Jets on a Deadline – Jets 5 Ducks 3 (Dec 17, 2011)

Final Score: Jets 5 Ducks 3

In what will go down as one of the most memorable nights in Winnipeg sporting history, the Jets won, Teemu was celebrated and everyone (except Ducks fans) had a great night.  The 1st period was one beyond description but to best illustrate it was the announcement of the first Anaheim goal.  The crowd booed Corey Perry(goal), cheered Teemu Selanne (1st assist) and then booed Sheldon Brookbank(2nd assist).  This was indicative of the state of the fans the entire game and made for one of the most memorable nights in Manitoba sports history.

Game Recaps:

Winnipeg Free Press:  Selanne gets rockstar treatment but Ducks still lose.

Winnipeg Sun:  Jets spoil Selanne’s return.

Globe and Mail:  Selanne’s return upstages Jets’ win.

CBC:  Selanne returns to cheers in Winnipeg.

NHL:  Jets top Ducks 5-3 in Selanne’s return to Winnipeg.

TSN:  Selanne’s earns standing ovation in return.

Orange County Register:  Selanne cheered, but Ducks frustrated.

ChrisD:  Fans capture Selanne’s heart, while Jets capture victory.

Anaheim Calling:  Selanne’s emotional return to Winnipeg marred by controversial goal.

Post-game audio:

Illegal Curve Postgame Podcast: Host Drew Mindell & analyst Richard Pollock recap all of the nights events, including the welcome back to Teemu Selanne and provide analysis on the hockey game that was played.

Winnipeg Jets: Chris Mason, Zach Bogosian, Andrew Ladd.

Anaheim Ducks: Corey Perry, Bobby Ryan, Ryan Getzlaf and coach Bruce Boudreau.

Teemu Selanne: Post-game press conference. Teemu Selanne spoke for 9 minutes following his team’s 5-3 loss to the Jets. He spoke about what the night meant to him, his reaction to the reception by the fans and all the emotions associated with a return to Winnipeg.

Video Highlights:

NHL.com – 3 Stars:

1st: Zach Bogosian

2nd: Andrew Ladd

3rd: Teemu Selanne