Mikael Backlund 1000 Games

[Iggys Dome]

Well 1001 now...but I figured it deserved it's own thread. He's been a solid middle 6 center for over a decade and a half. He chose to stay in Calgary when many wanted to leave. Plays with his heart on his sleeve and is an absolute gem of a dude and teammate by all accounts.

• 73rd player to play 1000 games with a single franchise.
• 2nd player to play 1000 games with the Calgary Flames.
• 8th all time in points for the Calgary Flames.
• 2023 King Clancy Memorial Award.
• Captained Sweden to Gold at the 2018 IIHF WC.
• Him and his wife Frida are very active in the Calgary community, and have raised over $400,000 for the ALS Society of Alberta.
• They raised over $183,000 for ALS research in Alberta.

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[Boomstick]

Congratulations Backs. Well done.

 

[Anglesmith]

At his peak, an absolute advanced stats deity.