Gotta See It: The biggest phone call of Selanne’s career

When you get a call from The Hall, you pick up every time.

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Published 6 years ago
Gotta See It: The biggest phone call of Selanne’s career
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When the 2017 Hockey Hall of Fame class was announced yesterday, there was little surprise at Teemu Selanne’s inclusion. The Finnish Flash had an outstanding career highlight by 684 goals and 1457 points in 1451 games. He’s a Calder  MemorialTrophy winner, a Rocket Richard Trophy winner and, of course, a Stanley Cup champion. His selection for the Hockey Hall of Fame was a no-brainer.

But, that didn’t make the moment any less sweet. In fact, the Anaheim Ducks managed to capture the moment on video and have shared it across social media. Check it out:


How awesome is that? While there’s little doubt that Selanne knows the news that’s coming his way, he still can’t help but become overwhelmed with emotion. It’s a great moment from a great player who provided so many great moments during his NHL career. Here’s to you, Teemu!