Bäckström

Daniel Bäckström leaving the U21 national team, excellent work says national team manager Kim Källström

After several losses and missed championships, it is now clear that Daniel Bäckström is leaving his job as head coach of the U21 national football team. "Daniel has done an excellent job," national team manager Kim Källström says in a press release.

Nicklas Bäckström continues with Brynäs but unsure about playing next season

Nicklas Bäckström's ice hockey career will continue for at least one more season. The 38-year-old star center will play for Brynäs next season as well - if he recovers from his injury, the SHL club announced on its website.

Bäckström after playoff exit: We must evaluate

Last year's SM finalist Brynäs has been eliminated from the SM playoffs after losing the series 1–4 to Växjö. Does this also put an end to the career of Nicklas Bäckström, who had returned home? "It's a tough question right now, but we have to evaluate," Bäckström, 38, said after the 1–2 loss.

Apartment building fire in central Trollhättan - several evacuated

A major fire broke out in an apartment building in central Trollhättan on Saturday morning. The building is on fire and everyone has been evacuated, says Johan Bäckström of the rescue service.

Malmö artist Luca Lee Frei awarded major art scholarship of 500,000 SEK

Malmö-based artist Luca Lee Frei has been awarded the Barbro and Holger Bäckström Scholarship of 500,000 SEK.

Goal celebration in Gävle – Bäckström with three assists

Star defender Axel Andersson scored a hat-trick and Nicklas Bäckström continues to deliver goal-scoring passes for his Brynäs team. The 37-year-old scored three against Timrå as the Gävle team won 8–5.

"Bäckis" about the cancellation: Nothing serious

Nicklas Bäckström turned down the Tre Kronor international call-up this week. Now the 37-year-old explains why.

Nicklas Bäckström leaves Tre Kronor's squad

When Sweden's hockey team meets the Czech Republic in the Finland Hockey Games, Nicklas Bäckström was supposed to play. Now that won't be the case.

Bäckström about the Olympics: "A very long shot"

Nicklas Bäckström is making a comeback in Tre Kronor next week. But he rules out making it into the Olympic squad. It's a very long shot, so I don't even need to discuss that, he tells TV4 Play.

Bäckström back in Tre Kronor – relevant for the Olympics

Nicklas Bäckström, 37, is making a comeback in Tre Kronor after eight years. National team captain Sam Hallam has selected him for the Finland Hockey Games next week. He takes on incredible responsibility and possesses cutting-edge skills, especially in the power play, like perhaps no one else in Europe, says Hallam.

Brynäs Triumphs in Crucial SHL Derby Against Leksand

Brynäs won the anxiety meeting and the derby against Leksand in SHL. Nicklas Bäckström made both goal and assist and Oskar Lindblom shot the winning goal in the 3–2 win. Important. It's the most important match of the year so it was damn nice, says Lindblom to TV4 Play.

Nicklas Bäckström Scores First SHL Goal in 18 Years

In the ninth match after returning to Brynäs, the first goal came for Nicklas Bäckström. Pretty nice actually, he says to TV4 Play.

Växjö Defeats Djurgården 4-0 for First SHL Loss

Last season's league champion Luleå lost big to Frölunda, at the same time as Djurgården suffered their first loss since the SHL return.

Luleå Stages Dramatic Comeback to Win SM Final Replay Against Brynäs

Luleå won the replay of the SM final away against Brynäs after a crazy match. The champion team turned a 0-4 deficit into a 7-5 victory in a match where both teams managed the feat of scoring three goals in 85 seconds. Nicklas Bäckström made two assists – his first points in the SHL return.

Nicklas Bäckström Reflects on Brynäs Return Despite 4-7 Loss to Växjö

An unforgettable afternoon – but a match to forget. A loss with 4–7 against Växjö was not what the comebacking Brynäs star Nicklas Bäckström had envisioned. Shitty to lose, we mess up too much, says the 37-year-old star who went point-less from the match.

Nicklas Bäckström's Disappointing SHL Return: Brynäs Falls to Växjö

It began with great cheers – but ended in disappointed sighs. Nicklas Bäckström's return in Brynäs after 18 years ended with a loss. Växjö won the SHL premiere in Gävle with a whole 7–4 and Bäckström went point-less from the comeback.

Nicklas Bäckström's SHL Return: A Historic Moment for Brynäs Fans

For the first time in 18 years, Nicklas Bäckström plays a match in the Brynäs jersey in SHL. It makes the supporters pinch themselves in the arm. Fantastic. It feels unreal, who could have imagined it?, says Brynäs supporter Christoffer Holm.

Brynäs and Bäckström Highlight SHL Season Kickoff

Brynäs takes revenge for the spring's final loss and wins the SM gold and Nicklas Bäckström becomes the season's MVP. That's how the tips went when SHL held the preseason meeting. According to the same tips, Leksand is relegated.

Nicklas Bäckström Returns to Brynäs Amid High Expectations

Gävle expects a Swedish Championship gold since Brynäs recruited home NHL star Nicklas Bäckström. Really, is that pressure? I have not felt it, says the 37-year-old who has not heard anything from Alexander Ovetjkin since he left Washington.

Bäckström Records Assist in Brynäs' CHL Victory Over Klagenfurt