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Teemu Ilmari Selänne ( Finnish pronunciation: [ˈteːmu ˈselænːe]; born July 3, 1970) is a Finnish former professional ice hockey winger. He began his professional career in 1989–90 with Jokerit of the SM-liiga and played 21 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Winnipeg Jets, Anaheim Ducks, San Jose Sharks, and Colorado Avalanche.
Selänne is arguably the best Finnish player of all time. He was known as an excellent skater throughout his career, which earned him the nickname Finnish Flash. The prolific sniper became a phenomenon in the NHL already in his rookie season.
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- July 3, 1970
Teemu Ilmari Selänne (born July 3, 1970) is a Finnish former professional ice hockey winger. He played 21 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Winnipeg Jets , Anaheim...
- July 3, 1970
- Avesta, SWE
- 1988 Jets, #10 overall
- Right Wing
Jan 11, 2023 · Some 30 years after Keith Tkachuk saw Teemu Selanne skate for the first time, he still scratches his head in bewilderment at his then-fellow NHL rookie.
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Teemu Ilmari Selänne (s. 3. heinäkuuta 1970 Helsinki) on suomalainen jääkiekkoilija, Stanley Cup-voittaja sekä olympia- ja MM-mitalisti. Hän pelasi mittavan uran Pohjois-Amerikan NHL-liigassa, ja häntä pidetään yhtenä kaikkien aikojen parhaista jääkiekkoilijoista.