About Ralph Hansch
Ralph Hansch, 83, Canadian Olympic ice hockey player.
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|Ralph Lawrence Hansch (May 20, 1924 – February 29, 2008) was a Canadian ice hockey goaltender.
Early life
He was born in Edmonton, Alberta. In 1950 and 1951, he played with the Edmonton Flyers.
Career
Hansch was a member of the Edmonton Mercurys that won a gold medal at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo, Norway. He is the only goaltender to wear number "0" at the Olympics. From 1949 to 1984, Hansch served as a firefighter in the Edmonton Fire Department.
Personal life
Hansch and his wife, Bonnie, had three children. His son, Randy Hansch, played in the Western Hockey League and was general manager of the Edmonton Oil Kings.
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