David Backes

Veteran Forward David Backes Still Proving He’s A Canine’s Best Friend
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Monday, February 17, 2020 - 09:55
The Sirens call of a pro contract can be hard to resist, even for the most dedicated student athlete. Still, a number of NHL are determined to finish what they started by pursuing their college...
Wednesday, February 25, 2015 - 17:25
College Hockey Players Are Discovering That The Paths To Academic And Pro Success Both Cut Through Campus
The on-campus coffee shop is abuzz with energy as Ohio State University associate head coach Brett Larson sits down to talk hockey. He is surrounded by students sipping their dark roasts on this sun...
Monday, February 23, 2015 - 16:24
St. Louis Blues Rugged Captain Has A Soft Spot In His Heart For Four-Legged Friends
While David Backes knows that his position as the captain of the St. Louis Blues has helped raise the profile of Athletes for Animals, it's his wife Kelly who is the driving force behind the program...
Wednesday, January 21, 2015 - 17:10
St. Louis Blues Rugged Captain Has A Soft Spot In His Heart For Four-Legged Friends
While David Backes knows that his position as the captain of the St. Louis Blues has helped raise the profile of Athletes for Animals, it's his wife Kelly who is the driving force behind the program...
Wednesday, January 21, 2015 - 17:00
Leadership In The U.S. Locker Room And On The Ice The Key Ingredient To A Gold-Medal Mix
A generation ago, when Herb Brooks assembled his legendary “Miracle on Ice” team in advance of the 1980 Olympic Winter Games in Lake Placid, he knew the importance of leadership...
Thursday, February 6, 2014 - 12:32

Backes Visits Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
David Backes, captain of the St. Louis Blues and his wife, Kelly, who visited the nation’s largest no kill animal sanctuary this week, say their visit has inspired them to "dream big" in their...
Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - 11:44

USA Hockey Magazine is counting down the top 10 Americans to watch in 2011-2012. In no particular order, this list features players and personnel from all different levels.
4. David Backes, St. Louis...
Thursday, October 6, 2011 - 12:22

Olympic Rivals Must Bury The Hatchet To Become NHL Teammates Again
Ryan Kelser tried to jam his Vancouver Canucks teammate Roberto Luongo into the back of the net during a scrum in the crease...
Sunday, February 28, 2010 - 21:27
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