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November 25, 2011
Mike Modano Hints at a Return to the Dallas Stars. In the Front Office, Of Course.
Almost two months ago to the day, Mike Modano retired from the National Hockey League as a Dallas Star, after a single ill-fated, injury-shortened season with the Detroit Red Wings. So, then: What now? For the longest time he's made no secret of his desire to move into the front office; he told U ... More >>
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September 23, 2011
Mike Modano's Tear-Stained Farewell
Photos by Mike MezeulMike Modano, the highest-scoring American-born player in the history of the National Hockey League and the face of the Dallas Stars even after he signed to Detroit for a final season, stifled a sob as he bade farewell to those who shaped his legendary career, which included 1 ... More >>
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September 22, 2011
Sure Mike Modano Has a Spot on Dallas' Mount Sportsmore. Well, Doesn't He?
Mike Modano is on Facebook. And out of hockey. The legendary Dallas Star used social media to announce his retirement from the NHL yesterday, ending a 21-year career as one of the sport's all-time greatest skaters and its most prolific American-born scorer. Feels like we've delivered th ... More >>
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September 22, 2011
Mike Modano to Retire a Dallas Star As Club Signs Him to a One-Day Farewell Contract
Courtesy the Dallas StarsMike Modano and Willa Ford upon No. 9's departure from Dallas last yearYesterday, upon the occasion of Mike Modano's retirement announcement, several Friends of Unfair Park asked if the Dallas Stars would sign him to a short-lived contract so the single-season Detroit Red ... More >>
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September 21, 2011
At Last, Mike Modano to Retire
Photo by Patrick MichelsMike Modano and Willa Ford at our music awards two years agoIn April 2010, Mike Modano told us he wasn't sure if he was ready to retire. He sure felt like it, he said: "At this point, on this day, I can make the decision: I'm done." But, of course, he wasn't: After a tear- ... More >>
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July 7, 2011
Batters Up For Charity
Photo by Patrick MichelsMike Modano and Willa Ford at our music awards two years agoIn April 2010, Mike Modano told us he wasn't sure if he was ready to retire. He sure felt like it, he said: "At this point, on this day, I can make the decision: I'm done." But, of course, he wasn't: After a tear- ... More >>
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December 29, 2010
So How's Hully & Mo Holding Up Without Mo? A Detroit Sports Writer Offers Her Take
Tonight marks the second time the Detroit Red Wings have come to town since acquiring center Mike Modano, so the Free Press' beat writer last night seized the opportunity to check out the restaurant Modano left behind. Helene St. James veered from sports reporting to food criticism on her b ... More >>
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December 8, 2010
After 14 Seasons, All With the Dallas Stars, Jere Lehtinen (Finally) Skates Off Into Retirement
When we spoke to Mike Modano about his will-he-won't-he-retirement-that-wasn't in April, he had this to say about a certain teammate: "Lehtinen was a real treat to play with, obviously, and what he brought. He played hard and sacrificed his body, and I don't know how much more he has left."Even the ... More >>
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October 14, 2010
Hey, Look, it's a UFO! No, Actually, it's an Even Weirder Sight: Mike Modano, Detroit Red Wing
Hell hath officially frozen over. In Arlington, the Texas Rangers are still playing baseball. And in Dallas, Stars fans are now cheering for the Detroit Red Wings. Well, at least one of them. The Stars, off to a 2-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0 start or whatever the hell it is these days in the NHL, play ... More >>
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July 6, 2010
Say It Ain't So, Mo. Not Them!
It was a far-fetched doomsday scenario. A pointed image intended to conjure just how weird it was going to be around here without Mike Modano. But I never expected it to become, gulp, reality? Mike Modano, Detroit Red Wings? Criiiiiiiiiiinge. On June 22 that was my wild-ass speculatio ... More >>
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June 30, 2010
Mike Modano: The Face of the Franchise
Still trying to wrap my tiny, admittedly perverted sports brain around the Dallas Stars without Mike Modano. Or, even weirder, Modano in another team's sweater. He is now - and perhaps forever - undoubtedbly, undeniably, unequivocally the face of the franchise. Right? Unless, of course, ... More >>
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June 29, 2010
Mike Modano Will Not Be a Dallas Star!
Will Mike Modano play hockey next season? Maybe. Will he play as a Dallas Star? Nope. It's official, the Stars no longer want the long-time face of their franchise. As predicted, this is sad.
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June 24, 2010
Walk Of Fame
Will Mike Modano play hockey next season? Maybe. Will he play as a Dallas Star? Nope. It's official, the Stars no longer want the long-time face of their franchise. As predicted, this is sad.
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June 22, 2010
Mike Modano: OUR Star Could Become THEIR Star
After saying that he's 75-percent leaning toward not retiring and playing hockey again next season, all-time star of the Dallas Stars Mike Modano is now thinking the unthinkable - putting on the sweater of another team. Mike Modano, Detroit Red Wings? Criiiiiiiiiiinge. It's still a situ ... More >>
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June 21, 2010
Mike Modano is Coming Back?
