

Episode 119- BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week! Before answering all of your questions the guys catch up on the weekend, BY breaks one of his own rules, and Motts talks about his performance in the Bruins Alumni game. Then the guys dip into the mailbag to read your stories and answer your questions on: A high school season versus a tier one season Leaving town hockey for c...

Episode 118- BY & Motts are back with an interview with two National Champions, Jake Quillan & Collin Graf of the University of Quinnipiac Bobcats! Before Jake & Collin join us, the guys catch up on the last week involving some other sports, Marathon Monday, & how the Bruins have played through two games. Then the boys welcome in Jake Quillan & Collin Graf from Quinnipiac University who are fresh...

Episode 117- BY & Motts are back with this week’s mailbag episode! BY’s voice is back and he’s ready to chat about the frozen four, the on-going defensive camp the guys are running, and some posts from our social media. Then the guys dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions on:  Low amount of participants in tryouts Dealing with a bad coach The last ride with your hockey player When do...

Episode 116- BY & Motts are back with a great interview with two-time Stanley Cup Champion & current youth hockey father, Trevor Daley! Before the boys welcome in Dales, they discuss BY’s current voice situation, Motts’ Boston sports day last week, and inform you on the upcoming defensive camp which takes place in Dennis, MA starting in late April. Then guys welcome in Trevor Daley who joined us l...

Episode 115- BY & Motts are back and are ready to answer all of your questions in this week’s mailbag! The guys catch up on what went on over the past week and talk about what skill sets can be transferred to the ice from the spring sports that are now taking place. Then Brian & Mike dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions some of which included: Injuries in the locker room Learning t...

Episode 114- BY & Motts are back with a fresh interview with one of Motts’ former teammates and current Lehigh Valley Phantoms forward, Garrett Wilson! Before Garrett joins the boys, they catch up on Motts’ birthday festivities and touch on the recent championships for the local high schools in Massachusetts. Then Willy jumps on for an awesome interview hitting on a variety of topics including: Gr...

Episode 113- BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week! Before getting to your questions and voicemails Motts provides a state tournament update, BY recaps his team winning the championship in the EHF last weekend, & they both react to the great feedback we have received from our interview with Colby Armstrong! Then the boys dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions & r...

Episode 112- BY & Motts are back with an electric interview with former first round pick and current host of the ‘Chiclets Game Notes’ podcast, Colby Armstrong! Prior to Army joining the boys, they catch up on what went on last week including Motts’ (finally) going on a trip to Florida, BY taking in some local playoff hockey, and some crazy antics across the rinks. Then nine-year NHL veteran & cur...

Episode 111- BY & Motts are back with a fresh mailbag episode! Before dipping into the mailbag the guys catch up on what went on around the rinks last week & welcome in Glenn Hefferan who is currently the President of the Atlantic Amateur Hockey Association (AAHA) for a quick chat! Glenn has provided tons of graphic stats that the guys get into among other topics! Then BY & Motts dip into the mail...