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James Connelly (ice hockey)

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Jim Connelly
Personal information
Birth nameJames Connelly
Born (1932-10-07) October 7, 1932 (age 92)
South Porcupine, Ontario, Canada
Sport
SportIce hockey
TeamWaterloo Hurricanes
Guelph Biltmores
Medal record
Men's Ice hockey
Representing  Canada
Silver medal – second place 1960 Squaw Valley Ice hockey

James "Jim" Connelly (born October 7, 1932) is a Canadian former ice hockey right winger who competed in the 1960 Winter Olympics, scoring five goals and eight points in seven games.[1]

Career

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He played for the Waterloo Hurricanes and Guelph Biltmores. Connelly played 104 games in the Ontario Hockey Association. He played with 52 Guelph Biltmores, who won the Memorial Cup. In 1960, he played in the Allan Cup-winning Senior Canadian Championship.

References

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  1. ^ Podnieks, Andrew (2009). Canada's Olympic Hockey History 1920–2010. Toronto: Fenn Publishing. p. 236. ISBN 978-1-55168-323-2.
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