Teemu Selänne, a renowned Finnish hockey legend, expressed his congratulations to the Finnish men's ice hockey team after they secured the bronze medal at the Olympics. In the match held on Saturday, Finland triumphed over Slovakia with a decisive score of 6-1. Selänne took to social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) immediately after the game to share his excitement and pride in the team's accomplishment.

Selänne, who himself is a four-time Olympic medalist, lauded the team's efforts, emphasizing that winning a bronze medal is a significant achievement. In his message, he stated, "Team Finland, super congratulations. A bronze medal from these battles is an incredible achievement," further expressing his pride in the young players on the team by saying, "I'm proud of you, boys."

Having won a silver medal in the Torino 2006 games and bronze medals in 1998, 2010, and 2014, Selänne’s accolades reinforce his status as a legendary figure in Finnish ice hockey. His words are not just a personal accolade but also serve to inspire a new generation of players in Finland, as they aspire to achieve similar glory in future international competitions.