Alan Kuntz
ice hockey player
- June 4, 1919 · Toronto
- March 7, 1987
- 67 years
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Alan Kuntz, 67, Canadian NHL player (New York Rangers).
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|Alan Robert Kuntz (June 4, 1919 – March 7, 1987) was a Canadian ice hockey player. He played 45 games in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the New York Rangers during the 1941–42 and 1945–46 seasons. The rest of his career, which lasted from 1939 to 1956, was spent in the minor leagues. He was the father of former NHL player Murray Kuntz.
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- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Kuntz
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1.On what date was Alan Robert Kuntz born?
- A.March 7, 1919
- B.March 7, 1920
- C.June 4, 1919correct
- D.June 4, 1920
Alan Robert Kuntz was born on June 4, 1919.
Source: biographical summary
2.In what professional sport did Alan Robert Kuntz participate?
- A.Ice hockeycorrect
- B.Baseball
- C.Football
- D.Basketball
Alan Robert Kuntz was a Canadian ice hockey player.
Source: biographical summary
3.Which NHL team did Alan Robert Kuntz play for?
- A.Toronto Maple Leafs
- B.Montreal Canadiens
- C.New York Rangerscorrect
- D.Boston Bruins
Alan Robert Kuntz played 45 games in the National Hockey League with the New York Rangers.
Source: biographical summary
4.In what year did Alan Robert Kuntz pass away?
- A.1956
- B.1997
- C.1987correct
- D.1946
Alan Robert Kuntz passed away on March 7, 1987.
Source: biographical summary
5.How many games did Alan Robert Kuntz play in the National Hockey League?
- A.50
- B.45correct
- C.40
- D.35
Alan Robert Kuntz played 45 games in the NHL during his career.
Source: biographical summary
6.Who was the son of Alan Robert Kuntz?
- A.Alan Kuntz Jr.
- B.Murray Kuntzcorrect
- C.Robert Kuntz
- D.David Kuntz
Alan Robert Kuntz was the father of former NHL player Murray Kuntz.
Source: biographical summary
7.During which seasons did Alan Robert Kuntz play for the New York Rangers?
- A.1955–56 and 1956–57
- B.1946–47 and 1947–48
- C.1941–42 and 1945–46correct
- D.1939–40 and 1940–41
Alan Robert Kuntz played with the New York Rangers during the 1941–42 and 1945–46 seasons.
Source: biographical summary
8.What is the full length of the professional career of Alan Robert Kuntz?
- A.1939 to 1956correct
- B.1939 to 1946
- C.1945 to 1987
- D.1941 to 1956
The professional career of Alan Robert Kuntz lasted from 1939 to 1956.
Source: biographical summary
9.Where did Alan Robert Kuntz spend the majority of his hockey career?
- A.The Olympic team
- B.European professional leagues
- C.The National Hockey League
- D.The minor leaguescorrect
Outside of his time with the New York Rangers, the rest of the career of Alan Robert Kuntz was spent in the minor leagues.
Source: biographical summary
10.What was the nationality of Alan Robert Kuntz?
- A.Swedish
- B.Canadiancorrect
- C.British
- D.American
Alan Robert Kuntz is described as a Canadian ice hockey player.
Source: biographical summary
11.In what month did Alan Robert Kuntz die?
- A.December
- B.Marchcorrect
- C.January
- D.June
Alan Robert Kuntz died on March 7, 1987.
Source: biographical summary
12.Which of the following websites is cited as a source for Alan Robert Kuntz's stats?
- A.HockeyDB.ca
- B.NHL.comcorrect
- C.Sportsnet.ca
- D.ESPN.com
The biography lists NHL.com as a source for biographical information and career statistics.
Source: external links section
13.What was the profession of Murray Kuntz?
- A.NHL playercorrect
- B.Referee
- C.Team owner
- D.Coach
Murray Kuntz is identified as a former NHL player.
Source: biographical summary
14.Which of the following is mentioned as a source for the career of Alan Robert Kuntz?
- A.Wikipedia.com
- B.Eliteprospects.comcorrect
- C.HockeyHistory.com
- D.NHLStats.org
Eliteprospects.com is explicitly listed as a source for biographical information and statistics.
Source: external links section
15.What was the middle name of Alan Robert Kuntz?
- A.James
- B.Edward
- C.William
- D.Robertcorrect
The full name of the subject is Alan Robert Kuntz.
Source: biographical summary
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