Ed Kullman

Edward George "Eddie" Kullman (December 12, 1923 – March 15, 1997) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played 343 games in the National Hockey League, all for the New York Rangers. Kullman is related to former Hershey Bears player Arnie Kullman.[1]

Ed Kullman
Born (1923-12-12)December 12, 1923
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Died March 15, 1997(1997-03-15) (aged 73)
Winnipeg, MB, CAN
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 175 lb (79 kg; 12 st 7 lb)
Position Defence
Shot Right
Played for New York Rangers
Playing career 1944–1955

Playing career

Kullman played six seasons for the Rangers, including three seasons where he suited up for all 70 regular-season games. He participated in one playoff series, in which the Rangers were eliminated by the Detroit Red Wings in six games.

A memorable incident in Kullman's career occurred against Maurice Richard and the Montreal Canadiens. While Kullman was being restrained by an official, Richard took the opportunity to attack him with his stick, sending Kullman to the ice on his knees.

Career statistics
    Regular season   Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
1941-42 Winnipeg Rangers MJHL 18 14 5 19 9 - - - - -
1942–43 Winnipeg Rangers MJHL 14 15 12 27 15 6 5 8 13 8
1943–44 Winnipeg Rangers MJHL 2 0 0 0 0 - - - - -
1943–44 Toronto Maher Jewels TIHL 2 1 1 2 0 - - - - -
1943–44 Stratford Kroehlers OHA-Jr. 3 4 1 5 2 - - - - -
1943–44 St. Thomas RCAF TNDHL 1 0 0 0 0 - - - - -
1944–45 Winnipeg Rangers MJHL 1 0 0 0 0 - - - - -
1945–46 Winnipeg Rangers MJHL 10 6 4 10 4 - - - - -
1946–47 Portland Eagles PCHL 60 56 46 102 135 12 3 7 10 6
1947–48 New York Rangers NHL 51 15 17 32 32 6 1 0 1 2
1947–48 New Haven Ramblers AHL 12 5 4 9 8 - - - - -
1948–49 New York Rangers NHL 18 4 5 9 14 - - - - -
1948–49 Providence Reds AHL 41 16 24 40 22 10 5 4 9 6
1949–50 Providence Reds AHL 69 32 34 66 62 4 2 2 4 2
1950–51 New York Rangers NHL 70 14 18 32 88 - - - - -
1951–52 New York Rangers NHL 64 11 10 21 59 - - - - -
1951–52 Cincinnati Mohawks AHL 7 3 1 4 22 - - - - -
1952–53 New York Rangers NHL 70 8 10 18 61 - - - - -
1953–54 New York Rangers NHL 70 4 10 14 44 - - - - -
1954–55 Saskatoon/Vancouver WHL 53 9 21 30 52 5 0 2 2 6
1954-55 Windsor Bulldogs OHA-Sr 3 0 1 1 6 - - - - -
NHL totals 343 56 70 126 298 6 1 0 1 2

Awards and achievements

References
  1. "Hockey". The Gazette. February 26, 1948. Retrieved May 15, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
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