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EditFrancis Edward "Deacon" Waite - Born April 9, 1905 in Fort Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan - Died July 18, 1989 was a Canadian ice Hockey centre and coach.
Waite made his NHL debut with the New York Rangers on November 11, 1930 vs Philadelphia Quakers at Philadelphia Arena in a 3-0 Rangers win. He assisted on the winning goal in the 1st period.
Waite scored his only NHL goal vs Dolly Dolson of the Detroit Falcons on December 14, 1930 at 8:59 of the 2nd period at Madison Square Garden in a 3-0 Rangers win.
- Henri Fontaine Trophy Champion 1927, 1928, 1931 with Springfield Indians and 1929 with Boston Tigers.
Frank Waite received the Diamond Stick Award from the B.C. Amateur Hockey Association in 1967 for his service to the Trail Minor Hockey Association as coach, management and executive.