Ernie Collett (ice hockey)

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

This article is about the ice hockey player. For the football player, see Ernie Collett (footballer).
Ernie Collett
Collett with the Toronto Granites
Born (1895-03-03)March 3, 1895
York County, Ontario, Canada
Died December 21, 1951(1951-12-21) (aged 56)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Weight 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
Position Goaltender
Caught Left
Played for Toronto Granites
National team  Canada
Playing career 1915–1926
Medal record
Men's ice hockey

Competitor for Canada Canada

Gold medal – first place 1924 Chamonix Team

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.[2] He was also Canada's first ever flag bearer at opening ceremonies of the Winter Olympics.[3]

References
  1. "Olympedia – Ernie Collett". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved 2022-10-02.
  2. 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
  3. Canadian Olympic flag-bearers, The Globe and Mail. 2008-07-23. Retrieved 2008-07-23.
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