Stars president Jim Lites couldn’t believe the lack of acknowledgement by the Nashville Predators when Dallas forward Mike Modano tied and then broke the record for goals scored by an American-born player Saturday, according to a published report.

“Their owner, management, public relations people, coaching staff — I think they all failed the game,” Lites told the Dallas Morning News. “It’s because of people like Mike Modano that they even have a team in Nashville. He has helped pioneer the game in the South, and for him to be treated like that in a milestone moment … it’s just a horrible thing.”

Modano’s two goals Saturday gave him 503 for his career, breaking Joe Mullen’s record. Modano’s accomplishment was never mentioned over the PA system at Nashville Arena. (Read the full story)

Interesting that this is getting a lot of attention.  I think most teams would acknowledge the accomplishment and there are ways to do it without making your team look inferior or celebrating the success of your opponent.

I do agree that the point here isn’t the player, but the accomplishment which is also a celebration of the game.

It sounds like this was an in-arena slight only….the record was mentioned on the TV broadcast complete with graphics.

I welcome anyone commenting on how they have dealt with this or would deal with a major record being broken in your house by your opponents.

–cudo