Ralph Backstrom
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Ralph Backstrom, a skilled center, showcased his talents in the National Hockey League (NHL) for two decades. Born on December 15, 1938, in Fort William, Ontario, Canada, he developed a passion for hockey at an early age, honing his skills in local leagues before advancing to junior hockey. Backstrom's professional career began when he was selected by the Montreal

Ralph Backstrom, a skilled center, showcased his talents in the National Hockey League (NHL) for two decades. Born on December 15, 1938, in Fort William, Ontario, Canada, he developed a passion for hockey at an early age, honing his skills in local leagues before advancing to junior hockey. Backstrom's professional career began when he was selected by the Montreal

Career Scoring Stats

NHL 1957-1973

Goals

278

Assists

361

Points

639

Plus/Minus

-13

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Career Timeline

1957-1971

Montreal Canadiens (NHL)

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1971-1973

Los Angeles Kings (NHL)

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1973

Chicago Black Hawks (NHL)

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1974-1975

Chicago Cougars (WHA)

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1976

Denver Spurs (WHA)

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1976-1977

New England Whalers (WHA)

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