A Dedication to Josh Ciocco + Oates Sports Group

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Episode 90- This episode is dedicated to Josh Ciocco. BY & Motts are back with a great interview with the Oates Sports Group! Prior to them joining, the guys catch up on the last week which included a BY birthday blunder, some solid quotes by professional athletes about never giving up in sports, and the USPHL setting up a GoFundMe page for the victims of Hurricane Ian. Then BY goes on a solo mission interview with former NHLer Adam Oates, University of Southern Maine standout Jon Lounsbury, and 16-year professional goalie Jonathan Sigalet all who are a part of the Oates Sports Group to discuss a multitude of topics including: When kids should start using video Checking & when it should start In game coaching “joysticking” The proper time to use powerplay units Coaching the coaches “The tape tells a story” BY & Motts then have Neil Lodin of My Hockey Rankings join to answer the My Hockey Rankings question of the week. To wrap up the show, the guys pay tribute to Josh Ciocco, who tragically passed earlier this week. Josh was entering his fifth season as an assistant coach at Merrimack College, he was also a former hockey player for the University of New Hampshire Wildcats as well as a guest on the Rink Shrinks Podcast. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this difficult time. 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: [email protected] Instagram: @TheRinkShrinks Twitter: @RinkShrinks Website: www.therinkshrinks.com Today's Episode Was Sponsored By: TSR Hockey:  The hockey season is underway and both parents and kids are looking for new team swag. The TSR Team and Corporate Sales Department can outfit your team with the top brands in sports apparel and ensure that your team looks the best. Be sure to check them out at tsrhockey.com or in their store in tax free Salem, NH. Where you can also get all the latest gear like skates, pads, helmets and sticks. Cross Country Mortgage: If you own a home and you haven’t looked into refinancing in a while, having a quick chat with our friend Chris Devin and see if it makes sense for you. Devo may be able to help you save on a monthly basis so you can put more money into savings or other projects. Check him out at ChrisDevin.com. My Hockey Rankings: We are proud to be partnered with our friends at My Hockey Rankings! Check out their site at www.myhockeyrankings.com to see where your team ranks. Be sure to submit the My Hockey Rankings question of the week & see if we answer your question! Franklin Sports: Franklin Street Hockey – Franklin Sports, your home for official NHL fan gear and merchandise. Hockey season is here, NHL fans! Make sure you have everything you need to show your team spirit by heading over to franklinsports.com for fully licensed team gear today! Pro Stock Hockey: Give your kid the pro experience with Pro Stock Hockey! The world’s largest inventory of pro stock gear now has youth equipment, free name personalization, free tape, same day shipping, and friendly customer service! Visit prostockhockey.com and use code “BYMOTTS” for 20% off your kids gear order.