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Wilbert Delainey

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Wilbert Delainey
Delaney pictured in a 1942 newspaper
Born (1922-07-26)July 26, 1922
Wilkie, Saskatchewan, Canada
Died November 13, 2000(2000-11-13) (aged 78)
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Position Goaltender
Played for Edmonton Mercurys
National team  Canada
Playing career 1940–1952
Medal record
Men's ice hockey
Gold medal – first place 1950 London Ice hockey

Wilbert Gabriel Delainey (July 26, 1922 – November 13, 2000) was a Canadian ice hockey player with the Edmonton Mercurys. He won a gold medal at the 1950 World Ice Hockey Championships in London, England. The 1950 Edmonton Mercurys team was inducted to the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame in 2011.[1] He previously played with the Edmonton Maple Leafs and Camrose Maroons.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Edmonton Waterloo Mercurys 1950". Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum. Retrieved May 21, 2013.
  2. ^ "Wilbur Delaney", Society for International Hockey Research Database, accessed August 1, 2015.