Norman Dawe
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Robert Norman Dawe was a Canadian sports executive. He originated as an ice hockey referee for minor ice hockey games in Verdun, Quebec, before becoming involved in the administrative aspect of sports
Wellington Street in downtown Verdun, c. 1930
Hockey on an outdoor rink, c. 1923
Canadian Red Cross volunteers during World War II.
The Allan Cup was the championship trophy for senior hockey overseen by the CAHA.
Ottawa RCAF Flyers
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The Ottawa RCAF Flyers were a Canadian senior ice hockey team from the Royal Canadian Air Force base in Ottawa. The team was made up of active and former RCAF members and Canadian Army personnel. The
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…Canada. He served as a vice-president of the CAHA from 1945 to 1948, and oversaw the national playoffs for Eastern Canada. He led efforts to bolster the Ottawa RCAF Flyers in advance of ice hockey at the 1948 Winter Olympics, who then won the gold medal representing Canada. He remained active in hockey until his death…
RCAF lapel pin
Ottawa RCAF Flyers at the 1948 Winter Olympics
1948 Ottawa RCAF Flyers