It was a total of six seasons in Modo for Markus Näslund. In addition to that, the forward had a long and successful career in the NHL and he has both WC silver and bronze with Tre Kronor.
Before the relegation between Modo and Färjestad, he had his merit banner raised to the ceiling.
– It feels extremely flattering to be noticed in this nice way and to be able to do it with all of you in the audience tonight, he says in his speech after the red carpet was rolled out on the ice.
Tributes have been posted throughout the day on Modo’s social media, including from the Sedin brothers, Peter Forsberg and global artist Michael Buble.
– It wasn’t a question of but when you would get your merit banner raised. Huge congratulations, says Peter Forsberg, who arrived at the same time as Markus Näslund in Modo.
Together with Forsberg, Niklas Sundström and Modo’s current team captain David Rundblad, Näslund got to see his banner raised to the ceiling.
The text is updated – the match is in progress!