Teemu Selänne, known as "The Finnish Flash," is a legendary NHL scorer famous for his rookie record of 76 goals and a Stanley Cup triumph with the Anaheim Ducks. His career and spirit have inspired hockey fans globally.
Teemu Selänne
Teemu Ilmari Selänne, born July 3, 1970, in Finland, is one of the greatest ice hockey players in NHL history.
Nicknamed “The Finnish Flash,” Selänne set the NHL rookie record by scoring 76 goals and 132 points in the 1992-93 season, a record still unbroken.
Teemu Selänne played 21 seasons in the NHL with teams including the Winnipeg Jets, Anaheim Ducks, San Jose Sharks, and Colorado Avalanche.
He is the highest-scoring Finnish player in NHL history, ranking 11th all-time with 684 goals and 15th with 1,457 points as of 2013.
Known for his speed and scoring ability, Selänne scored 50 or more goals in a season three times and topped 100 points four times.
He won the Calder Memorial Trophy in 1992-93 as the league’s top rookie.
Teemu Selänne won the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy as the NHL’s leading goal scorer in the 1998-99 season.
He played in 10 NHL All-Star Games and earned multiple All-Star team selections.
In 2007, Selänne helped the Anaheim Ducks win their first Stanley Cup, his only championship win.
The NHL awarded him the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy in 2005-06 for his perseverance and dedication to hockey.
Outside of the NHL, Selänne represented Finland in international competitions, including six Winter Olympics, winning several medals.
Selänne’s jersey number 8 was retired by the Anaheim Ducks in 2015.
The Hockey Hall of Fame elected him in 2017, making him the second Finn inducted after Jari Kurri.
Fans admired Teemu Selänne for his friendly personality, and he won their favor wherever he played Teemu Selänne.
Beyond the rink, he has also worked as a hockey executive and ambassador for the sport, helping promote hockey worldwide.
