Teemu Selanne's Hockey Hall of Fame Speech 

Gretzky and Kurri. Canadian Finnish. Selanne and Kariya. Canadian and Finnish. Canada and Finland go so well together

His rookie scoring record will never be touched, ever

Teemu is such a class act. I have never heard a bad word spoken of him.

Teemu gave the whole speech without a paper.

Teemu and Paul will forever be loved in Anaheim.

It was only fitting that two living legends would be inducted in the same day as one of the best duos of all time.

When I was a kid, I was a Kariya fan, through and through. I had all his hockey cards. So in the minor league, I wore number 9. When I played street hockey, I WAS Kariya. My best friend at the time chose Selanne, so we could “be on the same team”, against the neighbors. One year, we even got picked on the same minor league team. I proudly wore my number 9. He proudly wore his number 8. I looked up to him. He has a great vision and was an amazing playmaker. 23 years later, that best friend is still my best friend. And I still look up to him. As a friend. As a great person. As an amazing father. In his acceptance speech, Teemu says a few times “like Paul said” and I do that with my best friend too. I will quote him, whether he is there or not. I think it shows how deep the bond is. Paul Kariya and Teemu Selanne were one of the best duos this League has ever had and being inducted together certainly proves that. Selanne will always have my utmost respect, and I will always be a Kariya fan. And I still have all his hockey cards.

Teemu derserved it.

The original bromance

What a class act.

Isn't it ironic that he thanks for having the chance to play in six Olympic games and straight after that thanks Gary Bettman...

I ll always remember the Finnish Flash throwing his glove in the air then shooting it down Its one the best celebration s Not only 76 goals in his rookie season but 56 helpers WOW 132 pts in his rookie season

I was an original Winnipeg Jet fan since the beginning in the WHA. I was so pissed when they traded Teemu that I dumped the Jets and started cheering for Anaheim. The years with the Ducks were amazing. Kariya! Rucchin! The 2007 Stanley Cup was the first and only I experienced as a fan. Teemu was the best. Not only an amazing hockey player, but a real gentleman. Love you Teemu. PS. I have decided to give Winnipeg a second chance with the new team.

That bromance between Kariya and Selanne is just too much to handle.

I know Finnish names aren't easy, but they could have learnt how to say Teemu Selänne properly for this occasion, don't you think?

Respect from Sweden

Selänne is legend

Did more living in a day than most will ever do in their life..what an amazing player and life he has enjoyed, just an absolute joy to witness just how great your life can be

So proud to be from Finland right about now

The first NHL I saw in person was an exhibition game that Kariya and Selanne played. The.two of them skated so fast, they made everyone else look like they were standing still.

The Finnish Flash!!!!

I used to check the NHL points statistics and for so many years two Ducks were there in the top 10 in both scoring and points: Selänne and Kariya. I grew to know these guys played together, progressed together and succeeded together🎉

SISU . . . driving FORCE behind any FINN kid with a Dream. Esp Teemu Selanne, no exception in him, Congrats Teemu.

you are the flying duck !!!! we love you, thank you

Damn. Teemu have a good sense of humor. I've never liked him as a player, I don't know why.. but he is unbelieveble as a person. He desereved this - to be in the HHoF

One of the great🌹🌹🌹

2 words here. Thank you!!! Sweet 😊❤️ God bless you from Marie in Buena Park CA USA you will always be loved by us all and hope to All who play the game of hockey sir 👍😊

What a beauty

Teemu erinomainen pelaaja. Hieno ihminen.

Mr.Selänne is a Finnish icon.

Respect to you Teemu Selänne! with

Met him in 1992 his rookie season they were staying at the Hyatt Regency in Burlingame wow that's when they were playing at the Cow Palace

When I was 12 my most popular players were Teemu and Paul.My team was the Mighty Ducks.Now I still follow NHL but I don't see anybody so great there as those 2 guys were tegether!!!

Its funny many consider Teemu the best Duck of all-time but without Kariya Obviously woulda been a great player but Kariya made him even better, so id say both the best Ducks.

No one will ever score 76 or more as a rookie. In 1992-1993 you could (barely) do that, but he was the one that actually did it out of all. Not even 99 or 66. It takes almost a goal every single game. No ones braking it.

Growing up watching Duos play was amazing. Kariya Selanne sakic Forsberg Lafontaine and mogilny yzerman fedorov

What a legend. Heard he gets after it hard w the partying and ladies back in his playing days

Teemu salami

"Thank you"

Disrespectful watching your got damn cell phone when Teemu thanks you... SMH.. -.- You are our greatest Duck Teemu :) :) Such a star in a little place in California and made hockey forever great in Anaheim. #ThankYouTeemu

Itfeelsgood. To live in Finland :)

I want to thank Teemu for acknowledging Swedish Jets legend Thomas Steen. His son Alex Steen is assistant captain with the Blues of course.

Teemu!!!! damn legend!!!

This is the most I’ve ever heard a Finn talk. He must be half Swedish.

TL;DR Thank you

Theimu Seläni👏

I just love this rallyenglish

Teemu Selänne!! Yes! Och jag är svensk!

The doctor gave Teemu his happy ending. Nice.

Whoop!

All in hockey hall of fame has one in common. They never suffered career ending injury. The miracle you need to enter hall of fame. So many athletes are not so lucky.

Teemu Salami 🤩

Kariya is a lucky guy

Aww, Jari Kurri. What a silent Finnish guy. Nothing wrong with that.

🇫🇮👑👌

He has goal record and point record as rookie

Omg i was 134 000 watcher

Teemu’s olympic bronze from 2014 wasn’t mentioned?

Tiimii salamii score...

Epically, Paul Karia was the last statement. I hope Steve(his brother) doesn't haven't to excert majority of his energy to win a battle or business

Tkachuk-Zhamnov-Selanne AKA "The Olympic Line"

Teemun pitäisi tulla suomen maajoukkueen valmentajaksi ja tuoda kaiken mitä oppi NHLssä jotta saataisiin vielä se Olympia kulta.

Joe Sakic? Burnaby Boy. Thanks

6:05 Tom Hanks got old

76 goals....ovie,sidney,connor,patrik, none of them could reach that goals

11:26 - lol

Ouf, if he stayed in Colorado. :D

He speaks fast, and the kokes go to qiick.sorry im dunk

Who the heck disliked this?

Thank you Jesus Christ since over 19 years when I took you into my life amen. God Bless:D P.s. My career was 10 years in icehockey actually in junior team. John 14:6 please 'n peace. Maranatha!

Nevöfoget!!!

Do not mean to be a dick here, but 20+ years in the US and his English is still so bad :D But anyway, well deserved an honor, he was a great player and a class act.

Teemu shouldn't been selected. So overrated!