Stewart Iglehart

Stewart Birrell Iglehart (February 22, 1910 – December 19,1993) was a rancher, ice hockey and polo player.

Following prep school he attended Yale University, where he continued to play ice hockey and polo.

In 1933 he played for Team USA at the World Ice Hockey Championships, winning a gold medal.

[2] Iglehart was born in Valparaíso, Chile,[3] to a father who owned a steamship line,[4] moving to the United States at the age of 6.

[1] He began playing hockey at age 10[1] and was taught by a former Harvard University player who emphasized lower body strength and using deceptive motions using his shoulders and eyes.

At the tournament he played right wing and center in addition to defense as Team USA won the gold medal.

[3] Following the World Championship tournament Iglehart played in the Eastern Hockey League (EHL) for the New York Rovers.