David Anthony Backes was born on May 1,1984 and is an American former professional ice hockey forward.
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23 Facts About David Backes
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David Backes played for fifteen seasons in the National Hockey League as a member of the St Louis Blues, Boston Bruins and Anaheim Ducks.
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David Backes is a two-time Olympian, winning silver at the 2010 Games in Vancouver, and has played in three IIHF World Championships.
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David Backes played three seasons of prep hockey with Spring Lake Park High School in Spring Lake Park, Minnesota, graduating in 2002.
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David Backes was joined on the Star Tribune's All-Metro First Team with future college teammate Travis Morin of the Dallas Stars.
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The following game, two days later, David Backes scored his first NHL goal 10 minutes and 47 seconds into the first period versus the Los Angeles Kings.
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David Backes added 165 penalty minutes while playing in all 82 games for the first time in his career.
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David Backes' efforts helped the Blues reach the playoffs for the first time since 2004.
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David Backes completed the season matching his personal best total of 31 goals, while adding 31 assists for a career-high and team-leading 62 points over 82 games.
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On July 1,2016, David Backes agreed to a five-year, $30 million deal with the Boston Bruins.
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David Backes was suspended for three games on March 7,2018, due to interference against Detroit Red Wings player Frans Nielsen, during a game on March 6,2018.
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On December 27,2018, David Backes delivered an illegal hit to the head of New Jersey Devils' forward Blake Coleman.
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David Backes appeared in 15 games during Boston's run to the Finals, tallying two goals and three assists.
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On May 5,2021, David Backes played his final NHL game against his former team, the St Louis Blues, in which he received a standing ovation.
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On September 9,2021, David Backes signed a one-day contract with the St Louis Blues in order to officially retire as a member of the team.
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David Backes played in seven games, contributing a goal, two assists and six penalty minutes, as the US finished in fifth place.
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David Backes again suited up for Team USA at the 2008 IIHF World Championship, contributing an assist and 35 penalty minutes over six games as the US finished sixth.
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On January 1,2010, David Backes was named to the United States' roster for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
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David Backes recorded a goal and two assists over six games, helping the United States to the gold medal game.
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On January 1,2014, Backes was named to the United States's roster for the 2014 Winter Olympics along with St Louis teammates Kevin Shattenkirk and T J Oshie.
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David Backes got his private pilot's license in 2012 and has flown many planes since.
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David Backes graduated with an applied organizational studies degree with a nonprofit leadership emphasis from Minnesota State University, Mankato in 2014, and had formerly studied to become an electrical engineer.
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David Backes is a passionate advocate for animal welfare, and has had pets since he was a child and when he was struggling to get a break in the NHL.
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