plopster 136 Report post Posted April 9, 2010 Anybody watching Modano's last game in Dallas? He is in on both goals in the game including tying the game with a minute and a half to go and now in the shootout scores a wicked wrister. Credit where credit is due. An American classic there. I hope he comes back for one more so he can at least finish his last season in the postseason. They gave him a three minute ovation with 5 minutes to go in the period and the Stars win it. Will go down in history if it is his last game. 2 TheDetroitRedWings and teebo reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtomicPunk 296 Report post Posted April 9, 2010 Yeah, that was hard to watch him shedding tears on the bench. I think he knew it was time, just hard for a man to accept. Always liked #9. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lidstromboli Report post Posted April 9, 2010 A real American hero Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted April 9, 2010 Yeah, that was hard to watch him shedding tears on the bench. I think he knew it was time, just hard for a man to accept. Always liked #9. A True Pioneer of the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lidstromboli Report post Posted April 9, 2010 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQDDi5xI2sY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted April 9, 2010 I have nothing but respect for Modano. He's always played with class and skill. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted April 9, 2010 I have nothing but respect for Modano. He's always played with class and skill. Indeed.His retirement press conference is going to be extremly emotional.What a guy. 1 Drake_Marcus reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travis 576 Report post Posted April 9, 2010 Indeed.His retirement press conference is going to be extremly emotional.What a guy. So many hockey fans (myself included) automatically associate the Stars organization with Modano. It would suit them well to retire his number as soon as they possibly can. Great show of respect to let the fans do their thing, too. 1 Drake_Marcus reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cupforwings 138 Report post Posted April 9, 2010 (edited) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQDDi5xI2sY wow, that was awesome... He is an amazing hockey player and helped the game in America a lot... Great career Mike!! Wow, and he scored the shootout winner... thats crazy Edited April 9, 2010 by cupforwings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted April 9, 2010 So many hockey fans (myself included) automatically associate the Stars organization with Modano. It would suit them well to retire his number as soon as they possibly can. Great show of respect to let the fans do their thing, too. He is just such a class act.It's gonna be sad to see him hang em up tho. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,914 Report post Posted April 9, 2010 I'm sorry, where was he born and raised again? Thats right, yet another superstar that has roots in Michigan. We ARE Hockeytown... 1 TheDetroitRedWings reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zombi 43 Report post Posted April 9, 2010 You've done Livonia, MI proud! 2 Drake_Marcus and TheDetroitRedWings reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travis 576 Report post Posted April 9, 2010 Has anyone seen a video of his shootout winner? I wasn't able to find one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M0DAN01999 6 Report post Posted April 9, 2010 (edited) I will be sad to see him go, this game choked me up a little bit. My favorite player ever. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prpcjgySn68&feature=player_embedded Edited April 9, 2010 by M0DAN01999 2 TheDetroitRedWings and Drake_Marcus reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ToMaToToWnWinGsFaN_24 Report post Posted April 9, 2010 wow...seeing that just made me tear a little. great career for modano. i just hope he doesnt pull a brett favre and come out of retirement and play for the minnesota wild...wouldnt that be a kick in the pants? im jk...that will never happen.. hats off to you modano. you will be missed! 1 Drake_Marcus reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nev 1,085 Report post Posted April 9, 2010 A sure-fire HOF entry, one of the greatest American players ever, and a classy guy to boot. His public criticism of the Stars a couple of years ago when the had Ott & Avery gooning it up was one of the most honourable and courageous statements I've heard from a hockey player. 2 TheDetroitRedWings and Drake_Marcus reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted April 9, 2010 What a great player. I remember when the big knock on him around the mid-nineties was his lack of defensive play. He started to clean that up around 97 or 98 and he got a lot of credit for it. I also remember when he was in The Mighty Ducks. "Actually I heard you were a farmer." WTF? 1 Drake_Marcus reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropkickshanahans 463 Report post Posted April 9, 2010 I was a little choked up watching him get choked up. I've always liked him, one of my favorite non-wings players throughout the years. I remember as a kid playing NHL games in the mid-90's, I'd always trade Modano to the Wings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duck Guy 86 Report post Posted April 9, 2010 (edited) Has much as I dislike the stars I got huge respect for Modano i hope whatever he does stay or go I wish him the best Edited April 9, 2010 by Duck Guy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted April 9, 2010 Has much as I dislike the stars How come? Steve Ott? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dat's sick 1,002 Report post Posted April 9, 2010 As far as non-Wings players go, he's always been one of my favorites. Great guy, great player, hot wife. It's probably the right time to retire for him but I'll be sad to see him go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
egroen 384 Report post Posted April 9, 2010 Kinda sad seeing all these stars from the 90s hanging them up... I haven't yet retired from watching the games - so I don't know what their problem is. 1 Drake_Marcus reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted April 9, 2010 (edited) My favourite player growing up along with Feds... He's still got hockey left in him... but then again it was a good final home game the other night.... Edited April 9, 2010 by mindfly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDetroitRedWings 286 Report post Posted April 9, 2010 Wow, couldn't help but tear up a little watching those clips. What a great player. What a great career. Clear cut HOFer. No matter what your favorite team is, all hockey fans will miss Mike Modano. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wing Across The Pond 196 Report post Posted April 9, 2010 Newer guy to hockey, so he's always been a favourite of mine. It was a perfect way for him to leave Dallas. I hope the last few games will be similarly productive for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites