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It made it easier

to stand up.

I remember when we moved to Nykki.

Suddenly we had a villa.

We had a large garden.

We had no close neighbors,

which was fun.

We often had a dozen kids

who played and did everything possible -

in our garden.

Sometimes our kids were not even there.

We also made films.

Tidy up that old hag.

- Okay, sure.

The sports park in upper Kivenlahti

The boys came

always here during the winter.

The boys didn't have time for mischief

because they were always here.

Our parents were strict.

Strong-willed children need

strong-willed parents.

Discipline was needed,

especially with twins.

We did get to practice with Panu first.

With three guys you have to be determined.

The boys always

carried their own equipment -

and took care of it.

If they didn't hang

up the equipment to dry -

they had to play in damp gear.

Teemu has probably never

complained about the discipline.

He appreciates it now.

In Nykki we weren't allowed to shower -

If we hadn't run or trained.

We had bedtime at nine

until we were fifteen.

Dad thought that young people need rest.

I also believe -

that rest is important

for development.

We leave in half an hour.

Take a shower, I'll make breakfast.

Paavo's role was

trying to keep up with Teemu -

and ensure that he doesn't do anything stupid.

Teemu didn't like it

because Paavo was more sensible.

He wouldn't do some things Teemu would.

The rules in the rink -

were almost the only rules

he respected.

Paavo always saved and

hid his weekly allowance.

Panu and I wasted ours

and looked for Paavo's stash.

If we found his money,

we splurged it, too.

But when we got caught -

Paavo got our allowances

next week.

Change the vests. You must wear your own.

- Okay.

Panus buddies started drinking.

Then they started using drugs -

and hard drugs.

In the end, they got involved in crime.

My name is Panu Selanne,

Teemus and Paavo's big brother.

I am four years older.

I have no title at the moment.

Panu has been our

family's black sheep.

I was a good bad example.

Selanne streaking down the right side -

and Selanne scores!

I had never seen another player

with such passion to score.

It was our last game

of the season.

I had scored 1 goal more

than Alexander Mogilnyj -

before the last games.

We competed

for the NHL goal scoring title.

Buffalo's game at the East Coast

was over before ours began.

He scored twice.

He had 76 goals against my 75.

I had a chance.

I scored a goal

in the second period.

We had a 5-on-3 powerplay

at the end of the game.

The guys tried their best

to help me score -

but I couldn't.

Later Mogilnyj

and I became friends -

so it was fun to share the honor.

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