Blues' Backes makes Today Show appearance; Eller recalled

BY NORM SANDERS - News-Democrat

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St. Louis Blues forward David Backes traveled to Rockefeller Center in New York City on Wednesday as part of the U.S. Olympic Committee's 100-day countdown to the Winter Olympics.

Otherr hockey notables on hand were 1980 "Miracle on Ice" teammates Mike Eruzione, Jim Craig and Steve Janaszak along with Bill Cleary, part of Team USA's 1960 gold medal squad.

Backes also got a guest appearance on NBC's Today Show with Meredith Vieira, helping her learn how to shoot some pucks on net.

"Let's start it back here, now just sling it," Backes told the Today Show co-host. "Perfect, look at that. You may have a spot on the team if we're not careful."

To watch the video of Backes' appearance, check it out here:

www.bnd.com/bluesnotes/

The Blues have also recalled Lars Eller from minor-league Peoria under emergency conditions. Eller is expected to replace injured Blues forward Andy McDonald (upper-body injury) in the lineup Thursday against Calgary, making his NHL debut.

The 20-year-old 2007 first-round draft pick has three goals and 11 points in 11 games with the Rivermen. He will be the sixth native of Denmark to play in the NHL.

For more Blues coverage, see Thursday's News-Democrat or visit www.bnd.com.

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