Teemu Selanne's son salvages hockey career after having deal terminated

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Josh Tupper
August 4, 2024 (8:50 PM)

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Teemu Selanne's Son Leevi Joins Ockelbo HC for 2024-25 Season

Leevi Selanne, the son of hockey legend Teemu Selanne, has signed with Ockelbo HC for the 2024-25 season in Sweden's HockeyTvaan. This move marks his debut in Swedish professional hockey.

After parting ways with Hokki Kajaanin last month, Leevi Selanne has found a new home for the 2024-25 season, joining Ockelbo HC in Sweden's fourth tier of professional hockey, HockeyTvaan. Ockelbo HC confirmed the signing on Facebook, announcing their excitement to bring Selanne aboard.

Note: the quotes in this story were translated from Swedish.

"Leevi Selanne ready for Ockelbo HC 2024-25.

Does the name sound familiar? Well, you guessed it right. Leevi Selanne is the son of one of Europe's best players of all time, Teemu Selanne.

Selanne connects closest from Hokki in the second-highest professional series in Finland, Mestis. Before that, Selanne has played college and junior hockey in North America."

This opportunity represents a fresh start for the 24-year-old forward, who had his contract terminated by Hokki Kajaanin in Finland's Mestis league, where he was left as an unrestricted free agent. The announcement follows a challenging stint in Finland, where Selanne registered four points (two goals and two assists) in 23 games last season and failed to score in three postseason appearances.

The Ockelbo HC head coach, Sam Bjorklund, expressed his optimism about Leevi's addition to the team, praising Selanne's skills and work ethic.

"In Selanne, the team gets a hard-working skater who is good in the transition game and on small details in the game at the sergeant and the opponent goal." Ockelbo HC head coach Sam Bjorklund said.

Despite the uncertainty that followed his exit from Hokki Kajaanin, Selanne's move to Sweden offers him a chance to prove himself on a new stage. Known for his speed and attention to detail, Selanne's transition to Swedish hockey could be the breakthrough he needs to revive his professional career.

Leevi Selanne is no stranger to playing in different leagues, having experience in college and junior hockey across North America before returning to Europe. This diverse background may prove advantageous as he adapts to the style of play in Sweden.

Ockelbo HC and its fans eagerly anticipate Leevi's impact on the ice, hoping that his skills and dedication will contribute to the team's success this upcoming season. The young Selanne carries with him not just the weight of his father's legacy, but also his own aspirations to carve out a notable career in the sport.

For those interested in more updates on Leevi Selanne's journey and Ockelbo HC, follow the team on their official Facebook page:

With his debut season in Sweden just around the corner, all eyes will be on Leevi Selanne as he embarks on this new chapter, determined to make a significant mark in HockeyTvaan.

Source: Ovkelbo
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