On this day in 2002, Mike Modano made history by becoming the first player in franchise history to record nine 30‑goal seasons, a milestone that stands as a testament to his scoring consistency and legendary status with the Dallas Stars and Minnesota North Stars. Over the course of his remarkable career, Modano became one of the most prolific offensive players in NHL history. 

Modano’s career numbers speak to his sustained excellence. In 1,499 NHL games, he scored 561 goals and added 813 assists for 1,374 points, making him one of the highest‑scoring American‑born players ever. He also helped shape the Stars franchise after they relocated from Minnesota to Dallas in 1993. 

With the Stars franchise, Modano left a long list of records. He scored 557 goals and set franchise marks with 802 assists and 1,359 points across 1,459 games played. He also leads the franchise in power‑play goals, shorthanded goals, game‑winning goals and many other major categories.

One of Modano’s most memorable scoring feats came in the 1993‑94 season, when he scored 50 goals, the highest total of his career and one of his nine 30‑goal seasons. That year helped establish him as a dominant offensive force for Dallas. 

Modano’s impact went beyond regular season scoring. He played a central role in helping the Stars win the 1999 Stanley Cup, the only championship in franchise history, contributing throughout the playoffs and providing leadership on and off the ice. 

His jersey No. 9 was retired by the Stars in 2014 and fans recently celebrated his legacy with a statue outside the American Airlines Center, cementing his place among Dallas sports legends. 

Modano’s nine 30‑goal seasons remain a benchmark for scoring excellence in Stars history and a reminder of his lasting impact on the franchise.