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Currently, Niklas Backstrom is 46 years, 2 months and 13 days old. Niklas Backstrom will celebrate 47rd birthday on a Thursday 13th of February 2025. Below we countdown to Niklas Backstrom upcoming birthday.
Popular As | Niklas Backstrom |
Occupation | Hockey Player |
Age | 46 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Born | February 13, 1978 (Helsinki, Finland) |
Birthday | February 13 |
Town/City | Helsinki, Finland |
Nationality | Finland |
Niklas Backstrom’s zodiac sign is Aquarius. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.
Niklas Backstrom was born in the Year of the Horse. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Horse love to roam free. They’re energetic, self-reliant, money-wise, and they enjoy traveling, love and intimacy. They’re great at seducing, sharp-witted, impatient and sometimes seen as a drifter. Compatible with Dog or Tiger.
NHL goaltender who joined the Minnesota Wild in 2006 and became the franchise's career leader in a number of stats, including wins and games started in net. His rookie year he went 23-8 with a remarkable 1.97 goals against average.
He played for HIFK in the top Finnish league from 1996 to 2000.
He is often confused with Swedish center Nicklas Backstrom, whose name is spelled the same in English characters apart from a "C" before the "K" in "Nicklas."
He was born in Helsinki, Finland.
He was a finalist for the Vezina Trophy, given to the league's top goaltender, in 2009, but the legendary New Jersey Devils keeper Martin Brodeur edged him out.