PUCK SOUP
With his appearance in Sunday’s game in Toronto, Mighty Duck right winger Teemu Selanne will have participated in seven consecutive NHL All-Star games since his rookie season in 1992-93. From Finland, he will play for the World All-Stars against teammate Paul Kariya and the North American All-Stars.
Most consecutive All-Star game appearances from the start of a career*:
18 Wayne Gretzky Edomonton/Kings/Rangers, 1980-99
7 Teemu Selanne Winnipeg/Ducks, 1993-00
7 Rick Martin Buffalo, 1972-78
5 Mike Bossy Islanders, 1978-83
5 Mario Lemieux Pittsburgh, 1985-90
5 Dennis Potvin Islanders, 1974-78
*since 1969, when the All-Star game became a battle of conferences; also, there were no All-Star games played in 1979, ’87 or ’95.
Source: Mighty Ducks 1999-2000 media guide
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