| Born: | July 24, 1981 | Draft: | Undrafted |
| Hometown: | Skellefteå, Sweden | Position: | Goalie |
| Known For: | Catches: | Left | |
| National Team: | Sweden | Current Status: | Retired |
Johan Backlund (born July 24, 1981) is a former Swedish professional ice hockey goaltender. He previously played in two National Hockey League (NHL) games with the Philadelphia Flyers during the 2009–10 season.
Despite his experience in the NHL, Backlund played several seasons with the Adirondack Phantoms of the American Hockey League (AHL) before returning to Europe to finish his career in Finland and Russia’s Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).
Johan Backlund Statistics
Deeper Dive
- The 2010 Flyers Should Inspire the Current Crew
- A Look Back at the Last 15 Years of Flyers Goaltending
- THW’s Massive List of Former NHLers Playing Overseas
Achievements
- Elitserien Rookie of the Year Nominee (2003)
- Elitserien All-Star Team (2007)
- SHL SM Silver Medal (2016)