The ECHL, in conjunction with the Allen Americans, announced on Thursday that Mike Modano will be the Keynote Speaker for the 2026 ECHL Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, presented by BFL CANADA and Sutton Special Risk.
 
The event takes place at 12:00 p.m. CT on Monday, January 19, 2026 at the Courtyard by Marriott Dallas/Allen at the Event Center, and will see Jeff Campbell, Jason Christie, Riley Gill and Mark Turner officially enshrined as the 18th class of the ECHL Hall f Fame.

The all-time highest scoring American-born player in the National Hockey League, Modano was a smooth-skating forward who spent 17 seasons in hockey’s premier league. He made his NHL debut during the 1989-90 season and that year, he was chosen for the NHL All-Rookie Team and was runner-up to Sergei Makarov for the Calder Trophy as the top first-year player in the NHL.
 
In 1999, Modano led the Dallas Stars in scoring through the post-season with 23 points helping lead the team to the Stanley Cup title with a victory over Buffalo in the Stanley Cup Final.
 
He had 16 seasons scoring 20 or more goals, including nine with 30 or more, plus a superb 50-goal season in 1993-94. He was selected to the NHL's Second All-Star Team in 2003, and played in eight All-Star Games.
 
Modano collected 1,374 points (561g-813a) through 1,499 regular-season NHL games while adding 146 points (58g-88a) in 176 career playoff games.
 
Modano represented the United States at the Winter Olympics in 1998, 2002 (taking home a silver medal) and 2006. He participated in the 1991 Canada Cup where he captured the silver medal, as well as, on two occasions, at the World Cup of Hockey (1996 and 2004), helping lead the Americans to victory in 1996. He took part in the IIHF World Championships in 1990, 1993 and 2005.
 
He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2014.
 
CLICK HERE to purchase tickets to the 2026 ECHL Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
 
Modano will also be in attendance at ECHL All-Star Fan Fest on Sunday, January 18 at Credit Union of Texas Event Center from 1-3 p.m. Fan Fest, which lasts from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., will also feature interactive games, live music, celebrity autographs and more. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets.
 
The 2026 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic presented by Visit Allen, Texas and Allen CDC will take place on Monday, January 19, 2026, at Credit Union of Texas Event Center. In this year’s All-Star event, players from the Allen Americans will be combined with the ECHL All-Stars to form two teams – Stars and Stripes. A draft will take place leading up to the All-Star Classic to choose the two teams. CLICK HERE to purchase your tickets today!
 
About the ECHL
 
Formed in 1988-89 with five teams in four states, the ECHL has grown into a coast-to-coast league with 30 teams in 23 states and one Canadian province for its 38th season in 2025-26. There have been 776 players who have gone on to play in the National Hockey League after starting their careers in the ECHL, including eight who have made their NHL debuts in the 2025-26 season. The ECHL has affiliations with 30 of the 32 NHL teams in 2025-26, marking the 28th consecutive season that the league has affiliations with at least 20 teams in the NHL. Further information on the ECHL is available on its website at ECHL.com.
 
About BFL CANADA
 
BFL CANADA was founded by Barry F. Lorenzetti in 1987 and has been headquartered in Montreal since its beginning. The President, CEO and Founder was quickly joined by others who shared his vision. From then on, the company became what it is today thanks to the constant addition of professionals who are recognized as leaders in their respective industries.
 
From modest beginnings to great success, BFL CANADA is proud of its achievements and the mark it has left on the insurance industry.
 
Today, BFL CANADA caters to the needs of clients, both large and small, from all industry segments.
 
About Sutton Special Risk
 
As a Managing General Underwriter since 1978, Sutton Special Risk has always focused on delivering flexible and affordable insurance solutions for our clients. Our attention to service means we respond quickly and effectively.

To provide our clients with exceptional security and global reach, Sutton underwrites business on behalf of several ‘A’ rated carriers. Our carrier partners share our appetite for risk and our willingness to customize plans to suit our clients’ needs. Our partnerships allow us to offer industry-leading high sums insured and broad coverage, including special hazards.