Remembering Winnipeg’s favourite Finn
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Hey there, time traveller!
This article was published 01/04/2014 (4206 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
Teemu Selanne broke into the NHL with the Winnipeg Jets in 1992-93 and forever captured the hearts of fans with 76 goals as a rookie. Selanne has announced his intentions to retire at season’s end making Monday’s game his last against the Jets.
Here are some Twitter memories of the Finnish Flash:
@Robb_Wpg
Being in the crowd when Teemu got the rookie record! Was #electric and for only $26 #gojetsgo
@justDarylD
The gasps & clacking sounds of the blue & red wood seats when people stood every time Teemu got the puck on a breakaway pass.
@broncoraiderh8r
Teemu’s rookie season, maybe November. Mom comes outta Pharma plus back to car and tells me “I think that new Jet is back in the pharmacy signing autographs.” I go in all the way to the back and alone, there he is. I see him and he smiles big, asks me how I am in a broken accent and signs his autograph. Was a really special moment 4 me
@jordanfarber
Knocking on his door on Campbell St. and inviting him to come play pick up with us at William Osler rink. He always said yes.
@colinstoesz
saw him at the Gap waiting for his gf in the change. Bored like anyone. Says “Hello fellows” shook my hand like were best buds.
@zurkanator
Teemu’s rookie season when he obliterated Mike Bossy’s rookie scoring record; we might not see a rookie score 50 let alone 76!
@Muirwolf
my uncle passed away ten years ago, left me with a signed rookie picture of Teemu. Favourite thing that I own #dontretireTeemu
@thesawch
I took my daughter to Jets practice, sitting at ice level Teemu skated over and winked at my daughter age 2. She remembers it
@_danielrochon
gotta be the glove toss celebration. Must have done it a half dozen times as a kid in minor hockey. Teemu is a god in this city
@kkopansky
after final night of old arena he needed a lift from restaurant to hotel. We had a full truck so he insisted on sitting in the back bed in his suit and waved to everyone down Portage. He loves Winnipeg and his fans. Class act.
