Hockey greats Eddie Olczyk, left, Mike Modano and Lou Lamoriello, right, pose for a photo before the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2012 induction dinner in Dallas, Monday, Oct. 15, 2012. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Hockey greats Eddie Olczyk, left, Mike Modano and Lou Lamoriello, right, pose for a photo before the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2012 induction dinner in Dallas, Monday, Oct. 15, 2012. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Mike Modano cries during a news conference announcing his retirement from professional hockey Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, in Dallas. Modano played for the Dallas Stars and Detroit Red Wings. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Dallas Stars' Mike Modano is retiring after 21 seasons in the NHL. Modano, in a phone interview Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011, from Dallas, said he recently declined a chance to continue his career with the Vancouver Canucks. He will make the official announcement Friday. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)
Mike Modano stands with Detroit Red Wings general manager Ken Holland, left, and owner Mike Ilitch after being introduced as a Red Wing during an NHL hockey news conference in Detroit, Friday, Aug. 6, 2010. Modano inked a one-year deal worth $1.25 million and the possibility of $500,000 more through performance-based bonuses. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE - This April 8, 2010, file photo shows Dallas Stars' Mike Modano (9) breaking away as Anaheim Ducks' Dan Sexton (42) gives chase during an NHL hockey game in Dallas. Mike Modano wanted to prove there's still a spot for him in the NHL. The Detroit Red Wings are giving him a chance, agreeing to terms on a one-year contract Thursday, Aug. 5, 2010.
ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE - In this April 8, 2010, file photo, Dallas Stars' Mike Modano waves to fans before leaving the ice following an NHL hockey game against the Anaheim Ducks in Dallas. The native of suburban Detroit has agreed to a one-year deal with the Detroit Red Wings. He confirmed his decision in a text message to The Associated Press on Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2010.
