Ernie Collett (ice hockey)
This article is about the ice hockey player. For the football player, see Ernie Collett (footballer).
| Ernie Collett | |
|---|---|
 Collett with the Toronto Granites. | |
| Born | March 3, 1895 York County, ON, CAN |
| Died | December 21, 1951 (aged 56) |
| Position | Goaltender |
| Played for | Toronto Granites |
| National team |  Canada |
| Playing career | 1924–1924 |
| Olympic medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's ice hockey
Competitor for | ||
| Gold | 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 York County, Ontario.
Collett was a member of the Toronto Granites team that 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.