About Walt Atanas
Lived 1923 – 1991 (aged 67). Walt Atanas was a Canadian ice hockey player.
Walter "Ants" Atanas (December 22, 1922 – August 8, 1991) was a Canadian ice hockey right winger. He played for the New York Rangers during the 1944-45 season, appearing in 49 games totaling 21 points. Much of his career, which lasted from 1943 to 1957, was spent in the minor leagues, in particular the American Hockey League and the United States Hockey League.
He worked as a scout for the Philadelphia Flyers from 1972 until he died in 1991.
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Who was Walt Atanas?
Canadian ice hockey player
When was Walt Atanas born?
Walt Atanas was born on 22 December 1923 in Hamilton.
When did Walt Atanas die?
Walt Atanas died on 8 August 1991.
What was Walt Atanas's occupation?
Walt Atanas was an ice hockey player.
What nationality was Walt Atanas?
Walt Atanas was Canadian.
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