Gino Cavallini

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Gino Cavallini
Born (1962-11-24) November 24, 1962 (age 62)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 215 lb (98 kg; 15 st 5 lb)
Position Left wing
Shot Left
Played for Calgary Flames
St. Louis Blues
Quebec Nordiques
EV Landshut
HC Bolzano
Villacher SV
NHL draft Undrafted
Playing career 1984–2000

Gino J. Cavallini (born November 24, 1962) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey forward. He played in the National Hockey League with the Calgary Flames, St. Louis Blues, and Quebec Nordiques between 1985 and 1993. He is the brother of the NHL hockey player Paul Cavallini.

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Playing career

Cavallini played one year for the St. Michael's Buzzers, a Junior hockey team in the Ontario Hockey Association (now part of the Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League). Following his short stint with the Buzzers, Cavallini was offered a scholarship to play college hockey for the Bowling Green State University Falcons. He remained with the Falcons for two years (1982–1984). He is noted for scoring the game-winning goal in the 1984 NCAA Championship game, 7:11 into the fourth overtime. At 97 minutes and 11 seconds, it stands today as one of the longest games in Division I hockey history. [1] [2] [3]

Following his two seasons at Bowling Green, the Calgary Flames signed Cavallini as a free agent during the 1984–85 season. He would go on to score six goals in 27 games that season.

Cavallini played parts of two seasons with the Flames, alternating between the NHL and minor AHL team, the Moncton Golden Flames. Following his second professional season, he was traded to the St. Louis Blues as part of a multi-player deal (Cavallini, Ed Beers and Charlie Bourgeois for Joey Mullen, Terry Johnson and Rik Wilson). While with the Blues, Cavallini served as the alternate captain to Brian Sutter. As part of the Ron Caron-managed franchise from 1986–1992, Cavallini helped provide leadership, enthusiasm, and disciplined strength on the ice. During those seasons, the Blues re-established themselves as a competitive force in the Norris Division making the playoffs each year. During his playing seasons with the Blues, Cavallini's brother, defenseman Paul also joined the squad.

Referred to locally as "The Tank", Cavallini's grit on the ice was evident throughout his NHL seasons with Calgary (54 games), St. Louis (454 games), and later with the Quebec Nordiques (85 games). In total he played 593 regular-season games, scoring 114 goals and 159 assists for 273 points and collecting 507 penalty minutes. He also played in 74 playoff games, scoring 14 goals and 19 assists for 33 points and collecting 66 penalty minutes. From 1986–1990, Cavallini had his best NHL seasons, recording more than 30 points per season and scoring 20 goals in the 1988–89 season.

Cavallini left the NHL after the 1993 season, spending 3 seasons with the Milwaukee Admirals of the International Hockey League. His commitment to the game helped solidify Cavallini as a leader for the Admirals, with impressive stats scoring 139 goals and 248 points in 3 seasons. He then completed his career in Europe, playing primarily in Germany with EV Landshut and Austria with EC Villacher before retiring in the 2000–01 season.

Personal life

Cavallini's son, Aidan, played hockey at the University of Wisconsin. Aidan is married to goaltender Alex Cavallini.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
1979–80 Oak Ridges Dynes COJHL 43232447102—————
1980–81Oak Ridges DynesCOJHL3727568342—————
1980–81 Aurora Tigers OPJAHL 20000—————
1981–82 St. Michael's Buzzers MetJBHL 3322335550—————
1982–83 Bowling Green State University CCHA 408162452—————
1983–84 Bowling Green State UniversityCCHA4325234816—————
1984–85 Calgary Flames NHL 27610161430004
1984–85 Moncton Golden Flames AHL 5129194828—————
1985–86 Calgary FlamesNHL27771426—————
1985–86 Moncton Golden FlamesAHL43257—————
1985–86 St. Louis Blues NHL306511361745910
1986–87 St. Louis BluesNHL801826445463142
1987–88 St. Louis BluesNHL641517326210551019
1988–89 St. Louis BluesNHL7420234379902217
1989–90 St. Louis BluesNHL8015153077121342
1990–91 St. Louis BluesNHL788273581131342
1991–92 St. Louis BluesNHL48971640—————
1991–92 Quebec Nordiques NHL181784—————
1992–93 Quebec NordiquesNHL67915243440000
1993–94 Milwaukee Admirals IHL 784335786443476
1994–95 Milwaukee AdmiralsIHL80533588541572910
1995–96 Milwaukee AdmiralsIHL824339822053142
1996–97 EV Landshut DEL 482529543273254
1996–97 HC Bolzano ITA —————32130
1997–98 EV LandshutDEL4812183030615625
1998–99 Villacher SV AUT 5642519342—————
1999–00 Villacher SV IEL 322538636—————
1999–00 Villacher SVAUT151316298—————
2000–01 EHC Biel NLB 40333871301177146
NHL totals5931141592735077414193356

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References

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  2. ↑ "Moments in CCHA History". CCHA.com. Archived from the original on 2008-04-13. Retrieved 2008-05-27.
  3. ↑ "Gino J. Cavallini". Legends of Hockey. Retrieved 2008-05-27.
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