Ernie Russell
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| Ernie Russell | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 21, 1883 Montreal, PQ, CAN |
| Died | February 23, 1963 (aged 79) |
| Position | Centre |
| Played for | Montreal AAA Montreal Wanderers |
| Playing career | 1904–1914 |
| Hall of Fame, 1965 | |
Ernest Russell (October 21, 1883 - February 23, 1963) was a Canadian professional ice hockey centre. He was born in Montreal, Quebec, and played for the Montreal HC and Montreal Wanderers.
Ernie was the offensive star of the Wanderers that won the Stanley Cup in 1906, 1907, 1908, and 1910. He is also known for the fact he scored a hat-trick in five consecutive games. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1965.
[edit] External links
- Ernie Russell's biography at Legends of Hockey
- Ernie Russell's career stats at The Internet Hockey Database
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