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| ANAHEIM, Calif. Tevin Coleman Super Bowl Jersey . - Teemu Selanne took one last tour of the Anaheim rink after the final horn, waving his stick at cheering fans while players from both teams banged their sticks on the ice. Despite the melancholy look on his face, the Finnish Flash said he has no regrets about returning to the Anaheim Ducks for one last season, even after they fell well short of another Stanley Cup title. Selannes 21-season NHL career likely ended Thursday night with a 6-2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings in Game 7 of their second-round series. The 43-year-old forward has maintained hell retire this summer, keeping to his plan even after starring in his sixth Olympics and playing a significant role during the best regular season in franchise history in Anaheim, his home for parts of 15 seasons. "Ive been flirting with this decision for a long time, but the passion and the fun always brought me back," said Selanne, who didnt score in the finale. "I still love this game, and I still know I can play, but it is better this way than having different situations, and thats why I think it is the right time." The crowd chanted "Lets Go Teemu" in the final minutes, with even Kings fans joining in. After the final horn, Selanne accepted congratulations and eventually made it to the dressing room, where his famed composure slipped. "I tried, but when I came in here, I couldnt hold myself anymore," Selanne said. "I didnt know what to do out there." Selanne kept returning to the Ducks for seven straight years after he first contemplated retirement following their only Stanley Cup championship in 2007, each time hoping the Ducks would make another title run. He kept moving up the NHLs career scoring chart, currently sitting 15th with 1,457 points and 11th with 684 goals. Selannes ice time with the Ducks dwindled this year while coach Bruce Boudreau worked younger players into key roles. He still played a dependable role in Anaheim, bottling his frustration for one more run at a Cup. "The 2007 Stanley Cup has to be the biggest crown for my career," Selanne said. "To be honest, the most proud I am is I have been able to play so many years and at this age. You all know when you get older, its not going to get any easier. But to be able to compete against these young guys and still enjoy this and play well, that has been the greatest thing in my career. Im really thankful for that." Selanne has a full life in Southern California waiting for him after retirement. He opened a successful steak house in Laguna Beach last year, and his four children are comfortable in their year-round home in Coto De Caza, an Orange County community on Selannes beloved golf course. Yet in classic Selanne fashion, he didnt slam the door completely shut on the possibility he could play elsewhere next season. Speculation has been rampant in Finland and Russia about the possibility of luring Selanne to Jokerit, the Helsinki-based club thats joining the Kontinental Hockey League in the fall. "I dont know, and I dont think so," Selanne said a potential move to Jokerit. "I know there is a lot of interest for that, but I always said I was going to retire here. To be honest, I really dont have to play anywhere anymore. I could if I want, but right now I dont want to." Selanne began his pro career with three years in Jokerits junior development program, and he played three seasons with the big-league club before joining the Winnipeg Jets for his record-setting NHL rookie year in 1992-93. The game also might have been a finale for Saku Koivu, Selannes fellow Finn and longtime friend. The 39-year-old Koivu was the Montreal Canadiens captain before moving to Anaheim five years ago. "I really dont have an answer for you," Koivu said. "Usually after the season, the last three or four years, Ive been signing one-year contracts. And Im going to go the same road, just to get away from the game for a couple of weeks and really take a good careful look at what happened, how the season went, and if there is enough left to come back and push for another year." Terrell Owens Super Bowl Jersey .35 million, avoiding arbitration. Davis led the majors last season with 53 home runs and 138 RBIs, both career highs. He earned $3. Colin Kaepernick Super Bowl Jersey . It has been eleven years, eight months, and 261 days since I