Background
Bachman was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, but grew up in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.
Bachman was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, but grew up in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.
He previously played two seasons of college ice hockey at Colorado College. Bachman and his family lived in Saranac Lake, New York for a few years in the 1990s. Early career
During his time at Cushing Academy, Bachman compiled a Gaelic Athletic Association of 1.28 with 3 shutouts in 28 games He also split this time independently with the Boston Junior.
Bruins.
While at the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders of the United States Hockey League after a trade from the Chicago Steel, Bachman compiled a.913 save percentage in 26 regular season starts. Bachman was chosen in the fourth round, 120th overall in the 2006 National Hockey League Entry Draft by the Dallas Stars. Colorado College
During his freshman year, Bachman became the second player in WCHA history to be named player and rookie of the year in the same season.
As a sophomore in the 2008-2009 season, Bachman posted a.914 save percentage with a 2.63 Gaelic Athletic Association. Dallas Stars
On March 27, 2009, Bachman signed a three-year entry level contract with the Dallas Stars ending his college career.
After spending his first professional season with American Hockey League affiliate the Texas Stars, Bachman was called up to Dallas in the following 2010-2011 season on December 8, 2011. Bachman was called to back up Andrew Raycroft after the Stars" primary goalie, Kari Lehtonen was placed on the Injury Reserve.
He then made his debut with the Stars that day. After he was initially reassigned to the Texas Stars to begin the 2011-2012 season, Bachman was recalled a month into the season and replaced Andrew Raycroft as the primary backup to Kari Lehtonen.
On December 13, 2011, Bachman earned his first National Hockey League shutout, blanking the New York Rangers 1-0.
Edmonton Oilers
On July 6, 2013, Bachman signed a one-year deal with the Edmonton Oilers, after becoming a free agent. Bachman competed with Jason LaBarbera for the backup goaltender position behind Devan Dubnyk. On October 27, Bachman had his first start with the Edmonton Oilers, making 47 saves but losing in a shootout to the Los Angeles Kings.
In the 2013-2014 National Hockey League Season Bachman suffered a hamstring injury and eventually sent down to Oklahoma City, where he would play for the remainder of the season.
Vancouver Canucks
On July 1, 2015, Bachman signed as a free agent to a two-year contact with the Vancouver Canucks.