My sister and I loved this vid and gained so much respect for Clint and the equipment staff after seeing it. A year later at our first Hawks convention, we ran into him and asked him for a pic. I told him that we were his biggest fans, to which he said "you guys should probably find somebody else." While he might have downplayed the importance of the work he did for the team, he was the most unheralded of the behind the scenes staff for the Blackhawks. So deserving of having his name on the cup forever. Rest in peace, Clint. Here's hoping the boys can get the cup back for you in June.
The players might be the stars of a sports team but it's the folks behind the scenes that keep the organization up and running and without the long hours and hard work they put in, it would make things a lot more difficult. Kudos to them for holding things together. Behind the scenes clips like these give people a unique insight into what they do and just how important they really are to a club....
This is so cool to see all the behind the scenes stuff. i didnt know these guys worked so hard like this. I hope they get some mad recognition for all the work they do for every game. Respect!
The lowly paid unsung heros who stand behind and work tirelessly for the pampered $10 million dollar players, not only for Chicago but any NHL team. You cant say enough about these guys. Thumbs up and props!
It's tradition to come back to this video. To see that the heroes of a hockey team aren't just the ones who skate on the ice. May you rest in peace Clint 🖤♥️
R.I.P. Clint, to do the job that he did at sich a good high standard takes a lot of time end effort and concentration. I give Clint a tremendous amount of respect. R.I.P.
At first it seems like a great job seeing how he works with and around nhl superstars and players but then again... soo much work. But hey, as long as you enjoy your job and hard work can seem like a walk in the park.
@bukakee1 a lot of the equipment mgr's today actually have college degrees in sports mgt,and get their foot in the door through intenships..I know 2 guys who work for the PGH Pirates one runs the visitor clubhouse(orders things for away team,in charge of batboys,laundry etc..) he makes a definite 6 figures,the other is asst equip mgr for the bucs..The perks are insane.I would imagine working for an NHL organization is pretty sweet no matter what you're doing.
i've seen a vid were some of these new arena's actually have apartment's in the building for some of these guy's because they are almost there 24/7 and the work for the other pro team's in the building most of the time
@bukakee1 Ast Equipment Managers probably 65k-85k..However,they also get tipped out at the end of the year by the players.That's what happens in baseball,I'm guessing hockey is the same.In baseball each player has to pay clubhouse dues.This goes toward drinks,food,etc...
Actually their base salary is probably quite a modest, average salary that probably increases with years of experience and seniority. The real money they make is when they get "appreciation tips" or gifts at the end of the season from various millionaire players...
I just happened to click on this video and after watching it came to comment that this has to be one of the most stressful jobs out there. All the shit you have to get just right for everyone and not wanting to mess up. Then I read that this man hung himself. I seriously hope it was not related to work. How sad. Hope the Hawks win it for him this month. RIP buddy.
David Merrell One thing for certain is the boys will probably always make sure his wife and kids are taken care of since he spent many years taking care of them.
Right!? I want to be a soccer or hockey equipment manager I was a equipment manager for my schools soccer team back in middle school and it was cool lol
@ghrbman96 cuz its the same for evry nhl team when they ar eon a road trip so he jst wants to see wat its like imma sabers fan but there isnt one for them god get off his case
My sister and I loved this vid and gained so much respect for Clint and the equipment staff after seeing it. A year later at our first Hawks convention, we ran into him and asked him for a pic. I told him that we were his biggest fans, to which he said "you guys should probably find somebody else."
While he might have downplayed the importance of the work he did for the team, he was the most unheralded of the behind the scenes staff for the Blackhawks. So deserving of having his name on the cup forever.
Rest in peace, Clint. Here's hoping the boys can get the cup back for you in June.
How did he die
Kevin O`Haire He hung himself according to the coroner on Jan 6th. Sad. 34, wife and 4 kids. RIP Clint.
TedLillyfan15 THey are well on their way to getting it done.
Aww RIP Clint! The whole Hawks family misses you already. We won for you last night and hopefully we can win the cup again for you this season.
The players might be the stars of a sports team but it's the folks behind the scenes that keep the organization up and running and without the long hours and hard work they put in, it would make things a lot more difficult.
Kudos to them for holding things together. Behind the scenes clips like these give people a unique insight into what they do and just how important they really are to a club....
I had NO IDEA how much these people go through every game , so much respect goes out to them .
RIP Clint!! Our prayers from the Avalanche family is with you. Your a amazing person and you will be missed!! #lovehockey
This is so cool to see all the behind the scenes stuff. i didnt know these guys worked so hard like this. I hope they get some mad recognition for all the work they do for every game. Respect!
The lowly paid unsung heros who stand behind and work tirelessly for the pampered $10 million dollar players, not only for Chicago but any NHL team. You cant say enough about these guys. Thumbs up and props!
It's tradition to come back to this video.
To see that the heroes of a hockey team aren't just the ones who skate on the ice.
May you rest in peace Clint 🖤♥️
wow, really cool. very insightful to see what goes on between games and periods.
I'm a hockey fan is why I watch it!
I'll admit...I'm a Red Wings fan. But this video is a great watch! Thanks for posting.
R.I.P. Clint, to do the job that he did at sich a good high standard takes a lot of time end effort and concentration. I give Clint a tremendous amount of respect. R.I.P.
