About Ejnar Olsson
Lived 1895 – 1925 (aged 29). Ejnar Olsson was a Swedish ice hockey player and bandy player.
Ejnar Carl "Hund-Eje" Olsson (July 9, 1896 – January 24, 1925) was a Swedish ice hockey player, who competed in the 1924 Winter Olympics.
In 1924, he was a member of the Swedish ice hockey team, which finished fourth in the Olympic ice hockey tournament. He played four matches as goaltender.
In those days, Swedish hockey was still being played on lakes. The 1925 winter was unusually mild, and "Hund-Eje" became its most notable casualty when he drowned in Lake Norrviken while ice skating.
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Who was Ejnar Olsson?
Swedish ice hockey player (1895–1925)
When was Ejnar Olsson born?
Ejnar Olsson was born on 1 October 1895 in Ärla.
When did Ejnar Olsson die?
Ejnar Olsson died on 24 January 1925 in Norrviken.
What was Ejnar Olsson's occupation?
Ejnar Olsson was an ice hockey player and bandy player.
What nationality was Ejnar Olsson?
Ejnar Olsson was Swedish.
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