Shot Left Role Ice hockey player Grandchildren Haley Backstrom Name Anders Backstrom Positions Defenseman | Playing career Weight 84 kg Played for Brynas IF (SEL) Height 1.91 m | |
Born December 9, 1960 (age 63)
Sweden ( 1960-12-09 ) NHL Draft 203rd overall, 1980
New York Rangers Children Nicklas Backstrom, Kristoffer Backstrom People also search for Nicklas Backstrom, Catrin Backstrom, Kristoffer Backstrom, Liza Berg | ||
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 tho 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.
His son, Nicklas, plays for the Washington Capitals of the NHL.
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