Alex Kaleta

Alex Kaleta
Born (1919-11-29)November 29, 1919
Canmore, Alberta, Canada
Died July 9, 1987(1987-07-09) (aged 67)
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 160 lb (73 kg; 11 st 6 lb)
Position Left wing
Shot Left
Played for Chicago Black Hawks
New York Rangers
Playing career 1941–1955

Alexander George "Killer" Kaleta (November 29, 1919 – July 9, 1987) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Chicago Black Hawks and New York Rangers between 1941 and 1951 and is best known for his part in originating hockey's hat trick tradition.