01-05-2016, 12:52 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: sector 7G
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Giant linesman Mike Cvik to work his last game tonight
here at the Dome. Give him a good cheer if you're there, always seemed like a decent guy.
http://www.calgarysun.com/2016/01/05...ls-it-a-career
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01-05-2016, 12:53 PM
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#2
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Thunder Bay Ontario
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already mentioned in the GDT. It would be nice to see the crowd give this guy a good send off though.
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01-05-2016, 12:59 PM
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#3
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Lifetime Suspension
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I used to watch Mike Cvik do the lines at Moncton Hawk AHL games back in the 80's as a small child. Amazing he's been around this long, especially given his size.
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01-05-2016, 01:01 PM
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#4
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Calgary
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Tough guy. I saw him getting a puck in the mouth. All bloodied, towel and all, yet laughing it off with the guys on the bench.
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01-05-2016, 01:02 PM
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#5
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: 555 Saddledome Rise SE
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I don't know how it is possible to have a favorite linesman, but Mike Cvik is by far my favorite linesman in the game. Sad to see him go.
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01-05-2016, 01:03 PM
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#6
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Calgary
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They had him on the fan yesterday, seems like a really nice, thoughtful guy. His story of climbing through the ranks in the minors was interesting.
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01-05-2016, 01:17 PM
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#7
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Crash and Bang Winger
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I heard about another official who is retiring mid season. is there a reason he isn't completing the season?
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01-05-2016, 01:24 PM
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#8
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Income Tax Central
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Nice! Good on him! I always liked Mike.
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01-05-2016, 01:35 PM
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#9
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Self-Retired
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Congrats to him and his family.
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01-05-2016, 01:47 PM
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#10
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: F*** me. We're so f***ing good, you check the f***ing standings? Lets f***ing go! F***ing practice!
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I've met Mike a couple of times, a very nice and genuine guy who was always generous with his time and willingness to chat.
Hope the Flames honor him in some way tonight.
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01-05-2016, 01:54 PM
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#11
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Lurch is the best!
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01-05-2016, 01:57 PM
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#12
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Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Crowsnest Pass
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Kerr had a great one hour interview with Cvik last night:
http://www.sportsnet.ca/960/the-big-...with-rob-kerr/
He said he couldn't be a ref because he was too black and white and would call too many penalties. This is an unsurprising admission that the NHL wants refs to manage games.
He wanted to do a Flames-Oilers game in EDM as his last game, but his former boss Burke convinced him to do it in Calgary. I expect a nice send-off from the Flames.
Last edited by troutman; 01-05-2016 at 03:45 PM.
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01-05-2016, 02:06 PM
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#13
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Boca Raton, FL
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I initially remembered him for his size, because he was awfully hard to miss. Later I noted just how professional he was. He's one of those linesmen who probably gets a massive amount of respect from players for how he conducts himself during the game time after time. He will be missed.
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01-05-2016, 03:04 PM
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#14
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I believe in the Pony Power
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What's the background on his retirement. I heard part of the Kerr interview and it sounded like this wasn't his choice. In fact they wouldn't even let him finish out the year.
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01-05-2016, 03:07 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Sylvan Lake
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JiriHrdina
What's the background on his retirement. I heard part of the Kerr interview and it sounded like this wasn't his choice. In fact they wouldn't even let him finish out the year.
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Has his "play" dropped off?
I am sure the NHL tracks their officials' performance.
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01-05-2016, 03:31 PM
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#16
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Abbotsford, BC
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No offense to Mike Cvik, but Jay Sharrers in the best linesman in hockey if for nothing other than his facial expressions.
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01-05-2016, 03:34 PM
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#17
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Franchise Player
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Loved him in All in the Family.
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01-05-2016, 03:53 PM
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#18
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Frequitude
I don't know how it is possible to have a favorite linesman, but Mike Cvik is by far my favorite linesman in the game. Sad to see him go.
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I enjoy watching him officiate. My favourite part is how he's 7 feet tall on skates and every time he break up a scrum, the players immediately respect him and break off. No one wants to mess with the guy. Me and my buddies constantly note the ''monster ref'' whenever he's on the ice.
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01-05-2016, 04:26 PM
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Went to college with his wife back in the day.
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01-05-2016, 04:46 PM
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#20
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Behind the microphone
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Why is he retiring mid season?
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