Nicklas Backstrom and Sebastian Aho Shoot Warrior Spot in Finland

Posted on July 23, 2017 by Jon Sorensen

Photo: Warrior Hockey

Washington Capitals’ centerman Nicklas Backstrom was is Helsinki, Finland on Thursday to shoot a promotional video for Warrior Hockey. 

The video included Backstrom and Carolina Hurricanes young phenom, Sebastian Aho, dueling on the ice in full Warrior Hockey gear. The spot was filmed at the Jahaal Warrior Arena in Helsinki.

During a break in the filming, Backstrom and Aho spent some time at the local Warrior Hockey retailer.

 

Aho, who hails from Rauma, Finland, scored his first two NHL goals against the Capitals on November 12th, 2016, in a 5-1 Hurricanes victory in Raleigh.

The promotional video is set to be released before the start of the coming season.

About Jon Sorensen

Jon has been a Caps fan since day one, attending his first game at the Capital Centre in 1974. His interest in the Caps has grown over the decades and included time as a season ticket holder. He has been a journalist covering the team for 10+ years, primarily focusing on analysis, analytics and prospect development.
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