After another fascinating True Blood last night, I caught Mike Modano on Fox 4's Sports Sunday with Mike Doocy. Anyone else see this? I could've sworn Modano - who was in studio - said he is strongly leaning toward coming back and playing another season for the Dallas Stars. Didn't jot down t ... More >>
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May 13, 2010
If Dirk Nowitzki and Mike Modano Are Indeed Gone, Where's Their Place in Dallas Sports History?
After another fascinating True Blood last night, I caught Mike Modano on Fox 4's Sports Sunday with Mike Doocy. Anyone else see this? I could've sworn Modano - who was in studio - said he is strongly leaning toward coming back and playing another season for the Dallas Stars. Didn't jot down t ... More >>
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May 6, 2010
End of an Era? The Top 10 "Players" in the History of Dallas Sports
If this was Dallas and we needed 10 sports faces, who ya got?I'm pretty sure one is retiring and one is staying put. But what if in the last month we witnessed the final games in Dallas of icons Mike Modano and Dirk Nowitzki? Modano is likely done as a player for the Dallas Stars, soon to ... More >>
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April 15, 2010
Iconic Texas Stadium is Now Blown to Smithereens in Yet Another Example of How Dallas Treats its History
If this was Dallas and we needed 10 sports faces, who ya got?I'm pretty sure one is retiring and one is staying put. But what if in the last month we witnessed the final games in Dallas of icons Mike Modano and Dirk Nowitzki? Modano is likely done as a player for the Dallas Stars, soon to ... More >>
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April 8, 2010
Is This the Last Game in Dallas for Mike Modano?
Don't know what you're doing tonight, but if you want to say goodbye to the face of Dallas hockey you'd better head down to the American Airlines Center. Because tonight's game against the Anaheim Ducks will likely be the last home appearance in the star-studded career of Mike Modano. He arr ... More >>
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April 7, 2010
Mike Modano Talks to Unfair Park About Why Tomorrow May -- or May Not -- Be His Last Game at AAC in a Stars Uniform
A brief history of Mike Modano's career as assembled by the Dallas StarsThe Dallas Stars' season ends Saturday night as it did last year: with a whimper, as once again Tom Hicks's hockey club fails to make the playoffs. Yet it's hard to believe tickets remain for tomorrow night's final game of th ... More >>
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April 5, 2010
BREAKING NEWS: Wayne Gretzky Interested in Buying Your Dallas Stars
The greatest hockey player ever is teaming with two of the sport's most iconic local faces in an attempt to buy the Dallas Stars, according to two sources familiar with the organization's current business landscape. With long-time owner Tom Hicks intent on selling the team, a group led by Wa ... More >>
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March 23, 2010
Mo's Last Go? The Dallas Stars Are Done and Mike Modano Ain't Far Behind.
Without Mo around, we're going to have find more excuses to gawk at Mrs. Mo.This was supposed to be a frenzied hockey year in Dallas. New coach (Marc Crawford), new GM (Joe Nieuwendyk) and renewed optimism. But let's face it, the season got off to a slow start in October and now the Stars ... More >>
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July 22, 2009
What You Missed at Last Night's Dallas Observer Music Awards
Dared to mingle with the younger, hipper, more talented crowd at The Granada last night and bumped into: *Martellus Bennett, who hopped up on staged and rapped like three songs. (Famous brother in tow.) *Mike Modano. (Famous wife in tow.) *Joey Greco. (Famous Cheaters crew in tow.) Fo ... More >>
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March 9, 2009
The Stars' Problem: Mike Nodano?
1999 seems a millennium ago doesn't it?When we last left the Dallas Stars they were a mediocre, irrelevant team besieged by injuries, struggling to stay around .500 and in the Western Conference playoff hunt while blaming Sean Avery. This morning - after last night's 3-1 loss to the ... More >>
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February 10, 2009
Smile Smile Gets In The Valentine's Day Spirit (Not Really), Offers Free Download
Local indie pop duo Smile Smile, whose long lost love is the thing legend 'round these parts, is offering a free download of its cover of the Foo Fighters' "Walking After You" on its web site in anticipation of its free show on Friday night at the Barley House. Check it out--it's actually pretty go ... More >>
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January 21, 2009
Mike Modano Will Drink Your Health Drink. Drink It Up! For the Right Price, Of Course.
Got a product for Mike Modano to endorse? Because, clearly, he's on the market. Last week, he was spotted looking bored to death in a new N9NE Steakhouse ad. And today comes word that the Dallas Star is shilling for a Grapevine-based "super-nutritious health drink" called VaNu, which, he says in the ... More >>
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September 30, 2008
Jeez, Who Wasn't Invited to the Joule Grand Opening Shindig Friday Night?