played my last CFL game. https://www.49ersrookiestore.com/49ers-Ronnie-Lott-Jersey/ . Louis, MO (SportsNetwork.Harry Kane leads the way in the Sky Sports Fantasy Football team of the week after his two goals in Tottenhams 3-0 victory over Bournemouth on Super Sunday. The Spurs striker is joined by Graziano Pelle and Sadio Mane after their late antics in Southamptons dramatic 3-2 win over Liverpool, while a couple of Norwichs top performers star after their much-needed victory at West Brom. Sky Sports Fantasy Football Not got a team yet? Theres still plenty of weekly and monthly prizes to be won this season. Heres this weeks top scoring Sky Sports Fantasy Football line-up... Sky Sports Fantasy Football Team of the Week - Gameweek 33 John Ruddy (£4.5m)The Norwich goalkeeper notched only his third clean sheet from 20 starts, and his sides first on the road this season, at The Hawthorns as the Canaries built on last weeks goalless draw with Manchester City with a 1-0 win.Federico Fernandez (£5.4m)Swansea defender Fernandezs 26-game wait for a first goal of the season is at an end and he made it into the Fantasy Football team of the week as a result. Gylfi Sigurdssons free-kick bounced in off the centre-back to give the Swans a 1-0 victory over Aston Villa, with the clean sheet also helping the mere 1.68 per cent of Sky Sports Fantasy Football managers with the former Napoli player in their sides. Federico Fernandez was on target as Swansea edged out Villa Ashley Williams (£6m)Sky Sports Fantasy Football bosses will be well aware of taking on lowly Villa, and those who did so by selecting Fernandez or Williams particularly reaped the rewards, with the Welshman securing the Sky Sports Man of the Match award to go with his clean sheet. Chris Smalling (£6.9m)The England defender upset more Sky Sports Fantasy Football bosses as he succeeded in the ominous task of keeping Sergio Aguero quiet on Super Sunday, racking up a league-high 14th clean sheet in the process.Cesc Fabregas (£8.7m) Cesc Fabregas late penalty salvaged a point for Chelsea Opta stats revealed that Fabregas double in Chelseas 2-22 draw against West Ham was his first brace in a Premier League game since December 2009. Jalen Hurd Super Bowl Jersey. The Blues midfielder collected 14 points for Sky Sports Fantasy Football managers on Saturday as his, and his clubs, renaissance continued.Manuel Lanzini (£5m)The West Ham winger added to his already impressive montage of stunning strikes with another beauty to open the scoring at Stamford Bridge.Robbie Brady (£5.7m)It was all about Brady at The Hawthorns on Saturday as he scored the only goal of the game for Norwich against West Brom, earning him the Sky Sports Man of the Match award. The Republic of Ireland international has picked up 107 Fantasy Football points so far this season, more than any other member of the Canaries squad. Norwich Citys Robbie Brady celebrates his winner at West Brom Sadio Mane (£7.6m)Manes hopes of making this weeks team looked bleak when he was sat on the bench until half-time at St Marys, with his Southampton team-mates 2-0 down against Liverpool. However, the Senegalese star was introduced after the interval and made all the difference for Ronald Koemans men, hitting two goals, including an 86th-minute winner, to secure a thrilling 3-2 win for the Saints.Alex Iwobi (£4m)The 19-year-old winger has grasped the recent opportunities with two hands. Having impressed in Arsenal Champions League exit in Barcelona, Iwobi marked his first Premier League start by netting his sides second in Saturday 2-0 victory at Everton.Harry Kane (£9.3m) Harry Kane: Two goals in Tottenhams 3-0 victory over Bournemouth Kane was Sky Sports Fantasy Footballs top performer this weekend with 16 points as his two goals helped Tottenham to a 3-0 victory over Bournemouth. The England international scooped the MOTM bonus for his double, moving him to 192 points for the season - second only behind Leicester star Jamie Vardy.Graziano Pelle (£8.1m)Pelle was just one point behind Kane in this weekends top Sky Sports Fantasy Football performers after being named MOTM for his goal in Southamptons victory over Liverpool. The Italian grabbed a double in Saints win at Stoke in his previous appearance, which ended a 19-week goal drought.Who would make your Team of the Week? Leave a comment or tweet us @SkyFootball. 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