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Hard Work Pays Off for Selanne
Forward Teemu Selanne, who is enjoying a career rebirth this season in his return to the Mighty Ducks, is the team's nomination for the NHL's Masterton Trophy, which is given to the player who best exemplifies sportsmanship, perseverance and dedication to hockey.
The award is named for former Minnesota North Star player Bill Masterton, who died of injuries sustained during a game in 1968. Past winners include Steve Yzerman, Pat LaFontaine, Cam Neely and Mario Lemieux.
One of the league's more popular players, Selanne leads the Ducks with 39 goals and 50 assists after undergoing reconstructive knee surgery during the lockout season. The veteran's play has been a major factor in the Ducks' run to a Western Conference playoff berth.
"You look at his statistics and the number of games he's played," Duck Coach Randy Carlyle said. "The situation specifically about getting his knee redone and rebuilding his body. Committing to the conditioning side of it.
"He's probably worked harder in that year off at that specific point than at any time he's ever worked in his life. That's a statement."
Hampered by a sore left knee, Selanne had his worst season in 2003-04 when he had career lows of 16 goals and 32 points with Colorado. After playing for Finland in the 2004 World Cup, he contemplated retirement before deciding on major surgery.
Left wing Todd Fedoruk said Selanne's infectious attitude makes an impression on the club's younger players.
"He's a great guy," Fedoruk said. "Always positive, upbeat. You kind of want to be a guy like that and be part of what he does."
The winner is selected in a poll of all chapters of the Professional Hockey Writers Assn. at the end of the regular season.