James Creighton
Canadian ice hockey lawyer (1850-1930) · Canada · On the map · Athletes · Died at 80
James George Aylwin Creighton was a Canadian lawyer, engineer, journalist and athlete. He is credited with organizing the first recorded indoor ice hockey match at Montreal, Quebec, Canada in 1875.
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He helped popularize the sport in Montreal and later in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada after he moved to Ottawa in 1882 where he served for 48 years as the law clerk to the Senate of Canada.
Country
Canada
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1850 to 1930 · aged 80
