Clint Reif - Chicago Assistant Equipment Manager passes away

[Shrimper]

He was only 34 as well.

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[I Will Son]

Seeing Coach Q tear up really hit me in the feels. So young and has such a beautiful family. Its not right

Does anyone know what happened?

 

[iFishyHD]

Wow that sad. RIP Clint.

 

[member 202355]

Rest in peace.

 

[Stad]

Sad stuff.

RIP.

 

[hisgirlfriday]

Seeing Coach Q tear up really hit me in the feels. So young and has such a beautiful family. Its not right

Does anyone know what happened?

They haven't released any info on what happened.

So sad for his family.

But great to see all the people across hockey expressing their condolences.

Some background on Clint:

A 2011 Ft. Wayne, Indiana local news feature on his work.



Here's him after the 2013 cup:

Philip Pritchard
‏@keeperofthecup
Clint Reif asst equipment man. With family last guy to have day with #StanleyCup @nhlblackhawks @nhl @HockeyHallFame

 

[Swervin81]

Very sad news. Condolences to Reif's family and the Hawks organization. Just 34, way too young man

 

[King Woodballs]

I'm 34..... RIP

 

[Saader]

So sad. RIP

 

[Stickpucker]

Prayers to his family

 

[Son Goku]

What a shame. Rest in peace

 

[icekoob]

Hawks huddling up at end of game really hit me in the feels. Great win for Clint though, you know if this one was dedicated to him they weren't gonna lose it tonight. RIP.

 

[EverybodyLovesRay]

Very sad. RIP and prayers to the family.

 

[Analyzer*]

That's terrible news. At first I thought it was an older guy who was with the team for some time and had since been gone from the team for 10 years, or more making him a little older.

 

[G0AT]

Hawks huddling up at end of game really hit me in the feels. Great win for Clint though, you know if this one was dedicated to him they weren't gonna lose it tonight. RIP.

I was on the verge of tears. Just a good solid win all around for Clint.

 

[PanniniClaus]

This is a really awful set of circumstances. I am not sure tragedy is the word i would choose - there are a few thoughts and words that come to mind but perhaps I will wait to see if more details emerge.

 

[notheroic]

It was really hard to watch Troy Parchman tonight after the game ended, and he was clearly very emotional. I can't imagine losing your colleague and friend after just seeing him the other night. And severly unexpected, and young. MOD

 

[hisgirlfriday]

MOD

Scott King @ScottKingMedia · 50m 50 minutes ago
Patrick Sharp was too emotional to finish speaking about the late Clint Reif. #Blackhawks

Scott King @ScottKingMedia · 40m 40 minutes ago
Toews on Sunday's win: "We dedicated that one to our good friend Clint." #Blackhawks

Scott King @ScottKingMedia · 20m 20 minutes ago
Sharp's comments on Reif before being unable to speak: "They're behind the scenes and they don't get nearly enough (cont'd) #Blackhawks

Scott King @ScottKingMedia · 17m 17 minutes ago
credit that they deserve. Not just in our locker room, but all across the NHL." #Blackhawks

Scott King @ScottKingMedia · 15m 15 minutes ago
Sharp: "It was very quiet on the bench, very quiet in the locker room, we wanted to make sure we had a good game for Clint and his family."

Nina Falcone @NinaFalcone · 38m 38 minutes ago
Toews on Reif's passing: "He's part of our team. Might as well have been wearing one of these sweaters." #Blackhawks

Nina Falcone @NinaFalcone · 37m 37 minutes ago
Sharp: "Normally you can turn off whatever issues you have, but tonight I don't think anybody was able to do that." #Blackhawks

 

[Sam Spade]

Whoever posted the family picture, not your fault, but just too much for me.

Prayers for his family and I hope the Hawks (Wirtz family) take care of them (I'm sure they will).

 

[WarriorofTime]

MOD

You could tell everyone in the hawks organization really loved Clint. RIP.

 

[Sam Spade]

Names on the Cup twice.

 

[x Tame Impala]

Rest in Peace.

Horrible news. Seems like he was well loved by the Hawks and had a beautiful family. Tough to see.

 

[The Red Line]

Tragic.

 

[Note Worthy]

Very sad stuff.

I feel for his family and friends.

 

[Jtown]

just hearing the hawks players speak about him just lets you know how much he meant to them. RIP clint.