Chris Fridfinnson
| Chris Fridfinnson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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Fridfinnson at the 1920 Olympics. | |||
| Born |
June 14, 1898 Baldur, MB, CAN | ||
| Died |
November 10, 1938 (aged 40) Selkirk, MB, CAN | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
| Weight | 128 lb (58 kg; 9 st 2 lb) | ||
| Position |
Rover Forward | ||
| Played for | Winnipeg Falcons | ||
| Playing career | –present | ||
| Olympic medal record | ||
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| Men's ice hockey | ||
Competitor for  Canada
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.svg.png){kind=icon} | 1920 Antwerp | Team competition |
Kristmundur Numi Fridfinnson (June 14, 1898 – November 10, 1938) was a Canadian ice hockey player who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He was born in Baldur, Manitoba.
Fridfinnson was the rover for the Winnipeg Falcons, the Canadian team in the 1920 Olympics, and scored the winning goal in the game which decided the gold medal, a game the Canadians won 12-1. He was of Icelandic descent and died in Selkirk, Manitoba.
Awards and achievements
- Allan Cup Championship (1920)
External links
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