Top Prospects: Sean Backman

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Sean Backman
Vital Info
Born: April 29, 1986 in Cos Cob, Connecticut
Height/Weight: 5-8/165 pounds
Position: Right wing
Shoots: Right
Signed as a free agent by the Dallas Stars on March 29, 2010
2009-10 season
Was second on Yale in goal scoring with 21 goals in 29 games. Missed the final part of the season, including the ECAC playoffs, due to a heel injury. He was named first-team All-ECAC pick and the Ivy League Player of the Year. He finished is Yale career with 77 goals, fourth best all-time at the school and 126 points, which ranks seventh on the school's all-time list.
Background
In 2008-09 led Yale with 20 goals. Was Second-team All-ECAC and first-team All-Ivy... In 2007-08 led Yale in goals (18) and points (27). Named Third-Team All-ECAC and First Team All-Ivy. ... In 2006-07 scored 18 goals and 13 assists as a freshman in 29 games for Yale. ECAC Co-Rookie of the Year, All-ECAC Rookie Team, Third-Team All-ECAC... Ivy League Rookie of the Year and First-Team All-Ivy. ... Led Green Bay (USHL) in goals (29) and points (56) in 2005-06. ... Father Michael played in the NHL from 1978-1984 for the New York Rangers. ...
Scouting Report
Speedy, skilled forward with a very good shot. Has a shoot first mentality. Hard-working, energetic player who never takes a shift off. Plays hard, practices hard.
Career Stats
Season Team GP G A PTS PIM
2005-06 Green Bay (USHL) 57 29 27 56 30
2006-07 Yale (ECAC) 29 18 13 31 38
2007-08 Yale (ECAC) 32 18 9 27 16
2008-09 Yale (ECAC) 32 20 13 33 44
2008-09 Yale (ECAC) 29 21 14 35 12