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Modano Offically Retires
Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2011 11:02 pm
by Nolan
http://espn.go.com/dallas/nhl/story/_/id/7009357/emotional-mike-modano-retires-nhl-21-seasonsDALLAS -- As Mike Modano took one last look at his written remarks before going on stage for his retirement news conference Friday afternoon at the Ritz-Carlton, he knew he was going to have trouble holding back tears.
Modano sat on stage by himself as Stars play-by-play announcer Ralph Strangis read off a litany of impressive numbers.
Then a video played, including footage from Modano's early years and an interview following his selection by the Minnesota North Stars as the top overall pick in the 1988 draft as a teenager -- an interview that included a lot of "you knows" that made Modano chuckle.
A true legend has left the game. Modano is possibly the best american born player to ever play the game.
Re: Modano Offically Retires
Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2011 11:27 pm
by ajaX82
total class act and a helluva player
Re: Modano Offically Retires
Posted: Sat Sep 24, 2011 3:46 pm
by OldNo7
Best American-born player for sure. And always very classy and was instrumental in the Stars becoming a hit in Dallas, especially in the communities.
Re: Modano Offically Retires
Posted: Tue Sep 27, 2011 6:38 pm
by Mr Swagtastic
OldNo7 wrote:Best American-born player for sure. And always very classy and was instrumental in the Stars becoming a hit in Dallas, especially in the communities.
Yeah I have to agree with that, easily one of the more likable players to play the game played it with class. Great to see him retire with Dallas, I think they should retire his number at some point maybe even we might see Team USA retiring his number at some point
Re: Modano Offically Retires
Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 1:41 am
by WEFFPIM
Hell, he should buy the Stars. Not kidding.
Re: Modano Offically Retires
Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 2:53 am
by Celtics_Champs
Favorite non-bruin of all time.
Re: Modano Offically Retires
Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 4:19 am
by Nolan
WEFFPIM wrote:Hell, he should buy the Stars. Not kidding.
And he probably could...