Art Child

British ice hockey player

Arthur John Child (September 15, 1915 – June 30, 1996) was a British goaltender who played professional ice hockey in the United Kingdom. He was the backup goaltender for the GB national ice hockey team which won gold at the 1936 Winter Olympics (see Ice hockey at the 1936 Winter Olympics). Child himself did not take to the ice during the tournament and was not awarded a gold medal. He is a member of the British Ice Hockey Hall of Fame.

Arthur Child
Ontario MPP
In office
1951–1959
Preceded byJoseph Lees Easton
Succeeded byRaymond Clare Edwards
ConstituencyWentworth
Personal details
Born(1915-09-15)September 15, 1915
London, England
DiedJune 30, 1996(1996-06-30) (aged 80)
Dundas, Ontario, Canada
Political partyProgressive Conservative
Spouse(s)Olga Hubert
Children1
OccupationHockey player
Ice hockey career
Position Goaltender
Played for Wembley Lions
Earls Court Rangers
Wembley Monarchs
National team  Great Britain
Playing career 1935–1940

References change

British Ice Hockey Hall of Fame entry Archived 2008-05-11 at the Wayback Machine