Player's Profile
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- Name: Mikael Backlund
- Position: C
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 192 lbs
- Birthdate: 1989-03-17
- Eligible for Draft: 2007
- Drafted: 2007
- Hometown: Vasteras, Sweden
- Acquired: 1st round (#24 overall), 2007
- Playing In: Europe
Mikael Backlund
Prospect Grade: 8.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
History
2007-08:So far this year, Backlund has split time between the Vasteras U-20 (9GP, 7G, 6A, 13 pts) and Vasteras Div. II (37 GP, 9G, 4A, 13 pts). Earlier this year he led Team Sweden to a silver medal at the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships in Pardubice, Czech Rep., where he tallied seven points in six games.
Talent Analysis
Future
Backlund was selected by the Kelowna Rockets in the 2007 CHL import draft and could suit up for the team next year if he does not stick with the Flames out of next season's training camp.
Stats
Stats Coming Soon...
Profile Last Updated: September, 13th 2008




