Mike Modano, the highest-scoring U.S.-born player in NHL history, is holding a press conference at 2 p.m. ET Friday to officially announce his retirement from the National Hockey League. NHL Network and NHL.com will be on hand for complete coverage, plus celebrate Modano's 21-season career with a special "American Icon" progam debuting Saturday at 6 p.m. ET.
Coverage begins today with a live broadcast of Modano’s retirement press conference at 2 p.m. ET on NHL Network that will be streamed live on NHL.com and Dallasstars.com. Check out NHL.com for a full package of stories and video.
On Saturday at 6 p.m. ET, NHL Network will air a special tribute to the life and career of the NHL's most prolific American-born player titled "Mike Modano: American Icon." It depicts Modano’s emergence as the face of a franchise and chronicles his evolution as a player – from childhood through becoming the first overall draft pick in 1988 by Minnesota to the Stars’ relocation in 1993 through his final game in a Dallas Stars uniform in 2010. Family, friends and former teammates share their thoughts about Modano, his contribution to the game and how he'll be remembered.
NHL Network, NHL.com go live to Dallas for Modano retirement
Friday, 09.23.2011 / 9:33 AM / NHL Network
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