Ernie Collett (ice hockey)
| Ernie Collett | ||||||||||
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| Hockey Hall of Fame, Toronto | ||||||||||
 Collett with the Toronto Granites | ||||||||||
| Born |
March 3, 1895 York County, Ontario, Canada | |||||||||
| Died | December 21, 1951 (aged 56) | |||||||||
| Position | Goaltender | |||||||||
| Played for | Toronto Granites | |||||||||
| National team |
 Canada | |||||||||
| Playing career | 1921–1924 | |||||||||
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Medal record
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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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