Arthur Nash facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Arthur Nash
Born	(1914-05-05)May 5, 1914 Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Died	January 18, 2000(2000-01-18) (aged 85)
Position	Goaltender
Played for	Port Arthur Bearcats Wembley Monarchs Kimberley Dynamiters
National team	Canada
Playing career	1934–1948

W. Arthur "Jakie" Nash (born September 5, 1914 – died January 18, 2000) was a Canadian ice hockey player. He is famous for winning a silver medal with the Canadian ice hockey team at the 1936 Winter Olympics.

Jakie Nash was a key player for the 1936 Port Arthur Bearcats team. This team represented Canada in the ice hockey event and brought home a silver medal. Later, in 1987, he was honored for his achievements. He was inducted into the Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame as a member of that special Olympic team.

Early Life and Hockey Career

Jakie Nash was born in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. He played as a Goaltender, which is the player who defends the net, for the Port Arthur Bearcats. This hockey team was based in Port Arthur, Ontario.

In 1935, his team, the Bearcats, were the runner-up in the Allan Cup tournament. This big achievement earned them the chance to represent Canada at the 1936 Winter Olympics in ice hockey. It was there that Jakie Nash and his team won the silver medal.

Playing in England and Later Years

After the Olympics, Jakie Nash moved to England. He continued his hockey career there, playing for the Wembley Monarchs team. He was part of the English National League from 1936 to 1938.

Later, Jakie Nash returned to Canada. He played at least one full season (1941–1942) with the Kimberley Dynamiters. This team was part of the Alberta-British Columbia Senior League. He kept playing hockey at an international level until at least 1948.

Jakie Nash eventually retired to Fairmont Hot Springs, British Columbia. He lived there after his long and successful hockey career.