Anders Bäckström
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.
| Anders Bäckström | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
December 9, 1960 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 | ||
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]
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
Representing  | ||
| Ice hockey | ||
| World Junior Championships | ||
.svg.png){kind=icon} | 1980 Helsinki | |
References
- Anders Bäckström. Elite Hockey Prospects. Retrieved March 22, 2016.
- http://nicklasbackstrom.com/biography
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