Gerry Davey

John Gerald Davey (September 5, 1914 – February 12, 1977) was a Canadian-born British ice hockey player who played in the English National League (ENL). He also played for the British national team that won the gold medal at the 1936 Winter Olympics (see Ice hockey at the 1936 Winter Olympics). He is a member of the British Ice Hockey Hall of Fame.

Career Born in Port Arthur, Ontario, Davey learned to play ice hockey with the Elmwood Midgets.

Club When he was 16 years old, Davey's mother left with him to England in 1931. He got a place with the Princes club playing in the English League with the help of a London newspaper. and a silver medal in the 1937 and 1938 World Championships. Following World War II, Davey again represented GB at the 1948 Winter Olympics when they finished in sixth place.

Davey scored a total of forty-three goals for the GB national team, a record which still stands.

Awards Olympic gold medalist in 1936. World Championship silver medalist in 1937 and 1938. European Championship gold medalist in 1937.

Records Most goals scored for the GB national team with 43.

Honours Inducted to the British Ice Hockey Hall of Fame in 1949.