Mikael Backlund with the Kelowna Rockets

Three Rockets Alumni Hit 1,000-Game Plateau In National Hockey League

In the early parts of the 2024-25 National Hockey League season, three former Kelowna Rockets have had the distinction of playing 1,000 games in the National Hockey League as Luke Schenn, Tyler Myers and Mikael Backlund have all reached the accomplishment. Backlund is the most recent member of the club, as he will suit up for his milestone game tonight against the Utah Hockey Club. Backlund has spent his entire 17-year NHL ... Full Story