Nicklas Bäckström

Nicklas Bäckström became known in the NHL for his skillful passingArticle in SportbladetRead the sourceArticle in HockeysverigeRead the sourceArticle in SportbladetRead the sourceClose. Nicklas Bäckström’s first clubArticle in Swedish Ice Hockey AssociationRead the sourceClose was Valbo AIF. On his fundraising page for Valbo HCArticle in Target AidRead the sourceClose, he recalled taking his first skating strides there. In an interview in Resa issue 1/2006Article in X-TrafikRead the sourceClose, he said he had also played floorball, football and golf until around 14, when he chose to focus on hockey because he enjoyed the team game and competition.

When BäckströmArticle in AftonbladetRead the sourceClose selected his Dream Team for Aftonbladet in September 2025, he named Ludvig Rensfeldt as a childhood friend. In the same interview, he said he had played golf withArticle in AftonbladetRead the sourceClose Gustav Lindström.

In AugustArticle in Valbo HCRead the sourceClose 2011, Bäckström became the official sponsor of Valbo HC’s rink for 5 years, and it was renamed NickBack Arena, according to the club’s history. His fundraiser for Valbo’s young players had a target of 30,000 kronorArticle in Target AidRead the sourceClose. On the fundraising page, he pledged to match donations of at least 100 kronorArticle in Target AidRead the sourceClose.

In JulyArticle in Sveriges RadioRead the sourceClose 2025, Bäckström returned to Brynäs after 18 years away. That AugustArticle in SVT SportRead the sourceClose, SVTSVTSVT stands for Sveriges Television, Sweden’s public service television broadcaster.Close described a lifted pass from him to Silfverberg on the power play; Bäckström explained that it was an option they had practised.