Photo: Paul Hoch / CC BY 2.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Modano is, to me, the quiet cornerstone of American-born hockey greatness. What I find compelling isn't just the Stanley Cup or the Hall of Fame nod, but the arc: a Livonia kid who carried the Minnesota and Dallas franchise for a generation, then went home to close his career with the Detroit Red Wings. That kind of full-circle ending says something about character. As an editor I'm drawn to athletes whose legacy is built on durability and loyalty rather than flash, and at 191 cm playing center, Modano clearly led from the middle. He's the sort of figure whose influence outlasts the highlight reels.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Mike Modano
- Name (Japanese)
- マイク・モダノ
- Reading
- まいく・もだの
- Born
- June 7, 1970 (age 56)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Dog
- Origin
- Livonia, Michigan, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 191 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- ice hockey player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Franklin High School
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Stanley Cup
- Hockey Hall of Fame
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Xhttps://x.com/9modano
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike%20Modano
Frequently asked questions
When was Mike Modano born?
Born June 7, 1970 (age 56).
Where is Mike Modano from?
Mike Modano is from Livonia, Michigan, United States.
What does Mike Modano do?
Mike Modano works as ice hockey player.
How tall is Mike Modano?
Mike Modano is 191 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.