Art Coulter

Ice hockey player for the New York Rangers

Art Coulter - Ice hockey player for the New York Rangers
Born

May 31st, 1909
116 years ago

Died

October 14th, 2000
24 years ago — 91 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

Links & References

Born in Canada, this athlete became a prominent ice hockey player in North America. He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) primarily for the New York Rangers. Throughout a successful career, multiple seasons included significant contributions to the team's performance during the mid-20th century. Coulter's skills on the ice earned him a reputation as a talented defenseman. After the NHL career, he transitioned to coaching and other roles within the sport, influencing future generations of players.

Played for the New York Rangers

Participated in multiple NHL seasons

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