Fred Etcher, Canadian Olympic silver medal-winning (1960) ice hockey player, died he was 79.

Fred Etcher was a Canadian ice hockey left winger who competed in the 1960 Winter Olympics. He was born in Oshawa, Ontario died he was 79..

(August 23, 1932 – November 25, 2011)

Etcher won the silver medal at the 1960 Winter Olympics in ice hockey and still holds the record for the most points (9 goals, 12 assists) in a single Olympic tournament. Etcher is also tied for the record of the most assists in a single Olympic tournament.
He played for Oshawa Generals. Etcher played 102 matches in the Ontario Hockey Association.


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