Mike Modano, who set virtually every offensive team record in his 20 years playing for the Stars franchise, received a warm welcome in his return to Dallas.
Modano Receives Standing Ovation In Return To Dallas, It’s Stars Celebrating At End In 4-1 Victory
This was the home opener for Dallas, for which Modano played his entire 20- year career and holds every one of the club’s major offensive records. Modano, who will be in the Hall of Fame when he retires and is considered one of the best American-born players to ever skate in the NHL, was the face of the Minnesota/Dallas franchise for two decades and a driving force behind hockey’s enormous growth in the Sun Belt region of the United States.
Fans gave a standing ovation to Modano, who signed as a free agent over the summer with the Red Wings, about five minutes into the game during a stoppage of play.
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