Retired1964–65 to 1972–73
Ralph Backstrom
- 9
- Seasons
- 624
- Games
- 409
- Points
- 177
- Goals
- 232
- Assists
- 0.66
- P/GP
Ralph Backstrom played in the NHL 1964–65 to 1972–73, for Montréal Canadiens, Los Angeles Kings and Chicago Blackhawks. Backstrom put up 409 points in 624 games, 177 goals and 232 assists, an average of 0.66 points per game. The best season was 1972–73 with 58 points in 79 games. Career honours include Calder Memorial Trophy.
BirthplaceKirkland Lake
Born1937 (89 years)Height178 cmWeight75 kgShootsL
Born1937 (89 years)Height178 cmWeight75 kgShootsLDEBUT October 14, 1964(62y ago)@New York Rangers
Ralph Backstrom's whole career
Stats
Games played
624
Points
409
Points per game
0.66
Goals
177
Assists
232
+/-
+14
Season by season
Trophies
NHL teams
CHIChicago Blackhawks
1972–731 season
PTS
9
G
6
A
3
GP
16
LAKLos Angeles Kings
1970–71 to 1972–733 seasons
PTS
128
G
57
A
71
GP
172
MTLMontréal Canadiens
1964–65 to 1970–717 seasons
PTS
272
G
114
A
158
GP
436
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