Being an ice hockey goalie demands a great amount of concentration and focus. Niklas Bäckströn has played 10 years in the NHL for Minnesota wild and Calgary Flames. He has played in the World Championships and Olympics and been rewarded as a leagues top player in different continents. In this interview Niklas is explaining how he has been able to make it through tougher times during his career, what have been the key elements for him to make it all the way to the top leagues and Finnish national team and how , as 39 years old, is he still able to play in great level. This interview will give you an understanding that hard work really pays off.