|
|||||||
Anaheim Re-Signs Teemu Selanne
Thursday, Jul. 12th, 2012
ANAHEIM, Calif. – The Anaheim Ducks announced today that the National Hockey League (NHL) club has signed right wing Teemu Selanne to a one-year contract through the 2012-13 NHL season. Per club policy, no financial terms of the deal were disclosed.
“While I’m still amazed by his speed and skill level, it’s Teemu’s love for the game and his teammates that make him so special,” said Executive Vice President/General Manager Bob Murray. “Anaheim is where he belongs.”
Selanne, 42 (7/3/70), scored 26-40=66 points with 50 penalty minutes (PIM) in 82 games with the Ducks last season. By not missing a game in 2011-12, Selanne became the oldest played in NHL history (41 years, 279 days at end of season) to appear in all 82 games in a single season. He led Anaheim in scoring and power play points (28), ranked second in power play goals (12), assists, and shots (210), and tied for second in game-winning goals (4). Among league leaders, Selanne finished tied for eighth in power play goals and tied for seventh in power play points. His 26 goals and 66 points made him the second-oldest player in NHL history to reach those marks in a single season (Gordie Howe at age 41, 71 points in 1968-69).
“I still feel I can play at a high level,” said Selanne. “As I always say, this is my happy place and I can’t wait to get back on the ice in front of our great fans.”
A native of Helsinki, Finland, Selanne has appeared in 1,341 career NHL games, collecting 663-743=1406 points with a +97 rating and 620 PIM. He concluded the 2011-12 season ranked 12th in all-time goals, fourth in all-time power play goals (248), sixth in all-time game-winning goals (106), 19th in all-time scoring and 42nd in all-time assists. On Mar. 14, 2012 vs. Detroit, Selanne earned his 1,400th career point to become the third European-born player to reach the milestone, joining Jaromir Jagr and Stan Mikita.
Originally acquired from Winnipeg on Feb. 7, 1996, Selanne has scored 436-501=937 points with a +122 rating and 431 PIM in 856 career games in an Anaheim uniform. After stints with San Jose (2001-03) and Colorado (2003-04), Selanne signed a one-year contract with Anaheim on Aug. 22, 2005 and has remained with the club ever since. The 6-0, 200-pound winger is the franchise’s all-time leader in scoring, goals, assists, plus/minus, power play goals (175) and game-winning goals (73). Selanne won his first Stanley Cup with Anaheim in 2007 in his 15th NHL season. In 111 career Stanley Cup Playoff games, Selanne has collected 41-38=79 points with 52 PIM. He currently leads the Ducks in career playoff goals (32), points (60), power play goals (13), game winning goals (7) and appearances (77).
“While I’m still amazed by his speed and skill level, it’s Teemu’s love for the game and his teammates that make him so special,” said Executive Vice President/General Manager Bob Murray. “Anaheim is where he belongs.”
Selanne, 42 (7/3/70), scored 26-40=66 points with 50 penalty minutes (PIM) in 82 games with the Ducks last season. By not missing a game in 2011-12, Selanne became the oldest played in NHL history (41 years, 279 days at end of season) to appear in all 82 games in a single season. He led Anaheim in scoring and power play points (28), ranked second in power play goals (12), assists, and shots (210), and tied for second in game-winning goals (4). Among league leaders, Selanne finished tied for eighth in power play goals and tied for seventh in power play points. His 26 goals and 66 points made him the second-oldest player in NHL history to reach those marks in a single season (Gordie Howe at age 41, 71 points in 1968-69).
“I still feel I can play at a high level,” said Selanne. “As I always say, this is my happy place and I can’t wait to get back on the ice in front of our great fans.”
A native of Helsinki, Finland, Selanne has appeared in 1,341 career NHL games, collecting 663-743=1406 points with a +97 rating and 620 PIM. He concluded the 2011-12 season ranked 12th in all-time goals, fourth in all-time power play goals (248), sixth in all-time game-winning goals (106), 19th in all-time scoring and 42nd in all-time assists. On Mar. 14, 2012 vs. Detroit, Selanne earned his 1,400th career point to become the third European-born player to reach the milestone, joining Jaromir Jagr and Stan Mikita.
Originally acquired from Winnipeg on Feb. 7, 1996, Selanne has scored 436-501=937 points with a +122 rating and 431 PIM in 856 career games in an Anaheim uniform. After stints with San Jose (2001-03) and Colorado (2003-04), Selanne signed a one-year contract with Anaheim on Aug. 22, 2005 and has remained with the club ever since. The 6-0, 200-pound winger is the franchise’s all-time leader in scoring, goals, assists, plus/minus, power play goals (175) and game-winning goals (73). Selanne won his first Stanley Cup with Anaheim in 2007 in his 15th NHL season. In 111 career Stanley Cup Playoff games, Selanne has collected 41-38=79 points with 52 PIM. He currently leads the Ducks in career playoff goals (32), points (60), power play goals (13), game winning goals (7) and appearances (77).
All times are GMT -4. The time now is 10:06 AM.
FAQ | RSS feeds | Twitter | Facebook | Link to us | Privacy policy | Contact
Any information taken from this site and used on another website or other media must credit hockeyfights.com.
© 2013 hockeyfights.com. All rights reserved.
site by SingerNet
Any information taken from this site and used on another website or other media must credit hockeyfights.com.
© 2013 hockeyfights.com. All rights reserved.
site by SingerNet
