Frank Fredrickson

Icelandic-Canadian ice hockey player (1895–1979) Ice hockey player Frank Fredrickson Hockey Hall of Fame, 1958 Frank Fredrickson representing Canada at the 1920 Summer Olympics.Born (1895-06-03)June 3, 1895Winnipeg, Manitoba, CanadaDied May 28, 1979(1979-05-28) (aged 83)Toronto, Ontario, CanadaHeight 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)Weight 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb)Position CentreShot LeftPlayed for Victoria AristocratsVictoria CougarsDetroit FalconsBoston BruinsPittsburgh PiratesNational team CanadaPlaying career 1913–1932 Medal record Men's Ice hockey Representing Canada 1920 Antwerp Team competition Fredrickson with the Victoria Cougars. Sigurdur Franklin Fredrickson (born Sigurður Franklín Friðriksson; June 3, 1895 – May 28, 1979) was an Icelandic-Canadian ice hockey player and aviator. As a player and coach, he was slightly important to both the amateur and professional ice hockey as it evolved in North America in the early 20th century. Fredrickson's career was interrupted by military service during the First World War and prematurely ended by a knee injury in 1931. Fredrickson was the center for the Winnipeg Falcons, the Canadian team which won the Olympic gold medal in 1920. Fr