Konrad Johannesson

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Konrad Johannesson
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Johannesson at the 1920 Olympics.
Born (1896-08-10)August 10, 1896
Glenboro, MB, CAN
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Winnipeg, MB, CAN
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 165 lb (75 kg; 11 st 11 lb)
Position Defence
Played for Winnipeg Falcons
Selkirk Fishermen
Winnipeg Maroons
St. Paul Saints
Moose Jaw Warriors
Regina Capitals
Seattle Eskimos
National team  Canada
Playing career 1916–1929
Olympic medal record
Men's ice hockey
Representing  Canada
Gold medal – first place 1920 Antwerp Team competition

Konrad Jonasson "Konnie" Johannesson (August 10, 1896 – October 25, 1968) was a Canadian ice hockey player who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He was born in Glenboro, Manitoba. He played right defence for the Winnipeg Falcons, the Canadian team which won the gold medal. He died on October 25, 1968 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He was of Icelandic descent.

Flying business

Outside of his hockey life Johannesson was an avid aviator and trained with the Royal Flying Corps in Ismaïlia, Egypt during World War I. After his retirement from ice hockey he worked as an airport manager, flying instructor and managed the ‘Johannesson Flying Service' for flying transportation.[1]

Awards and achievements

  • Allan Cup Championship (1920)
  • Olympic Gold Medalist (1920)

References

  1. ↑ Konnie Johannesson: Golden Boy of Winnipeg at Western Canada Aviation Museum

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