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Teemu Selanne is a Finnish ice hockey player which has an estimated net worth of $35 million.

Teemu Selanne began his passion in playing hockey when he was young, along with his brother. He started playing for the Jokerit's developmental program in 1987, and led the team in winning the Finnish Junior A championship. He represented Finland in several international tournament and Olympics.

He landed a spot as first round pick during the 1988 NHL Entry Draft for the Winnipeg Jets, but eventually played with the team when they defeated Detroid Red Wings on October 6, 1992.

Selanne was traded to Anaheim Ducks on February 6, 1996. During his stint with the team, he was named First All-Star Team and 1997 All-Star Game's most valuable player. He was the first honoree of Maurice "Rocket" Richard trophy in 1998-1999 season. On March 5, 2001, the Ducks traded to San Jose Sharks, in exchange to Jeff Friesen and Steve Shields.

He signed a one-year contract with the Colorado Avalanche during the 2003-04 season. Selanne struggled througout the year with knee problems which requires him to undergo a surgery. In 2005, he returned to Anaheim Ducks with one-year contract with the team. He was the recipient of Bill Masterson Memorial Trophy in 2006.

Selanne led the Ducks in winning the Stanley Cup during the 2006-2007 season. He played with his final regular season game with the team on April 13, 2014.

Teemu Ilmari Selänne was born on July 3, 1970 in Helsinki, Finland. He attended business school for two years and served for one year in the mandatory military service for Finnish Defence Forces. He is married to Sirpa and has four children.

 

Earnings & Financial Data

Date

Category

Description

Amount

2012

Salary

Salary from Anaheim Ducks (2013-2014)

$2,000,000

2012

Contract

Contract with Anaheim Ducks

$2,000,000

2011

Salary

Salary from Anaheim Ducks (2012-2013)

$2,600,000

2011

Contract

Contract with Anaheim Ducks

$4,500,000

2010

Salary

Salary from Anaheim Ducks

$4,000,000

2010

Contract

Contract with Anaheim Ducks

$4,000,000

2009

Salary

Salary from Anaheim Ducks (2010-2011)

$3,200,000

2009

Contract

Contract with Anaheim Ducks

$3,200,000

2008

Salary

Salary from Anaheim Ducks (2009-2010)

$2,000,000

2007

Contract

Contract with Anaheim Ducks

$5,200,000

2007

Salary

Salary from Anaheim Ducks (2008-2009)

$3,200,000

2006

Contract

Contract with Anaheim Ducks

$1,500,000

2006

Salary

Salary from Anaheim Ducks (2007-2008)

$1,500,000

2005

Contract

Contract with Anaheim Ducks

$3,750,000

2005

Salary

Salary from Anaheim Ducks

$3,750,000

2004

Salary

Salary from Anaheim Ducks (2005-06)

$1,000,000

2004

Contract

Contract with Anaheim Ducks

$1,000,000

2002

Contract

Contract with Colorado Avalanche

$5,800,000

2002

Salary

Salary from Colorado Avalanche (2003-2004)

$5,800,000

2001

Contract

Contract with San Jose Sharks

$6,500,000

2001

Salary

Salary from San Jose Sharks

$6,500,000

2000

Salary

Salary from San Jose Sharks (2001-2002)

$9,500,000

1999

Contract

Contract with San Jose Sharks

$17,500,000

1999

Salary

Salary from San Jose Sharks (2000-01)

$8,000,000

1998

Salary

Salary from Anaheim Ducks (1999-2000)

$5,400,000

1997

Salary

Salary from Anaheim Ducks

$4,700,000

1996

Salary

Salary from Anaheim Ducks

$3,400,000

1995

Salary

Salary from Anaheim Ducks (1996-97)

$2,850,000

1994

Salary

Salary from Anaheim Ducks (1995-96)

$2,750,000

1994

Contract

Contract with Anaheim Ducks

$19,200,000

1993

Salary

Salary from Winnipeg Jets (1994-95)

$822,000

1992

Salary

Salary from Winnipeg Jets (1993-94)

$303,000

1991

Salary

Salary from Winnipeg Jets (1992-93)

$1,400,000

1991

Contract

Contract with the Winnipeg Jets

$3,200,000