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
Hockey Hall of Fame, Toronto
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)
Position Goaltender
Played for Toronto Granites
National team  Canada
Playing career 1921–1924
Medal record
Men's ice hockey

Competitor for Canada

1924 Chamonix Team

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
  1. 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
  2. Canadian Olympic flag-bearers, The Globe and Mail. 2008-07-23. Retrieved 2008-07-23.


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