Ralph Hansch
Canadian ice hockey player
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Ralph Lawrence Hansch (May 20, 1924 – February 29, 2008) was a Canadian ice hockey goaltender.
| Ralph Hansch | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
May 20, 1924 | ||
| Died |
February 29, 2008 (aged 83) Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| Caught | Left | ||
| Played for | Edmonton Mercurys | ||
| National team |
 Canada | ||
| Playing career | 1948–1952 | ||
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Medal record | |||
Early life
He was born in Edmonton, Alberta. In 1950 and 1951, he played with the Edmonton Flyers.[1]
Career
Hansch was a member of the Edmonton Mercurys that won a gold medal at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo, Norway.[2] He is the only goaltender to wear number "0" at the Olympics.[3] From 1949 to 1984, Hansch served as a firefighter in the Edmonton Fire Department.[4]
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.[5]
