- Teemu Selänne is a Finnish former professional ice hockey winger.
Teemu Selänne said humorously during an interview that at 50 years old, he can still spend 15 or 16 minutes on the ice during a game.
He maintains that ex-professionals almost all feel that they played better and better in their heyday the older they get.
Here are our favorite quotes from Teemu Selänne:
- “I think we have played like a playoff team for some time. We can still do better. The key thing right now is to look forward, not behind you.” – Teemu Selänne
- “We’ve played with a lot of confidence and that’s been the key so far. Hopefully, we can take more confidence into the playoffs.” – Teemu Selänne
- “When I was a kid, I remember playing hockey outside and whenever you did, you thought about playing for Finland vs. Sweden. That’s just the way it was.” – Teemu Selänne
- “You keep shooting. You hope it goes in, and you smile. ” – Teemu Selänne
- “It would be nice to bring the gold medal back to our country and our fans. We haven’t done it before and it would be something very special for them and us, too.” – Teemu Selänne
