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

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Career

Hansch was a member of the Edmonton Mercurys that won a

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at the

1952 Winter Olympics The 1952 Winter Olympics, officially known as the VI Olympic Winter Games ( no, De 6. olympiske vinterleker; nn, Dei 6. olympiske vinterleikane) and commonly known as Oslo 1952, was a winter multi-sport event held from 14 to 25 February 195 ...

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

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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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* 1924 births 2008 deaths Canadian ice hockey goaltenders Ice hockey people from Edmonton Ice hockey players at the 1952 Winter Olympics Medalists at the 1952 Winter Olympics Olympic gold medalists for Canada Olympic ice hockey players for Canada Olympic medalists in ice hockey {{Canada-Winter-Olympic-medalist-stub