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He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2017.
15 Interesting Facts About Teemu Selänne
Teemu Selänne, known as 'the Finnish Flash', is a Hockey Hall of Famer who set NHL rookie scoring records, won a Stanley Cup, and retired as the highest-scoring Finn in NHL history.
Position
Right wing
Jersey
#8
Status
Retired
Teams
6
Facts
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He won the Stanley Cup with the Anaheim Ducks in 2007.
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He holds the NHL record for most goals by a rookie with 76.
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He won the inaugural Maurice 'Rocket' Richard Trophy in 1998–99 as the league's leading goal scorer.
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He was named one of the '100 Greatest NHL Players' in history in 2017.
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He played in 10 NHL All-Star Games during his illustrious career.
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He is the all-time leader in scoring at the Olympic men's ice hockey tournament with 43 points.
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He became the first European player to be named the MVP of the NHL All-Star Game in 1998.
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He scored his 500th career goal on November 22, 2006, against the Colorado Avalanche.
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He holds the Anaheim Ducks franchise record for most career goals with 457.
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He worked as a kindergarten teacher for three years during his early professional career with Jokerit.
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He was once fined $50,000 for a rally car crash in Finland, with the amount determined by Finnish laws based on an offender's salary.
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He wore jersey number 13 for his first two seasons with the Winnipeg Jets and again upon his return to Anaheim because his preferred number 8 was already taken.
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He became the second-fastest player in NHL history to score 100 career goals, reaching the milestone in his 130th game.
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He tied with Alexander Mogilny for the league lead in goals (76) during his record-setting rookie season.
About Teemu Selänne
Teemu Selänne, known as 'the Finnish Flash', is the highest-scoring Finn in NHL history, retiring with 684 goals and 1,457 points. He set NHL rookie records for goals and points, won the Calder Memorial Trophy, and captured the Stanley Cup with the Anaheim Ducks in 2007. A Hockey Hall of Famer, he was also named one of the '100 Greatest NHL Players'.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
2007
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Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee
2017
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Calder Memorial Trophy
1993
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Maurice 'Rocket' Richard Trophy
1999
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One of '100 Greatest NHL Players'
2017
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Teemu Selänne.
Player Info
Country: Finland
Position: Right wing
Jersey #: 8
Status: Retired
Age: 55 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 0" (183 cm)
Weight: 198 lbs (90 kg)
Born: Helsinki, Finland
Career Stats
Seasons: 24
Goals: 684
Assists: 773
Points: 1457
Teams: 6
Drafted: 1988
Round: 1st
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted
Teams & Career
Jokerit Winnipeg Jets Anaheim Ducks San Jose Sharks Colorado Avalanche Anaheim Ducks
Teemu Selänne played for 6 different teams during his 24 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Winnipeg Jets in 1988.