Mike Backman

Michael Charles Backman (born January 2, 1955 in Halifax, Nova Scotia) is a former professional ice hockey right winger. He was drafted by the World Hockey Association's Quebec Nordiques in the seventh round, one-hundredth overall, of the 1975 WHA Amateur Draft; however, he never played in that league. Despite being un-drafted in the National Hockey League, he played eighteen regular-season and ten playoff games in the NHL with the New York Rangers over three seasons. Backman first played NHL hockey with the Rangers in the 1981-82 season, playing three games. He registered two assists that first year and the following year scored his first NHL goal.[1]

Born (1955-01-02) January 2, 1955
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 175 lb (79 kg; 12 st 7 lb)
Position Right wing
Shot Right
Played for New York Rangers
NHL Draft Undrafted
WHA Draft 100th overall, 1975
Quebec Nordiques
Playing career 1978–1986

Backman's elder son Sean is also a professional ice hockey player, as are his sons-in-law Jonathan Quick and Matt Moulson.[2]

Championships

He won the 1983-84 CHL Championship (Adams Cup) as a member of the Tulsa Oilers team coached by Tom Webster.[3]

References
  1. "Legends of Hockey -- NHL Player Search -- Player -- Mike Backman". www.legendsofhockey.net. Archived from the original on 2011-07-23.
  2. https://www.nhl.com/kings/news/one-big-hockey-family/c-616239
  3. http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/leagues/seasons/teams/0000971984.html


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