The plan is that Tillie Backlund will be attending her first game Tuesday. “She’ll probably be there for warmups and the first period,” grinned her father, Flames alternate captain Mikael Backlund. Every morning, no matter what time it is, you go into her room and she’s just all smiles and happy. So I really enjoy it, for sure.”The Flames could have all used a pick-me-up as they returned from a frustrating three-game road-trip. The Flames’ second-line centre will be determined to improve on that stat, but Tillie will help to take mind off what’s happening — good or bad — at the rink.

Source: National Post October 14, 2019 19:41 UTC