A single jersey now hangs from the rafters at the Honda Center.
The Anaheim Ducks retired Teemu Selanne’s No. 8 on Sunday in a lengthy and emotional ceremony prior to their game against the Winnipeg Jets. The team gave the Finnish Flash an 11-minute video tribute, featuring cameos from former teammates and coaches.
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After the video, the Ducks invited the winger and his family onto the ice to watch them raise his jersey.
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Selanne entered the league with the Jets in 1992. Winnipeg traded him to the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim during the 1995-96 season, where he spent most of his career. The Ducks traded him in 2001, but he returned in 2005 for the final nine seasons of his 21-year career.
Selanne’s career ended last season after 1,451 games, 684 goals and 1,457 points. He helped the Ducks earn their — and his — lone Stanley Cup during the 2006-07 season.
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