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Teemu Selanne
Teemu Selanne

Teemu Selanne

My Life
By Ari Mennander, By Teemu Selanne

SPORTS & RECREATION

320 Pages, 6 x 9

Formats: Cloth, PDF, EPUB, Mobipocket

Cloth, $28.00 (US $28.00) (CA $38.00)

ISBN 9781629377575

Rights: WOR X CA

Triumph Books (Nov 2019)

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Overview

A record-setting Finnish bestseller, now available for the first time in English
Teemu Selanne is unquestionably hockey royalty, having won countless accolades—including a Stanley Cup championship and four Olympic medals—during his storied NHL career. This deep dive into the life of a unique superstar, top athlete, and family man shows that such success and longevity have not come without complex hurdles. How did a youngster from Helsinki mature into a world-class player, one of the best of all time? What kind of personal obstacles has Selanne encountered, and how did he manage the immense pressure of representing his country and striving for his sport's top prizes? Featuring never-before-told stories from Selanne's years with the with the Winnipeg Jets, Anaheim Ducks, San Jose Sharks, and Colorado Avalanche, as well as rare color photos from his personal collection, this authorized biography is an essential read for all hockey fans.

Author Biography

Ari Mennander
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Teemu Selanne played for the Winnipeg Jets, Anaheim Ducks, San Jose Sharks, and Colorado Avalanche during his 21-year NHL career. He was a recipient of the Calder Memorial Trophy, the Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy, and the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, and he won the Stanley Cup in 2007 with the Ducks. Selanne also earned four Olympic medals with the Finnish national team and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2017. Ari Mennander is an award-winning Finnish writer, editor, and producer. He has authored several sports-related works, including Jari Kurri – 17.

Book Signings

Past Events

Nov
07
Teemu Selanne's "My Life" ›
Irvine , CA
7:00pm
Join author and NFL player Teemu Selanne as he features his new book, "Teemu Selanne: My Life." Teemu will be speaking to the audience followed by a Q&A and book signing.

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Teemu Selanne: My Life

By Teemu Selanne with Ari Mennander

 

Contact: Bill Ames, Triumph Books, 312.676.4256, b.ames@triumphbooks.com

 

Hailing from Espoo, Finland, Teemu Selanne went a long way to become a hockey star. Early on, he dutifully practiced hockey, dedicating his time and life to the sport under the guidance of his father. Today, he is internationally renowned as the highest scoring Finn in NHL history, as well as being a Stanley Cup champion and six-time Olympian. Throughout his 26-year career, Selanne elevated the game and moved hockey forward, but his greatest pride may be the life he built with his loved ones.

 

In Teemu Selanne: My Life (Triumph Books, November 5, 2019), NHL Hall of Famer Teemu Selanne and award-winning author Ari Mennander present Selanne’s personal journey becoming one of the best ice hockey wingers in the game. This memoir shows the driven, fun-loving side of Selanne that fans know well, while also revealing a close-up look of his career milestones and personal triumphs. Highlights include:

 

  • Details from Selanne’s early hockey career in Finland when he had to balance playing time on the ice and compulsory army service.
  • A closer look at Selanne’s high-scoring rookie season with the Winnipeg Jets
  • A behind the scenes view on the pivotal seasons with the Anaheim Mighty Ducks and the San Jose Sharks, during which Selanne made his mark on the ice as an All-Star team member and top scorer in the league
  • Reflections on Selanne’s return to the top of the NHL after knee surgery at 35-years old
  • Rare anecdotes on Selanne’s personal life as a family man, businessman and retiree

 

A fresh perspective on the life of a legend, Teemu Selanne: My Life is a delightful, intimate memoir that will thrill long-time fans of the “Finnish Flash.”

 

About the Authors:

Teemu Selanne played for the Winnipeg Jets, Anaheim Ducks, San Jose Sharks, and Colorado Avalanche during his twenty-one-year NHL career. He was a recipient of the Calder Memorial Trophy, the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy, and the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, and he won the Stanley Cup in 2007 with the Ducks. Selanne also earned four Olympic medals with the Finnish national team and was inducted into the IIHF Hall of Fame in 2017. 

 

Ari Mennander is an award-winning Finnish writer, editor, and producer. He has authored several sports-related works, including Jari Kurri – 17.

 

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