Mike Modano is an outstanding player in the NHL and the US team. During his sports career, he spent 21 seasons. This striker spent most of his life in one club. There is no more successful American in the history of the NHL than Mike Modano. This player has always been distinguished by his calm but persistent character.
The beginning of a professional career
Modano began playing at the Minnesota North Stars club . At first, the talent of this young striker was already visible. He was even a contender for the Calder Trophy prize. But the leadership of the league decided to give the trophy to Sergey Makarov. After a season, the Minnesota North Stars team was close to winning the Stanley Cup. But in the final, they lost to the star team from Pittsburgh, in which Mario Lemieux played . In the 1992-1993 season, Mike Modano first received an invitation to play at the NHL All-Star Game.
Relocation to Texas
In the same year, the team moved to Texas and received the new name "Dallas Stars". In each of his season, Modano showed high performance. In the 1998-1999 season, this player was waiting for success. For the first time in his life, this illustrious hockey player won the Stanley Cup. Mike Modano did not win this trophy anymore. Although the “Dallas Stars” was close to victory next year. But in the final in the fight, they still lost to the “New Jersey”. After Mike announced his departure from the club. Everyone wanted him to stay, but Modano firmly decided to change the club.
Play for the Detroit Red Wings Team
After leaving the “Dallas Stars” player was in great demand. Many clubs wanted to get this hockey player as part of their team. But he chose the Detroit Red Wings. After this hockey player announced the end of his career. The Detroit Red Wings website has revealed that the legendary striker is ending his career due to a wrist injury.
Return to Dallas
By decision of the leadership of the Dallas Stars club, Modano ended his career in his native team. A one-day contract was signed with him. Management did this in order to show their respect and love for this striker. Immediately after signing the contract at a press conference, this great striker officially announced the end of his successful career.
Team appearances
Mike Modano has shown a high-quality game throughout his hockey career. Therefore, it is not surprising that he was regularly called up to the US team. In 1991, he played for his country in the Canada Cup. A team from the USA showed great hockey at the tournament. But in the final, this team lost to the team from Canada. In 1996, Modano, together with the international team, was waiting for success. At the World Cup, they beat Canada in the finals. At the 2004 World Cup, the team was defeated in the quarter finals of the Czech national team. In addition to the World Championships, Mike Modano was often invited to participate in the most prestigious international hockey tournament at the Olympic Games. But the success of the US team failed. Only in 2002 did she reach the finals. But there, the US team lost to Canada. In 2010, Modano played the last games. Fans wanted him to stay on the team. Management offered him a new contract. But he decided to change the club.
Life after completing a professional career
After completing a career, Mike Modano went into the restaurant business. In addition, the illustrious striker became a co-owner of the Allen Americans team. In 2013, this former center forward returned to the Dallas club and began working as a VIP Sponsor Advisor. Perhaps in the near future Mike will join the club’s coaching staff.
Athlete Merits
Mike Modano is a hockey player who has won many awards from the National Hockey League. He owns a lot of club records. In 2014, the player's shirt was raised under the Dallas rental vaults. And also the form at number 9 was removed forever. That is, no one from the players of this club will enter the official game under this number. In 2014, this outstanding athlete was elected to the hockey hall of fame. Thus, he went down in hockey history.
Athlete's personal life
For 5 years, Modano was married to actress Wille Ford. But then their strong union broke up. After Mike Modano began dating a golfer, Allison Maciletti. In 2013, this couple played a wedding. Now the legendary athlete has 2 children. He is engaged in their education and participates in the life of his beloved club. Fans are always happy to see this former player on the podium with their children.
Fans of the Dallas Stars club will forever remember the game of this outstanding player. For a long time, Mike Modano was faithful to his club. He won many trophies with the club from Dallas. Fans called this player "Wizard." It is always difficult when such outstanding players finish their careers. Fans from the city of Dallas would give a lot to see the game of this central striker again.