Anders Bäckström

Anders Bäckström
Born (1960-12-09) December 9, 1960 (age 64)
Njurunda, Sweden
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position Defence
Shot Left
Played for Brynäs IF (SEL)
NHL draft 203rd overall, 1980
New York Rangers
Playing career 1978–1988

Anders Bäckström (born December 12, 1960) is a former Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman who played for Brynäs IF of the Swedish Elitserien. He was drafted by the New York Rangers in the 1980 NHL Entry Draft, but never made it to the NHL, playing 311 games in the SEL, scoring 28 goals and 66 assists for 94 total points.

He also served as the team manager for Brynäs IF from 1999 to 2002 and was an assistant coach for the team in the 2004–05 season.[1]

His son, Nicklas, plays for the Washington Capitals of the NHL.[2]

Anders Bäckström
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1980 Helsinki

References

  1. ^ Anders Bäckström. Elite Hockey Prospects. Retrieved March 22, 2016.
  2. ^ "Biography". Nicklas Bäckström. Archived from the original on November 19, 2013.


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