About Roy Henkel
Lived 1905 – 1981 (aged 76). Roy Henkel was a Canadian ice hockey player.
Reinhold "Roy" Henkel (August 22, 1905 in Briesen, German Empire – October 6, 1981 in Vancouver) was a Canadian ice hockey player who competed in the 1932 Winter Olympics.
Career In 1932 Henkel was a member of the Winnipeg Hockey Club which won the World Championships and Olympic gold medal for Canada. He played all six matches and scored two goals. He played with the Winnipeg Monarchs through 1935, when the team won the World Championships. He was inducted into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame in 2004 for being part of the Winnipeg Hockey Club roster that won the 1931 championship.
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Who was Roy Henkel?
Canadian ice hockey defenceman (1905–1981)
When was Roy Henkel born?
Roy Henkel was born on 22 August 1905 in Wąbrzeźno.
When did Roy Henkel die?
Roy Henkel died on 6 October 1981 in Vancouver.
What was Roy Henkel's occupation?
Roy Henkel was an ice hockey player.
What nationality was Roy Henkel?
Roy Henkel was Canadian.
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