Trivia

Played on the same line as good friend Paul Kariya, while with the Mighty Ducks. The two were often referred to as the 'Frick and Frack' of hockey.

In a move that sent shock waves through the NHL, the Colorado Avalanche signed unrestricted free agents Paul Kariya and Selanne to 1-year deals, Kariya for $1.2 million; Selanne for $5.8 million. (July 3, 2003)

(3 July) In a move that sent shock waves through the NHL, the Colorado Avalanche signed unrestricted free agents Paul Kariya and Selanne to 1- year deals - Kariya for $1.2 million; Selanne for $5.8 million - reuniting the former Anaheim Mighty Ducks. (July 2003)

Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2017.

Holds the NHL record for goals in a single calendar month with 20 (March, 1993).

Is the highest scoring Finn in NHL history, and one of the highest overall; he retired in 2014 11th all-time with 684 goals and 15th with 1,457 points.

Readers of Finnish magazine, Eeva, named him Sexiest Man in Finland.

His mother Liisa Viitanen and father Ilmari Selänne divorced in the late 1980s.

Children: sons Eemil Ilmari (born 23 February 1996 in Winnipeg, Canada), Eetu Nikodemus (born 12 November 1997), Leevi (born May 2000), and daughter Veera Johanna (born 5 December 2007).

Served as the Finnish captain at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City.

Became the 1st European player in NHL history to record a hat trick and be named MVP of an All-Star game on January 18, 1998 in Vancouver.

Has 4 children Veera, Eemil, Eetu and Leevi together with his wife.

Winner of the inaugural Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy, awarded to the top NHL goal scorer.

Won 2 medals from World Championships during his career - one silver in 1999 and one bronze in 2008.

Served as captain of Team Finland in the 2002 Olympics.

Won 4 Olympic medals - one silver in 2006 and 3 bronze in 1998, 2010 and 2014.

Became the 4th player in modern NHL history (joining Brett Hull, Peter Bondra and Maurice Richard) to score at least 25% of his teams goals in one season (during 1996-1997 season he scored 52 of the 205 Anaheim goals

• 25.4%).

Is a former professional ice hockey winger.

Winner of 1992-1993 season Calder Memorial Trophy.

Began his professional career in 1989-1990 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.

Collects antique cars.

Was a first round selection of the Jets, tenth overall, at the 1988 NHL Entry Draft, but initially remained in Finland.

Former kindergarten teacher.

Has a twin brother, Paavo and another brother, Panu.

Acquired by the San Jose Sharks from the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim in exchange for Jeff Friesen, Steve Shields and future considerations on March 5, 2001.

Acquired by the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim with Marc Chouinard and a 4th round selection in the 1996 NHL Entry Draft (later traded to Toronto - later traded to Montreal, Montreal selected Kim Staal) from Winnipeg for Chad Kilger, Oleg Tverdovsky and a 3rd round choice (Per-Anton Lundstrom) in 1996 on February 7, 1996.

His Finnish Flash ry is a charity organisation funding physically challenged athletes.

Selected by the Winnipeg Jets in the 1988 NHL Entry Draft (1st round, 10th overall).

Has a twin brother, Paavo.

Name pronounced: tay-MOO say-la-NEE

Wrote a song, "Professional Hockey Player," which is included in an album recorded by a Helsinki band that includes members of the cult rock group Leningrad Cowboys. It is due out on 26 April 2003 to coincide with the start of the World Ice Hockey Championships in Finland.

Named to the 2004 World Cup roster for Team Finland.

(June 6) The Anaheim Ducks win their first Stanley Cup, Selänne's first-ever career championship. As of 9 October, he has yet to announce if he will retire or play another season. (2007)

(January 28) Signed a 1-year contract with the Anaheim Ducks. (2008)

(August 22) Signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim. (2005)

Continues his ice hockey career at NHL team Anaheim Ducks. (October 2006)