The forgotten third center of the Montreal Canadians, Ralph Backstrom was a forgotten grinder on the great Hans team of the 60’s. As he was primarily on a checking line (and not French Canadian), he was not necessarily the poster boy of Canadians Hockey. Still, Backstrom was a multi time All Star and a pivotal member of many Stanley Cup wins. Like many, Backstrom bolted for the WHA and was a force there. Similar to others on this list, Ralph Backstrom’s tenure in the World Hockey Association might be to his determent for Hall consideration.
278 Goals (100 in WHA)
361 Assists (153 in WHA)
639 Points (253 in WHA)
+71 Plus/Minus (-18 in WHA)** ***
389 PIM (103 in WHA)
N/A Blocked Shots*
N/A Hits*
N/A Takeaways*
N/A Giveaways*
55.8 Point Shares****
116 Playoff Games (38 in WHA)
27 Goals (10 in WHA)
32 Assists (18 in WHA)
59 Points (28 in WHA)
+3 Plus/Minus (+3 in WHA)****
68 PIM (12 in WHA)
N/A Blocked Shots*
N/A Hits*
N/A Takeaways*
N/A Giveaways*
*These stats were first implemented in the 2007/08 Season.
**Plus/Minus was first calculated in the 1959-60 Season.
***Plus/Minus was not calculated in the WHA until the 1974-75 Season.
****Point Shares are not calculated in WHA Games.
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