Markus Sten Näslund is a Swedish former professional ice hockey player and former general manager for Modo Hockey of the Swedish Hockey League. He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Vancouver Canucks, and New York Rangers, as well as in the Elitserien with Modo Hockey. Nicknamed "Nazzy" by Canucks fans and "Macke" or "Mackan" in his native Sweden, he was known for his offensive skills, particularly his wrist shot and stickhandling.
Näslund in 2015
Naslund skating during warm-up with the Vancouver Canucks. Naslund served as the team's captain for eight years beginning in 2000.
Näslund and Todd Bertuzzi (right) were joined by Brendan Morrison (not pictured) to form the "West Coast Express" line.
Näslund with the Canucks at the 2005–06 season opener
Modo Hockey is a professional ice hockey club in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden. The team currently plays in Sweden's first-tier league SHL after having won promotion from HockeyAllsvenskan following the 2022/23 season. The club was founded in 1987 and has won one title, SHL championships;2007. The team's home arena since 2006 is the Hägglunds Arena. Before then, the team played at Kempehallen, beginning in 1964.
Banners of retired numbers at Hägglunds Arena
This jersey from the 1979-80 season was given by MoDo to Lieutenant General Dick Stenberg, Chief of the Swedish Air Force from 1973 to 1982. Stenberg in turn donated it to the museum. The Swedish Air Force (Flygvapnet) was a sponsor of MoDo from 1979 to 1985, which is reflected in the design of the jersey. The front sports the club crest in the form of a wing, and the sleeves sports the coat of arms of the Air Force.
