Nicklas Backstrom

Nicklas Backstrom

Nicklas Backstrom is a professional ice hockey player from Sweden and is currently playing center for with the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League. Backstrom was a top NHL draft entry in the 2006, selected 4th, he became the 4th-highest drafted Swede by the Washington Capitals following Mats Sundin 1st, Daniel Sedin 2nd and Henrik Sedin in 3rd. He played his first game on April 6, 2006 against Norway and was one of the youngest Swedish players in the Ice Hockey World Championship tournament.

Nicklas's father, Anders Backstrom, is also a widely known Swedish hockey player who played 10 seasons for Brynäs IF and brother Kristoffer, also a hockey player, played for the Swedish team Hammarby IF.

Nicklas has represented Sweden in four international competitions, playing in both the world junior championship and four games of the world championship helping Sweden win the gold in 2006. Backstrom was named rookie of the year in the Swedish league, and was the best forward on the team in 2005. Nicklas ranks second on the Washington Capitals team and 2nd among the NHL rookies with 64 points. Fast Facts:

Date of Birth: November 23, 1987
Place of Birth: Gavle, Sweden
Position: Center
Shoots: Left
Nickname: Backis
Played ice hockey for th Swedish team Brynas IF
Youngest Swedish player to play in World Championship, age 18
Scored his first NHL point, on October 5, 2007
Won the 2006 Gold medal World Championship
First NHL rookie to record 4 assists in two consecutive games

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Nicklas Backstrom Vital Stats

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- Height: 6'0"
- Weight: 183 Lbs.
- Rookie Year: 2007

Nicklas Backstrom Timeline

Born: November 23, 1987
2004-2007: Played for Brynäs IF a Swedish National Team
2006: Won The world Championship
2006: Turned Down an Offer to Play For The Washington Capitals
2006: Junior Hockey Player of the Year
2006: Elitserien Rookie of the Year
2007: Signed a 3 year Contract with Washington Capitals
2007: NHL Rookie of the Month for December
2008: Playing for the Washington Capitals
2008: Nicklas Was the 1st NHL Rookie to Record 4 Assists in 2 Consecutive Games

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