Mike Modano - legend of the NHL

Mike Modano is an outstanding player of the NHL and the US team. For his sports career, he spent 21 season. Most of his life this striker spent in one club. In the history of the NHL there is no more effective American than Mike Modano. This player has always been distinguished by his calm, but persistent character.

The beginning of a professional career

Modano started playing at the Minnesota North Stars club. Already at first, the talent of this young striker was visible. He was even a contender for the prize "Calder Trophy." But the leadership of the league decided to give the trophy to Sergei Makarov. A season later, the Minnesota North Stars team was close to winning the Stanley Cup. But in the final they lost to the star team from Pittsburgh, which included playing Mario Lemieux. In the 1992-1993 season, Mike Modano first received an invitation to play at a match of all NHL stars.

Moving to Texas

In the same year the team moved to Texas and got a new name "Dallas Stars". In each of his season, Modano showed high results. 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. More Mike Modano did not win this trophy. Although the "Dallas Stars" was close to victory in the next year. But in the final in the fight, they still lost to "New Jersey". After Mike announced about leaving the club. Everyone wanted him to stay, but Modano decided to change the club.

The game for the team "Detroit Red Wings"

After leaving Dallas Stars, the player was in high demand. Many clubs wanted to get this team as their hockey team. But he chose the Detroit Red Wings. After this hockey player announced the end of his career. The site "Detroit Red Wings" has information that the legendary striker completes his career because of a wrist injury.

Return to Dallas

By decision of the management of the club "Dallas Stars" Modano completed his career in his native team. A one-day contract was signed with him. The management did this in order to show their respect and love for this attacker. Immediately after signing the contract at a press conference, this great striker officially announced the end of his successful career.

National team appearances

Mike Modano throughout his hockey career showed a high quality game. Therefore it is not surprising that he was regularly called to the US team. In 1991, he played for his country in the Cup of Canada. The team from the USA showed excellent ice hockey at the tournament. But in the finals 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 defeated the Canadian team in the finals. At the World Cup in 2004, the team was defeated in 1/4 finals from 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 Olympics. But the success of the US team could not be achieved. Only in 2002 she reached the finale. But there the US team lost to the Canadian team. In 2010, Modano played the last game. The fans wanted him to stay in the team. The management offered him a new contract. But he decided to change the club.

Life after the completion of a professional career

After the end of his career, Mike Modano engaged in the restaurant business. In addition, the illustrious striker became a co-owner of the Allen American team. In 2013, this former central striker returned to the Dallas club and began working as a counselor to work with VIP sponsors. Perhaps in the near future Mike will join the coaching staff of the club.

Merit of an athlete

Mike Modano is a hockey player who is the recipient of numerous awards from the National Hockey League. He owns a lot of club records. In 2014, a player's jersey was raised under the arches of the rent of "Dallas". And also the form number 9 was removed forever. That is, none of the players of this club will go to the official game under this number. In 2014, this outstanding athlete was elected to the hall of hockey glory. Thus, he entered the hockey history.

The personal life of an athlete

For 5 years, Modano was married to actress Willie Ford. But then their strong alliance broke up. After Mike Modano began dating with the golfer Ellison Macieletti. In 2013, this couple played a wedding. Now the legendary sportsman has 2 children. He deals with their upbringing and takes part in the life of his favorite club. Fans are always happy to see this former player on the rostrum with the children.

Fans of the club "Dallas Stars" will forever remember the game of this outstanding player. For a long time Mike Modano was loyal to his club. He won a lot of trophies with the club from Dallas. The fans called this player "The Wizard". It's always hard when such outstanding players finish their careers. Fans from the city of Dallas would have given a lot to see the game of this central striker again.