Walt Atanas
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| Walt Atanas | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 22, 1923 Hamilton, ON, CAN |
| Died | August 8, 1991 (aged 67) |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight | 174 lb (79 kg; 12 st 6 lb) |
| Position | Right wing |
| Shot | Right |
| Played for | New York Rangers |
| National team |  Canada |
| Playing career | 1943–1957 |
Walter "Ants" Atanas (b. December 22, 1922 in Hamilton, Ontario - d. August 8, 1991) is a former Canadian ice hockey right winger. He played for the New York Rangers during the 1944-45 season, appearing in 49 games totalling 21 points. Much of his career 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 his death.