@IrelandSpud08
yeah it's a cleaner and anti-fog thing. they also have alcohol pads which can remove partial scratches or scuffs
i play hockey and now i got to thank the equipment staff for all they do for our road game
Bud do you play pro or something
cause if you dont people our age dont have equioment staff
+Aaron Neilson Usally Equipment staff Are on the team in College level
+Aaron Neilson Usally Equipment staff Are on the team in College level
So much dedication
At first it seems like a great job seeing how he works with and around nhl superstars and players but then again... soo much work. But hey, as long as you enjoy your job and hard work can seem like a walk in the park.
I'm not a Hawks fan either, but I like to see what happens behind the game.
id love to do what he does free games around the players and if u love hockey ur doing stuff for it so hey its like u love ur job then
Thanks for the upload
These guys work there ass's off i have a lot of respect for'em
@bukakee1 a lot of the equipment mgr's today actually have college degrees in sports mgt,and get their foot in the door through intenships..I know 2 guys who work for the PGH Pirates one runs the visitor clubhouse(orders things for away team,in charge of batboys,laundry etc..) he makes a definite 6 figures,the other is asst equip mgr for the bucs..The perks are insane.I would imagine working for an NHL organization is pretty sweet no matter what you're doing.
R.I.P Clint
SOULTRAIN Was he the guy who killed himself the year they won the cup? (didn’t want to make his sound rude)
RIP Clint!
These guys have to do a lot of work Thumbs up for them
i've seen a vid were some of these new arena's actually have apartment's in the building for some of these guy's because they are almost there 24/7 and the work for the other pro team's in the building most of the time
yeah kind of anti-fog it also wash/clean the visors
wow, so much packing, so much equipment.
Sweet, thanks for the video, that was actually pretty interesting! :) Does Chicago have any rituals?
Love those jerseys.
@bukakee1 Ast Equipment Managers probably 65k-85k..However,they also get tipped out at the end of the year by the players.That's what happens in baseball,I'm guessing hockey is the same.In baseball each player has to pay clubhouse dues.This goes toward drinks,food,etc...
I can't believe Tazer packed in his gold medal bouquet lol.
R.I.P. Clint
Whats the hours like that NHL trainers work must be long with little sleep sometimes !! Anyone know this question ?
RIP CLINT we love you buddy
Sweet
Love it
As you can tell by my user name
The TNG just stands for the next generation
woah. clint kinda looks like a tinier ryan gosling! weeeird.
RIP Clint !! Sad to hear his passing
GO SHARKS!!! DAMN RIGHT!
DUDE! I want this job....NOW! lol.
these people work like hell
@Pettie55 Yeah, Thank you very much!
@IrelandSpud08 that's a good question IDK
2:34 made me laugh... pretty funny.
How much do these guys make? Gotta be good money considering they are away from home most of the time.
@bern1417 Dam, if only I was 18 again, I would of skipped college and been a equipment manager
r.i.p. Clint
Actually their base salary is probably quite a modest, average salary that probably increases with years of experience and seniority. The real money they make is when they get "appreciation tips" or gifts at the end of the season from various millionaire players...
whats the music at 1 minute in
hawks the best
I want this job.
Hossa would forget his belt at the olympics LOL
I'm confused from the other comments, did Clint die I'm seriously curious right now
@blackhawksown9 yeah I know I took a part of the episoed and uploaded it because I thought it was cool
I just happened to click on this video and after watching it came to comment that this has to be one of the most stressful jobs out there. All the shit you have to get just right for everyone and not wanting to mess up. Then I read that this man hung himself. I seriously hope it was not related to work. How sad. Hope the Hawks win it for him this month. RIP buddy.
David Merrell One thing for certain is the boys will probably always make sure his wife and kids are taken care of since he spent many years taking care of them.
+David Merrell Wait, this guy Clint in this video committed suicide by hanging himself?
Michael Schneider that is correct
how much would those guys get paid you think?
where is the road trip going to?
im going to be an equitment manager
Does anyone know what he puts on the blade at 04:58?
R.I.P. Clint
When I heard I had a heart attack,
Go Hawks, squish the fish!!
how much do they get
Rip Clint
Who won that game?
@bukakee1 i think the lowest income a player can make it like 300 grand a year. i could be wrong though.
rip clint
RIP Clint
Just me who thinks the head EM looks like Drew Miller ?
RIP Buddy
This guy died yesterday, unbelievable rip
It's so sad especially with him being 34
Ya i know right and a family...just proves that being an equipment manager is one of the toughest jobs in hockey
who won?
R.I.P CLint
How does one get a job like this??
Right!? I want to be a soccer or hockey equipment manager I was a equipment manager for my schools soccer team back in middle school and it was cool lol
Why did Clint die ?
@ghrbman96 cuz its the same for evry nhl team when they ar eon a road trip so he jst wants to see wat its like imma sabers fan but there isnt one for them god get off his case
WOW, never knew how much these overpaid whiners actually got babysat, behind the scenes work is incredible, Great video
injured or something that enables them from playing
healthy scratches I guess
@bukakee1 IDK a lot
RIP CR
R.I.P
@kitchenerrangersfan1 If your not a hawks fan then why the hell do you watch it?
Probably just lense cleaner.
how do u know he passed
He commuted sucied
R.I.P Clint
r.i.p
I think he was killed by Courtney Love
@bukakee1 more then an AHL player...
@IrelandSpud08 AFR
rip
RIP
@bukakee1 they make millions and millions of dollars
@NYR1926 LOLLLLL
probably a scratch
They're pretty much all rich : /
pffffhahahaha hossa would lose his crap
wow hossa
ur such a fail :P
GO HAWKS other than hossa!!!!
Slave labor
R.I.P Clint
R.I.P. Clint
RIP Clint