Roderick McLeod Flett (January 26, 1873 – June 30, 1927) was a

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Métis

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player. He was a member of the three-time Stanley Cup Champion

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. He played the point position, now known as left defence. His younger brother Magnus Flett was also a hockey player on the Winnipeg Victorias team. Rod Flett was born in Kildonan,

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in 1873 and died while golfing at the St. Charles Country Club in

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in 1927.Roderick McLeod "Roddy" Flett
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Awards and achievements

* Stanley Cup Championships (1896, & 1901, 1902) *“Honoured Member” of the

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References

Rod Flett's biography
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Brief biography of Rod Flett

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