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Dick Kotanen
Born (1925-11-18) November 18, 1925 (age 99)
Port Arthur, ON, CAN
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position Defence
Shot Right
Played for New York Rangers
Playing career 1946–1958

Dick Kotanen was a Canadian ice hockey player born on November 18, 1925. He played as a defenceman and had a professional career in ice hockey.

Dick Kotanen's Hockey Journey

Dick Kotanen was a professional ice hockey player from Canada. He played in the position of defenceman, which means his main job on the ice was to help protect his team's goal.

Playing for the New York Rangers

Kotanen played for the famous New York Rangers team. This was during the 1950-51 NHL season. He only played in one game in the National Hockey League (NHL), which is the top professional ice hockey league in North America.

His Career in Ice Hockey

Even though he only played one NHL game, Dick Kotanen had a career in professional hockey. His career started in 1946 and ended in 1958. This means he played for over a decade!

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