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Selanne Makes Return To Ducks

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: January 29, 2008

ANAHEIM, Calif. - Teemu Selanne returned to the Stanley Cup champion Anaheim Ducks on Monday after missing the first half of the season while contemplating retirement.

The unrestricted free agent signed a one-year deal and then practiced with the team before it departs today for an eight-game, 15-day road trip.

"It was a pretty hard practice. I almost forgot how tough it is," Selanne said afterward. "I really feel this is a good time to come back and go on the road with my teammates. The trip gives a little more privacy and the ability to get together with new teammates and get back into action."

The 37-year-old Selanne nearly didn't come back, but then he began attending games and being around the team made him want to be part of the action.

"If Brian Burke had told me he needed a deadline in training camp or November, I wouldn't be here today," he said.

Selanne said he didn't want to make a decision until his wife gave birth, which happened seven weeks ago.

"I was very happy to be home and spend the time with my boys and the newborn," he said. "After that, I thought I would start skating and see how I feel. Every day I started feeling better and better."

The Associated Press

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