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Best hockey player from each state

By Dave Stevenson

Jan 26, 2014; New York City, NY, USA; NHL former player Jeremy Roenick skates with youngsters on a miniature rink before the Stadium Series hockey game between the New Jersey Devils and the New York Rangers at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 26, 2014; New York City, NY, USA; NHL former player Jeremy Roenick skates with youngsters on a miniature rink before the Stadium Series hockey game between the New Jersey Devils and the New York Rangers at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports /
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Michigan – Mike Modano

Speaking of prolific American scorers, Mike Modano is the greatest hockey player ever from the state of Michigan. Just like Jeff Halpern, Modano got to play for his hometown team (the Detroit Red Wings) briefly towards the end of his career. Other than his 40 game tenure with the Wings, he spent his entire NHL career with the Dallas Stars franchise.

Among players actually born in the United States, Modano leads all players with 1,341 points. He came just short of averaging a point per game during his storied career with 1,374 points in 1,499 career NHL games. While Modano fell just short of 1,500 career games, he still is arguably the most successful forward America has ever produced.

He also ranks favorably in other categories. Modano is second to Hull in goals (561), second to Phil Housley in assists (813), and second in game winning goals. Also, Doug Weight deserves some credit, as he had a very successful hockey career and he was born in Michigan. Currently NHL players Ryan Miller and Ryan Kesler are also from Michigan as well.

The state has been one of the most productive in terms of producing players. So it’s quite telling Modano is the best because he has some pretty strong competition.

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