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ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Teemu Selanne says hes far from finished with hockey, and the Anaheim Ducks are grateful hes still not feeling his age. The 42-year-old Selanne agreed Thursday to a one-year, $4.5 million deal with the Ducks to return for the 20th NHL season of his remarkable career. Selanne could end up being the NHLs oldest active player next season, yet he shows no signs of slowing after leading the Ducks in scoring last season. Only Gordie Howe ever scored more points as a 41-year-old than Selannes 66 last season, and Selanne sees no reason he shouldnt keep going. "Sometimes, age is just a number," Selanne said in a phone interview while on vacation in Italy. "Age is a funny thing. A lot of times, I dont really feel 42. Its just a number. It all depends on how you feel." The Finnish Flashs real numbers are much more impressive: Selanne is the 19th-leading scorer in NHL history with 1,406 points in two decades spent mostly in Anaheim, his home for parts of 13 seasons. The right wing is 12th in league history with 663 goals, and could crack the top 10 with another strong season. "I just enjoy the game so much," Selanne said. "I still feel I have something to give." Selanne has been with the Ducks for the past seven years, winning the Stanley Cup in 2007. Although he has contemplated retirement every off-season since raising the Cup, his latest return to the Ducks has been widely expected after he played all 82 games -- the oldest player in NHL history to do that -- without injuries. "It was a little bit easier than last year," said Selanne, who needed off-season knee surgery a year ago. "Last year, I had my knee and wasnt sure if I was able to play again. I just enjoy the game so much." Hes in the middle of a long summer break after Anaheim missed the playoffs, but the Ducks surged in the second half of the year under new coach Bruce Boudreau. Selanne was impressed by Boudreaus energy and management technique, and he believes the Ducks are ready for a rebound after winning just one post-season round in the past five seasons since their championship. "Our team, we want to win again, so that was a part of my decision, too," Selanne said. "I truly believe we have all the pieces. We obviously have some unfinished business from last year, and I cant wait to start the season again." Selanne could be the NHLs senior player this winter if goalie Dwayne Roloson -- nine months older than Selanne -- remains unsigned, although 47-year-old Czech goalie Dominik Hasek is entertaining the prospect of an NHL comeback. Yet Selannes production, enthusiasm and fitness have remained incredibly steady as he advances into his 40s. He has scored at least 25 goals in six of his last seven seasons with Anaheim, and Selanne was the NHLs eighth-leading scorer in 2010-11 with 80 points. The Ducks gave him a raise from last seasons $4 million deal, although its not about money at this point for Selanne. He has a comfortable life in Orange County with his wife and four children, who have always encouraged him to keep playing. "I think were all enjoying this moment right now, and my boys are happy," Selanne said. "My family has been so supportive. Its another season, and theyre so excited about it." Selannes teammates also were thrilled to hear the news, with left wing Bobby Ryan tweeting: "That ageless wonder number 8 still doing it for one more year! What a beauty to be around. Hes not bad either!" Devante Smith-Pelly, Selannes 20-year-old teammate, was even more succinct: "One more year! One more year!" Wholesale Jerseys China. Dullahan blazed four furlongs in 45.97 seconds Sunday morning at Belmont Park. A fast workout usually indicates a horse is in top shape. 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Maxenauer, 23, played in nine games with the St. Johns IceCaps last season where he recorded one assist. He also suited up for 10 Calder Cup Playoff games with the IceCaps where he scored one goal. He began the season with the Syracuse Crunch where he played 13 gammes for six points (4G, 2A) and two penalty minutes.dddddddddddd The Laval, PQ native also played in 29 games last season with the Anaheim Ducks where he recorded four points and 18 penalty minutes. He has played in 101 career AHL games between Syracuse and St. Johns where he has recorded 39 points and 69 penalty minutes. He was originally drafted by the Anaheim Ducks in the third round, 63rd overall, in the 2007 NHL Draft. ' ' '