Mike Modano

Mike Modano
Hockey Hall of Fame, 2014
Modano with the Dallas Stars in April 2007
Born (1970-06-07) June 7, 1970 (age 54)
Livonia, Michigan, U.S.
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 210 lb (95 kg; 15 st 0 lb)
Position Center
Shot Left
Played for Minnesota North Stars
Dallas Stars
Detroit Red Wings
National team  United States
NHL draft 1st overall, 1988
Minnesota North Stars
Playing career 1989–2011
Website www.mikemodano.com

Michael Thomas Modano Jr. (/moʊˈdɑːnoʊ/; born June 7, 1970) is an American former professional ice hockey player. He played as a center and spent most of his career with the Minnesota North Stars/Dallas Stars franchise. He spent the final season of his career with his hometown Detroit Red Wings.

As the all-time goal-scoring and points leader amongst American-born players in NHL history, Modano is widely regarded as one of the greatest American-born ice hockey players of all time.[1][2][3] He was drafted first overall by the North Stars in 1988, and after the team moved to Texas he helped the Stars win the Stanley Cup in 1999.

Modano is considered one of the most influential figures in popularizing ice hockey in Texas and the southern United States.[4] Modano was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame on November 17, 2014.[5][6] In 2017, he was named one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players.[7] In 2019, he was inducted into the IIHF Hall of Fame.[8]

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  4. ^ Mike Modano Says Goodbye, Grantland
  5. ^ "Hasek, Modano in Hall's Class of 2014". NHL.com. June 23, 2014. Archived from the original on December 10, 2017. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
  6. ^ "Legends of Hockey - Induction Showcase - Mike Modano". www.hhof.com. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  7. ^ Allen, Kevin (January 1, 2017). "Mike Modano: 100 Greatest NHL Players". NHL.com. Retrieved May 15, 2017.
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