Shick refereed his final game on March 7, 2009, at Ronald B. Stafford Arena where the Plattsburgh State Cardinals faced the Norwich Cadets. He refereed over 1,321 NHL regular season games, 130 playoff games, and two All-Star Games during his career. His game worn and signed NHL jersey currently resides in the referee change room in his hometown arena being the Alberni Valley Multiplex.
He is married to Lynda Frye, M.D. He has four children: Austin Frye, Rachel, Landen, and Brodie.[citation needed]