Got a product for Mike Modano to endorse? Because, clearly, he's on the market. Last week, he was spotted looking bored to death in a new N9NE Steakhouse ad. And today comes word that the Dallas Star is shilling for a Grapevine-based "super-nutritious health drink" called VaNu, which, he says in the ... More >>
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June 30, 2008
Modano, Cuban and Irvin Gather For Charity Game That Looked Like Baseball
Got a product for Mike Modano to endorse? Because, clearly, he's on the market. Last week, he was spotted looking bored to death in a new N9NE Steakhouse ad. And today comes word that the Dallas Star is shilling for a Grapevine-based "super-nutritious health drink" called VaNu, which, he says in the ... More >>
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May 14, 2008
If this is Mike Modano's Swan Song, Will That Mean We'll See Less of Mo'?
Got a product for Mike Modano to endorse? Because, clearly, he's on the market. Last week, he was spotted looking bored to death in a new N9NE Steakhouse ad. And today comes word that the Dallas Star is shilling for a Grapevine-based "super-nutritious health drink" called VaNu, which, he says in the ... More >>
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April 25, 2008
Willa She Blog for Us After Hockey Season's Over? Pretty Please?
Got a product for Mike Modano to endorse? Because, clearly, he's on the market. Last week, he was spotted looking bored to death in a new N9NE Steakhouse ad. And today comes word that the Dallas Star is shilling for a Grapevine-based "super-nutritious health drink" called VaNu, which, he says in the ... More >>
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April 10, 2008
Lock It Down? Or Wrappin' It Up?
Got a product for Mike Modano to endorse? Because, clearly, he's on the market. Last week, he was spotted looking bored to death in a new N9NE Steakhouse ad. And today comes word that the Dallas Star is shilling for a Grapevine-based "super-nutritious health drink" called VaNu, which, he says in the ... More >>
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November 26, 2007
Mike Modano's, Like, Pretty Good?
Got a product for Mike Modano to endorse? Because, clearly, he's on the market. Last week, he was spotted looking bored to death in a new N9NE Steakhouse ad. And today comes word that the Dallas Star is shilling for a Grapevine-based "super-nutritious health drink" called VaNu, which, he says in the ... More >>
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August 30, 2007
Poor Mr. Ford
Got a product for Mike Modano to endorse? Because, clearly, he's on the market. Last week, he was spotted looking bored to death in a new N9NE Steakhouse ad. And today comes word that the Dallas Star is shilling for a Grapevine-based "super-nutritious health drink" called VaNu, which, he says in the ... More >>
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June 21, 2007
Star Ball
Got a product for Mike Modano to endorse? Because, clearly, he's on the market. Last week, he was spotted looking bored to death in a new N9NE Steakhouse ad. And today comes word that the Dallas Star is shilling for a Grapevine-based "super-nutritious health drink" called VaNu, which, he says in the ... More >>
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April 18, 2007
A Star Is Boring
Got a product for Mike Modano to endorse? Because, clearly, he's on the market. Last week, he was spotted looking bored to death in a new N9NE Steakhouse ad. And today comes word that the Dallas Star is shilling for a Grapevine-based "super-nutritious health drink" called VaNu, which, he says in the ... More >>
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April 3, 2007
You Better, You Bust
Got a product for Mike Modano to endorse? Because, clearly, he's on the market. Last week, he was spotted looking bored to death in a new N9NE Steakhouse ad. And today comes word that the Dallas Star is shilling for a Grapevine-based "super-nutritious health drink" called VaNu, which, he says in the ... More >>
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March 20, 2007
Mount Modano
Got a product for Mike Modano to endorse? Because, clearly, he's on the market. Last week, he was spotted looking bored to death in a new N9NE Steakhouse ad. And today comes word that the Dallas Star is shilling for a Grapevine-based "super-nutritious health drink" called VaNu, which, he says in the ... More >>
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January 16, 2007
A Little-Bitty Modano
Got a product for Mike Modano to endorse? Because, clearly, he's on the market. Last week, he was spotted looking bored to death in a new N9NE Steakhouse ad. And today comes word that the Dallas Star is shilling for a Grapevine-based "super-nutritious health drink" called VaNu, which, he says in the ... More >>
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October 26, 2006
Shooting Stars
Got a product for Mike Modano to endorse? Because, clearly, he's on the market. Last week, he was spotted looking bored to death in a new N9NE Steakhouse ad. And today comes word that the Dallas Star is shilling for a Grapevine-based "super-nutritious health drink" called VaNu, which, he says in the ... More >>
Blogs
September 19, 2006
Time For Some Mo Hockey? Already?
Got a product for Mike Modano to endorse? Because, clearly, he's on the market. Last week, he was spotted looking bored to death in a new N9NE Steakhouse ad. And today comes word that the Dallas Star is shilling for a Grapevine-based "super-nutritious health drink" called VaNu, which, he says in the ... More >>
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September 7, 2006
Icy Hot
Maybe this girl should name her next cat Mike Modano
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June 30, 2006
Be a Celebrity!
Maybe this girl should name her next cat Mike Modano
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March 8, 2006
Talent Scout
Maybe this girl should name her next cat Mike Modano
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February 20, 2003
Mo's Def
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May 28, 1998
Shooting Stars
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November 27, 1997
Pucking great
Mike Modano has finally become the hockey player he always wanted to be
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