Winnipeg Falcons: A Confluence of Destinies

The new book sharing the inspiring saga of the Winnipeg Falcons’ 1920 Olympic Gold Medal victory in ice hockey

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War, social unrest, pandemic and racism -

"A Confluence of Destinies" tells how an upstart team from Winnipeg overcame these obstacles and became the first ever world champions in Ice Hockey.

Available now at Amazon in paperback and #kindle
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[David W Grebstad🇨🇦🇺🇦 @DavidGrebstad]

#OTD 1920 🇨🇦
The Winnipeg Falcons arrived in Liverpool.
On their way to Antwerp.
On their way to history.
➡️ Canada’s first Olympic hockey team.
🥇 Canada’s first Olympic hockey gold.
It all started here.
#WinnipegFalcons #HockeyHistory #Olympics

[David W Grebstad🇨🇦🇺🇦 @DavidGrebstad]

If you're looking for an inspiring book to read on #HistoryWritersDay24, check out my book "A Confluence of Destinies" about how the Winnipeg Falcons overcame war, pestilence, social unrest and bigotry to win the first ever Olympic Gold Medal in Ice Hockey. Pick up your copy here: https://t.co/CAX8BiLxje @WpgFalcons

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[David W Grebstad🇨🇦🇺🇦 @DavidGrebstad]

If you're looking for an inspiring book to read on #HistoryWritersDay24, check out my book "A Confluence of Destinies" about how the Winnipeg Falcons overcame war, pestilence, social unrest and bigotry to win the first ever Olympic Gold Medal in Ice Hockey. Pick up your copy here: https://t.co/CAX8BiLxje @WpgFalcons

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VICTORY! #OTD in 1920 the Winnipeg Falcons, representing Canada, won the first ever Olympic Gold Medal in Ice Hockey. @HockeyCanada @IIHFHockey

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#OTD in 1920 in the first game of a two-game series to determine who will represent Western Canada in the 1920 Allan Cup championship, the #Winnipeg Falcons beat Fort William 7-2. @MBHHOF

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Vimy Day is fast approaching. Pick up your copy of Iron Indignation now! https://t.co/byURemorbU @IronIndignation @2xdaggerbooks

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#OTD in 1920, the Winnipeg Falcons officially win the Manitoba League Championship, despite dropping the day's game 5-1 to Brandon.

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Next week, I’m joining the @cityofwinnipeg Icelandic Club to discuss the Winnipeg Falcons. It’s fully virtual, so be sure to register! https://t.co/0oiwh3fXIu

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#OTD in 1909 the #Winnipeg Falcons played their very first hockey game. The team originated at the "Intermediate" level and defeated home team Selkirk by a score of 5-0. @MBHHOF @manitobahistory

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Mark your calendars for 7 pm Central/8 pm Eastern on 6 February and tune into an exciting discussion about the #Winnipeg Falcons! https://t.co/yL4dXt0f8E

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You don’t want to miss this! Mark your calendars for February 6th!

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Looking for #Christmas gift ideas for the #hockey history buff in your family? https://t.co/PLHphVape6

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It's #CanadaHistoryWeek In Apr 22 🇨🇦 recognized the Winnipeg Falcons' 1920 Olympic victory in Hockey as a National Historic Event: https://t.co/IjV0wsJNPS

Read the Falcons story in my book "A Confluence of Destinies" here: https://t.co/zaSa9wbxjU

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Go Falcons!! Canada's First Olympic Hockey Heroes! #olympics #hockeyhistory @Canada__Hockey

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I’m a day late! On 15 November 1919 the #Winnipeg Falcons started the season that would lead to winning the first Olympic gold medal in ice hockey with a 7-2 win over Selkirk.

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#OTD in 1968, Konrad "Connie" Johannesson died at age 72 in @cityofwinnipeg. He was a member of the 1920 Olympic Gold Medal Champion Winnipeg Falcons. https://t.co/7v0SkCLjaP

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If you find yourself in Gimli, Manitoba swing by the New #Iceland Heritage Museum where you can pick up a copy of "A Confluence of Destinies!" https://t.co/TXaHFebub7

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#OTD in 1892 George Ernest Cumbers was born in Moosomin, Saskatchewan. He would play hockey for the Winnipeg Falcons before the First World War but was sadly #KIA on 28 March 1918 and thus was not part of the 1920 Olympic Champion team. @MBHHOF https://t.co/C0Lxty4ypt

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He’s also a published author on topics like artillery tactics and the Winnipeg Falcons hockey team. Thank you for your friendship. 2/2

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Calvin Daniels of https://t.co/MRsIyphJrP reviews my book "A Confluence of Destinies" https://t.co/kcqPqRo0Bj @WpgFalcons