Calgary Flames players looked back to honor Mikael Backlund .

The veteran forward played his 1,000th NHL game on Friday and his teammates had a unique little tribute prepared for their captain.

Players wore jerseys from Backlund’s past — including his amateur team the Kelowna Rockets and Sweden’s national team – on the way in to Scotiabank Saddledome before they took on the New Jersey Devils.

Junior throwback. #Flames | @sentinelstorage pic.twitter.com/Dgia2tasH5

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Fresh threads. #Flames | @sentinelstorage pic.twitter.com/FSHKISCtPZ

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For the cap #Flames | @sentinelstorage pic.twitter.com/4oBPRWVccA

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Backlund himself was dressed for the occasion, sporting a sweet red velvet jacket with a custom lining featuring tilework Flames logos (the only team he’s played for in his 17 NHL season) and the words “Mikael Backlund, 1,000 NHL games”

Mr. 1000 #Flames | @sentinelstorage pic.twitter.com/Wff67nKOJp

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The Flames shared a video of representatives from various charities Backlund has supported in his time in Calgary – the ALS society of Alberta, Kids Cancer Care of Calgary, Parachutes for Pets and Special Olympics Calgary – telling their favorite stories about him and his off the ice work.

A special message for Backs from @ALS_AB, @KidsCancerCare, @ParachutesP, and @SpecialOCalgary ❤️ pic.twitter.com/ORMKeY70UK

— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) November 1, 2024

Before the game, Backlund’s wife and two children joined his parents on the ice for a special ceremony including a touching tribute video.

In addition to the standard silver stick given for 1,000 games, Flames teammates gifted Backlund a celebratory bottle of wine and tickets to the Wimbledon Final in 2025.