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| Frank Arnett | |||
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| Born | June 2, 1932 Carman, Manitoba, Canada | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb) | ||
| Position | Defense | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | Seattle Bombers Winnipeg Warriors Seattle Totems Los Angeles Blades | ||
| Playing career | 1948–1969 | ||
Frank Clarence "Crash" Arnett (born June 2, 1932) was a Canadian professional hockey player who played 529 games in the Western Hockey League for the Seattle Bombers, Winnipeg Warriors, Seattle Totems and Los Angeles Blades.
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