Linton's early career is shrouded in mystery and before 1985 his exact whereabouts are unknown. He claims to have played on the University of Manitoba Bison and MODO of the Swedish Elite League, but these claims cannot be substantiated. What is known is that he started work as Glen Armstrong's personal bodyguard in 1985. After failing to make the Red Army for three straight years, Linton took Glen's advice and enrolled in Artie's Hockey School. Linton graduated in the top half of his class and made it onto the Red Army the next season. Despite a couple of shaky years, Linton has managed to establish a permanent position on the team.

Linton focuses on offense and is the epitome of a one-way player. This is quite different from his private life, where there are ominous rumors of going both ways. Linton dismisses these rumors as the results of an unfortunate interview with Bi Magazine and as one of the side effects of his latest career interest. Lately, Linton has capitalized on his Red Army fame to work as a male model in the off-season.

"What do you mean play back? I already played back once." Linton Mounk, 1997.

"Keep your head up!" Linton Mounk, 1993.