Ed Kullman

Ed Kullman
Born	(1923-12-11)December 11, 1923 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Died	March 19, 1997(1997-03-19) (aged 73) Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Height	5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight	175 lb (79 kg; 12 st 7 lb)
Position	Right Wing
Shot	Right
Played for	New York Rangers
Playing career	1944–1955

Edward George "Eddie" Kullman (December 11, 1923 – March 19, 1997) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played 343 games in the National Hockey League with the New York Rangers from 1947 to 1954. Kullman is related to former Hershey Bears player Arnie Kullman.

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 and playoffs

				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
1942–43	Winnipeg Rangers	M-Cup		—	—	—	—	—		13	21	12	33	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		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	61		—	—	—	—	—
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	Vancouver Canucks	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	300		6	1	0	1	2

Awards and achievements

• Turnbull Cup MJHL Championship (1943)
• Memorial Cup Championship (1943)
• Calder Cup Championship (1949)
• Honoured Member of the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame

External links

• Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
• Ed Kullman's biography at Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame