Randy Mitton

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Randy Mitton
Born (1950-09-22) September 22, 1950 (age 72)
Fredericton, New Brunswick,
Canada
Position Linesman
Playing career 19722004

Randy Mitton (born September 22, 1950) is a Canadian retired National Hockey League linesman. [1] [2] His career started in 1972 and ended in 2004. During his career, Mitton officiated in one Stanley Cup Finals series, 2,109 regular season games, 156 playoff games, the 1987 Canada Cup, and two All-Star games. [3]

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References

  1. "Alumni Linesman Randy Mitton". NHLOA. October 25, 2017. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
  2. Matheson, Jim (April 11, 2004). "Mitton calls it a career after 32 years officiating". Sports. Edmonton Journal. p. C4. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
  3. "Randy Mitton". NHL Officials Association. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
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