Ernie Collett (ice hockey)
Ernie Collett | |||
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Hockey Hall of Fame, Toronto | |||
Born |
York County, Ontario, Canada | March 3, 1895||
Died | December 21, 1951 | (aged 56)||
Position | Goaltender | ||
Played for | Toronto Granites | ||
National team | Canada | ||
Playing career | 1921–1924 |
Olympic medal record | ||
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Men's ice hockey
Competitor for Canada | ||
1924 Chamonix | Team |
Ernest John Collett (March 3, 1895 – December 21, 1951) was a Canadian ice hockey player who competed in the 1924 Winter Olympics.
He was born in York County, Ontario.
Collett was a member of the Toronto Granites team, which won a gold medal for Canada in ice hockey at the 1924 Winter Olympics.[1] He was also Canada's first ever flag bearer at opening ceremonies of the Winter Olympics.[2]
References
- ^ The Official Olympic Games Companion: The Complete Guide to the Olympic Winter Games 1998 Edition, London - Washington: Brassey’s Sports, 1998, p. 128, ISBN 1-85753-244-9
- ^ Canadian Olympic flag-bearers, The Globe and Mail. 2008-07-23. Retrieved 2008-07-23.
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- 1951 deaths
- Canadian ice hockey goaltenders
- Ice hockey players at the 1924 Winter Olympics
- Medalists at the 1924 Winter Olympics
- Olympic gold medalists for Canada
- Olympic ice hockey players of Canada
- Olympic medalists in ice hockey
- People from the Regional Municipality of York
- Canadian ice hockey goaltender stubs
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