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 |
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]