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Rudy Zunich

1910 – 1974

American ice hockey player

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Lived 1910 – 1974 (aged 63). Rudy Zunich was an American ice hockey player.

Rudolph Ralph John Zunich (November 24, 1910 – March 13, 1974) was a professional ice hockey defenseman who played in the NHL with the Detroit Red Wings for 2 games during the 1943–44 NHL season. He was held pointless, but he did register a minor penalty. Although Rudolph never registered a point in the NHL, he went on to pursue the life of a hockey coach.

Career statistics Regular season and playoffs Regular seasonPlayoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 1934–35 Detroit Holzbaugh MOHL 27 18 8 26 49 6 1 0 1 10 1935–36 Detroit Holzbaugh MOHL 19 4 6 10 16 4 0 1 1 0 1936–37 Detroit Holzbaugh MOHL 24 13 11 24 30 7 1 2 3 6 1937–38 Detroit Holzbaugh MOHL 27 8 8 16 43 6 4 1 5 0 1938–39 Detroit Holzbaugh MOHL 20 4 4 8 6 2 1 1 2 0 1939–40 Detroit Holzbaugh MOHL 33 14 16 30 32 12 4 4 8 12 1940–41 Detroit Holzbaugh MOHL 25 9 13 22 29 7 4 1 5 2 1941–42 Detroit Holzbaugh MOHL 24 11 26 37 16 7 3 3 6 0 1943–44 Detroit Red Wings NHL 2 0 0 0 2 — — — — — MOHL totals 199 81 92 173 221 51 18 13 31 30 NHL totals 2 0 0 0 2 — — — — —

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Rudolph Ralph John Zunich

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Rudy Zunich?

American ice hockey player (1910-1974)

When was Rudy Zunich born?

Rudy Zunich was born on 24 November 1910 in Calumet.

When did Rudy Zunich die?

Rudy Zunich died on 13 March 1974 in Michigan, United States.

What was Rudy Zunich's occupation?

Rudy Zunich was an ice hockey player.

What nationality was Rudy Zunich?

Rudy Zunich was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Rudy Zunich

· Wikidata: Q7240240

· DBpedia: Rudy Zunich

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