David Backes (hockey player)

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David Backes (born May 1, 1984 in Minneapolis, Minnesota) is a professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League. Backes played college hockey at Minnesota State University, Mankato until being called up to play for St. Louis's minor league team the Peoria Rivermen in the 2005-06 season.

[edit] Playing career

• Drafted by the St. Louis Blues in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft in the 2nd round (62nd overall).

Backes was called up for his first NHL game on December 19, 2006 against the Pittsburgh Penguins. In his first NHL shift he assisted on a goal by Doug Weight. In his next NHL game against the Los Angeles Kings on December 21, 2006 Backes recorded his first NHL goal at 10:47 in the first period.

[edit] Career statistics

				Regular Season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2001-02	Lincoln Stars	USHL		30	11	10	21	54		3	0	0	0	2
2002-03	Lincoln Stars	USHL		57	28	41	69	126		-	-	-	-	-
2003-04	Minnesota State	NCAA		39	16	21	37	66		-	-	-	-	-
2005-05	Minnesota State	NCAA		38	17	23	40	55		-	-	-	-	-
2005-06	Minnesota State	NCAA		38	13	29	42	91		-	-	-	-	-
	Peoria Rivermen	AHL		12	5	5	10	10		3	1	1	2	8
AHL Totals				12	5	5	10	10		3	1	1	2	8