Tag Archives: Brynas IF

Nicklas Backstrom On Preparations For 2023-24 Season: “I’ve Had A Great Summer”

Posted on August 28, 2023 by Diane Doyle

Photo by Chris Williams/Icon Sportswire Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom is about to start his 17th season in the NHL. This off-season has been different than in recent summers for the 35-year-old, as he has finally been able to return … Continue reading →

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Report: Former Capitals’ Left-Wing Larsson Signs Three-Year Contract With Brynäs Of SHL

Posted on August 10, 2022 by Harrison Brown

Photo: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images According to Sport Bladet, unrestricted free agent left-wing and Washington Capitals trade deadline acquisition Johan Larsson signed a three-year contract that will pay him $370,547.40 per season with Brynäs IF of the Swedish Hockey League. The contract is … Continue reading →

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Nicklas Backstrom On Status Of Hip Injury: “I Really Hope It Works Out. I Still See A Bright Future”

Posted on June 17, 2022 by Jon Sorensen

Nicklas Backstrom outside of NickBack Arena (Photo: Daniel Sandström/GD.se) Washington Capitals centerman Nicklas Backstrom and his family have made their way back to Sweden for the off-season. For Backstrom, it’s a time for resting his beleaguered hip and tending to his … Continue reading →

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Nicklas Backstrom Says Hip Feels Good, Plans To Finish Hockey Career With Brynäs IF When Capitals’ Contract Ends

Posted on June 27, 2021 by Jon Sorensen

He has four years left on his contract with the Washington Capitals and then he plans to finish his hockey career with Brynäs IF in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). “But the body must also hold,” said the Capitals centerman … Continue reading →

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Christian Djoos: After A Tough Season, “I Have To Be Better”

Posted on September 4, 2019 by Jon Sorensen

After a fabulous debut season in the NHL, Christan Djoos experienced a down season last year with the Washington Capitals. Now the former Brynäs defenseman is determined to bounce back on track this season.

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Capitals’ Christian Djoos And Nicklas Backstrom Participate In Annual Brynäs Black White Game

Posted on August 15, 2019 by Harrison Brown

Photo: @BrynasIF Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom and defenseman Christian Djoos participated in the annual Brynäs Black White charity hockey game at Gavlerinken Arena in Gavle, Sweden on Thursday. The event featured pregame activities, an autograph session for fans, and … Continue reading →

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Capitals’ Nicklas Backstrom Announces Annual Brynas Black-White Game As Part Of Hockey Is For Everyone Initiative

Posted on June 19, 2019 by Harrison Brown

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom announced on Wednesday that the annual game between Brynas Black-White is set for Thursday, August 15 at Galverinken in his hometown of Gavle, Sweden. The game will feature female hockey players for the first time.

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Christian Djoos Has His Day With The Stanley Cup in Gavle, Sweden

Posted on August 11, 2018 by Jon Sorensen

Photo: Hockeynews.se After spending a day with Andre Burakovsky in Malmo, Sweden, on Thursday, the Stanley Cup continued it’s Scandanavian tour with a stop in Gavle, Sweden, for a day with Capitals defenseman Christian Djoos. (Reminder, you can find the latest … Continue reading →

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Washington Capitals Nicklas’ Backstrom, Christian Djoos Participate In Brynas Black-White Game

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Jon Sorensen

Photo: Kevin Johansson In what has become somewhat of an summertime tradition, the Capitals’ Nicklas Backstrom and Christian Djoos participated in annual Brynas IF Black-White tune-up game Thursday evening at the Gavlerinken Arena, just north of Backstrom and Djoos’ hometown of Gavle, Sweden. 

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A Zamboni Driver and a Youth Hockey Trainer from Gavale, Sweden Watch Nicklas Backstrom and Christian Djoos All Grown Up

Posted on December 7, 2017 by

From left: Hakan Ljung, Joel Ljung, and Andrs. Additional photos from Wednesday’s game provided by Joel. There’s an old saying that it’s a small world. For zamboni driver Hakan Ljung, his son Joel and their friend Andrs, they made the … Continue reading →

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