- Edgar Dey
Edgar Ernest Dey (born 1883 in
Ottawa –February 13 ,1912 ) was an early amateur and professionalice hockey player and athlete incanoeing . A member of the Dey family of Ottawa, known for canoe building, athletics and arena operation, he died in 1912 from an injury while playing hockey. He was a canoeing champion of Canada. His father, Frank Edgar Dey was a co-owner of the boat-building andDey's Arena businesses.Playing career
Edgar started his senior ice hockey career with the
Ottawa Capitals of theFederal Amateur Hockey League (FAHL) in 1904. He was a member of the 1909 Stanley Cup championOttawa Hockey Club . He played one seaon for Haileybury of the NHA in 1910. In 1911, he played for Waterloo of theOntario Professional Hockey League . In 1912, he moved to Halifax,Nova Scotia to play for theHalifax Crescents of theMaritime Professional Hockey League . In February 1912, he was hit on the head while playing in a match. He entered Halifax hospital and died from his injury.Career statistics
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