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Viktor Zinger

1941 – 2013

Soviet ice hockey player

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About Viktor Zinger

Lived 1941 – 2013 (aged 71). Viktor Zinger was a Russian ice hockey player and ice hockey coach.

Viktor Aleksandrovich Zinger (, 29 October 1941 – 24 September 2013) was a Russian ice hockey goaltender. As a member of the Soviet national team he won gold medals at the Winter Olympics in 1968 and at the world championships in 1965, 1966, 1967 and 1969. From 1965 to 1967 he was a backup for Viktor Konovalenko. In 1969 he was the starting goalie and played in all 10 games (backed up by Viktor Puchkov).

Career statistics International Year Team Event GP W L T MIN GA SO GAA SV% 1965 Soviet Union WC 2 2 0 0 120 3 0 1.50 — 1966 Soviet Union WC 2 2 0 0 - 0 1 0.00 — 1967 Soviet Union WC 4 3 0 0 - - 1 - .944 1968 Soviet Union OLY 2 2 0 0 120 1 1 0.50 .963 1969 Soviet Union WC 10 8 2 0 - - 0 - - 1972 Soviet Union Summit Series 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - — Senior totals 20 17 2 0 - - 3 - —

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Russian State University of Physical Education, Sport, Youth and Tourism
Awards
Order of the Badge of Honour; Medal "For Distinguished Labour"; Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR
Also known as
Viktor Aleksandrovich Zinger

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Viktor Zinger?

Soviet ice hockey player (1941–2013)

When was Viktor Zinger born?

Viktor Zinger was born on 29 October 1941 in Davydovo.

When did Viktor Zinger die?

Viktor Zinger died on 24 September 2013 in Moscow.

What was Viktor Zinger's occupation?

Viktor Zinger was an ice hockey player and ice hockey coach.

What nationality was Viktor Zinger?

Viktor Zinger was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Viktor Zinger

· Wikidata: Q1369365

· DBpedia: Viktor Zinger

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