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He serves as the captain of the Calgary Flames.
15 Interesting Facts About Mikael Backlund
Mikael Backlund is a Swedish center and captain for the Calgary Flames, known for his strong two-way play, leadership, and international success with Team Sweden.
Position
Centre
Jersey
#11
Status
Active
Teams
4
Facts
15
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He was a first-round selection in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.
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He won a gold medal with Team Sweden at the 2018 World Championships.
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He was awarded the King Clancy Memorial Trophy in 2023 for his leadership and humanitarian contributions.
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He helped the Kelowna Rockets win the Ed Chynoweth Cup in 2009, tying for the league lead in playoff goals.
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He earned back-to-back silver medals with Sweden at the World Junior Championships in 2008 and 2009.
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He was a top-four finalist for the Frank J. Selke Trophy, awarded to the NHL's best defensive forward, in the 2016-17 season.
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His '3M Line' with Matthew Tkachuk and Michael Frolík was one of the most potent in the NHL, combining for 145 points in 2016-17.
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He scored his first NHL goal against the Phoenix Coyotes on January 28, 2010.
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He has been a spokesman for both the Special Olympics and the Kid's Cancer Care Foundation in Calgary.
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He scored an important overtime goal in Game 3 of the 2015 playoffs against the Anaheim Ducks, giving his team their first second-round win in 13 years.
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He led the 2007 World U18 Championships in goal-scoring with six goals, including a natural hat-trick against Canada.
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He scored a goal in his debut for Västerås' senior team in HockeyAllsvenskan as a 16-year-old.
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He was selected as the Most Valuable Player and given the Sven Tumba Award at the 2006 TV-pucken tournament.
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He is the nephew of former professional footballer Gary Sundgren.
About Mikael Backlund
Mikael Backlund is a Swedish professional ice hockey player who serves as captain of the Calgary Flames. Known for his strong two-way play, he was a first-round draft pick in 2007 and has been a cornerstone for the Flames since his NHL debut in 2008-09. He is a King Clancy Memorial Trophy winner and a World Champion with Team Sweden, recognized for both his on-ice performance and extensive charitable work.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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King Clancy Memorial Trophy
2023
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World Championship Gold Medal
2018
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Ed Chynoweth Cup (WHL Championship)
2009
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Calgary Flames Captain
2023
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Frank J. Selke Trophy Finalist
2016-17
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Mikael Backlund.
Player Info
Country: Sweden
Position: Centre
Jersey #: 11
Status: Active
Age: 37 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 0" (183 cm)
Weight: 201 lbs (91 kg)
Born: Västerås, Sweden
Career Stats
Seasons: 17
Goals: 215
Assists: 348
Points: 563
Teams: 4
Drafted: 2007
Round: 1st
Teams & Career
VIK Västerås HK Kelowna Rockets Abbotsford Heat Calgary Flames
Mikael Backlund plays for 4 different teams during his 17 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Calgary Flames in 2007.