My Top 5 | David Backes
Along with his wife Kelly, David Backes continues to be one of sport’s biggest advocates for animals.
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Player of the Week | David Backes
David Backes posted three consecutive multi-point games to punctuate a fantastic December for the winger – a month he was, at one point, expected to miss entirely.
Backes Leads Blues in Game 1 Win
David Backes is a perfect playoff performer and he showed his worth again in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final
Backes Lifts Blues In Game 2
David Backes celebrated his birthday in style by scoring the OT winner to send the series back to St. Louis tied at a game a piece
Players Recall Their Favourite Childhood Halloween Costumes
They might not be going door-to-door to net some sweet candy anymore, but several players spoke to us about some of their favourite Halloween costumes and fondest trick-or-treat memories.
Giving The Gift Of Hearing
David & Kelly Backes traveled to Kenya this past summer with Starkey Hearing Foundation to help bring the gift of hearing to people in the African country
ADOPTING THE STRAY DOGS OF SOCHI
In true Olympic spirit, a number of player and their families have come together to help take care of Russian stray dogs.
Players Thoughts On Competing At The Olympics
Sidney Crosby, Ryan Getzlaf, Henrik Lundqvist, Ryan Kesler, and David Backes describe how it felt to represent their countries in past Olympic Games and how they're feeling heading into Sochi.
NHL Players Share Their Favourite Olympic Hockey Jerseys
Matt Duchene, Ryan Kesler, Shea Weber, Ryan Getzlaf, Jimmy Howard, David Backes, and Patrick Sharp share their favourite Olympic jersey designs from past Olympic Games.
Olympic Memories with Lundqvist, Kesler & Backes
Before becoming Olympians themselves, Henrik Lundqvist, Ryan Kesler, and David Backes took in the games as fans.
A4A Not Just A Pet Project For Backes
David & Kelly Backes are taking their passion for animals to another level with the creation of Athletes For Animals
The Players Chat With Fans In An “Ask Me Anything” Session On Reddit.com
David Backes, Kevin Westgarth and Mathieu Schneider take to Reddit.com to interact with hockey fans.
A Real Learning Experience
Blues captain David Backes is using his leadership skills in a new way as part of the NHLPA negotiating committee
Backes In The Saddle in St. Louis
Multi-talented power forward will lead the charge as Blues' captain in 2011-12
Backes Grasps the Spirit of St. Louis
Gritty forward happy to be staying in the city that has become his home
David Backes Is A Dogs' Best Friend
Blues forward and his wife Kelly heavily involved with local St. Louis animal shelter