Ernie Collett (ice hockey) explained

Ntl Team:CAN
Ernie Collett
Position:Goaltender
Catches:Left
Weight Lb:170
Played For:Toronto Granites
Birth Date:3 March 1895
Birth Place:York County, Ontario, Canada
Death Place:Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Career Start:1915
Career End:1926
Medaltemplates:Competitor for Canada

Ernest John Collett (March 3, 1895  - December 21, 1951) was a Canadian ice hockey player who competed in the 1924 Winter Olympics.

Early life

Collett was born in York County, Ontario. Before joining the Toronto Granites, he played in the amateur leagues for the Toronto Riverside Hockey Club, Toronto Crescents, Toronto Newman Hall, and Toronto Parkdale.[1]

Career

Collett was a member of the Toronto Granites team, which won a gold medal for Canada in ice hockey at the 1924 Winter Olympics. He was also Canada's first ever flag bearer at opening ceremonies of the Winter Olympics.[2]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Olympedia – Ernie Collett . 2022-10-02 . www.olympedia.org.
  2. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080723.wolyflagbs23/BNStory/Front Canadian Olympic flag-bearers