Patrick Kane facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Patrick Kane
Kane with the Detroit Red Wings in January 2024
Born	(1988-11-19) November 19, 1988 (age 36) Buffalo, New York, U.S.
Height	5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight	177 lb (80 kg; 12 st 9 lb)
Position	Right wing
Shoots	Left
NHL team Former teams	Detroit Red Wings Chicago Blackhawks EHC Biel New York Rangers
National team	United States
NHL Draft	1st overall, 2007 Chicago Blackhawks
Playing career	2007–present

Patrick Timothy Kane II (born November 19, 1988) is an American professional ice hockey player. He plays as a right winger for the Detroit Red Wings in the National Hockey League (NHL). The Chicago Blackhawks chose him first overall in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. He played for the Blackhawks until February 2023, when he joined the New York Rangers. Kane has also played for the United States in the 2010 and 2014 Winter Olympics.

Patrick Kane is known as one of the best and most successful players of his time. He won the Calder Memorial Trophy in 2008 as the NHL's best rookie. He helped the Blackhawks win three Stanley Cup championships in 2010, 2013, and 2015. In 2013, he won the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player in the playoffs. In the 2015–16 NHL season, he became the first American-born player to win both the Hart Memorial Trophy (league MVP) and the Art Ross Trophy (scoring champion).

Kane led all NHL players in scoring during the 2010s. He was also named one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players. Many people think he is one of the best American players ever. In 2020, Kane became the youngest American player to reach 1,000 career points. He is second only to Mike Modano in career points for an American-born player.

Growing Up with Hockey

Patrick Kane was born in Buffalo, New York, to Donna and Patrick "Tiki" Kane. He loved hockey from a young age. His dad had season tickets for the Buffalo Sabres, and they often went to games. When he was a child, Kane even appeared in the background of a hockey trading card at a Sabres game. His favorite players growing up were Pat Lafontaine and Joe Sakic. Besides hockey, he also played baseball, soccer, lacrosse, and basketball.

Kane started playing hockey when he was seven. His father let him practice stick-handling and shooting in their basement. They even set up a small rink with nets and boards. Kane also trained with Darryl Belfry, who helped him improve his vision and play-making skills.

Hockey Career Highlights

Starting in Junior Hockey

Kane played for the Buffalo Saints 14U AAA team. At 14, he moved to Detroit, Michigan, to play for the Honeybaked 16U AAA team. He lived with former NHL player Pat Verbeek, who became a mentor to him. That season, Honeybaked had an amazing record of 66 wins, 3 losses, and 1 tie. Kane scored 83 goals and 77 assists.

His talent caught the eye of the London Knights, who drafted him in 2004. However, Kane chose to play for the USA Hockey National Team Development Program (NTDP) in Michigan. The NTDP was unsure about him at first because he was small. But he spent two years there, training and getting a bigger role. He said the program helped him improve his body and learn how to play the game. In the 2005–06 season, he led the team with 102 points, breaking Phil Kessel's record.

Kane joined the London Knights for the 2006–07 OHL season. He played on a line with future NHL players Sergei Kostitsyn and Sam Gagner. In 58 games, Kane scored 62 goals and 83 assists, totaling 145 points. He added 31 points in 16 playoff games. Kane won the Emms Family Award as the OHL rookie of the year. He also won the Canadian Hockey League's (CHL) Top Prospect and Top Scorer awards. His 145 points are the fifth most for a rookie in CHL history. The Knights later retired his No. 88 jersey in 2020.

Chicago Blackhawks Years (2007–2023)

Before the 2007 NHL Entry Draft, Kane was ranked as the top North American prospect. The Chicago Blackhawks chose him first overall. On July 25, 2007, the Blackhawks signed Kane to a three-year contract. He chose to wear jersey No. 88 because it was his birth year, a tradition he started with the London Knights.

Kane on a breakaway during his first NHL season in February 2008.

Kane played his first NHL game on October 4, 2007. He got his first assist and scored his first shootout goal two days later. On October 19, he scored his first NHL goal. He had a great start, earning NHL Rookie of the Month for October. On December 15, Kane returned to Buffalo to play against the Buffalo Sabres. He received a special welcome from his hometown fans. Kane finished his first NHL season leading all rookies with 72 points. In June 2008, he won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL's rookie of the year.

In his second season, Kane and Jonathan Toews helped the Blackhawks reach the playoffs. Kane scored his first career hat-trick in the 2009 Stanley Cup playoffs against the Vancouver Canucks. The Blackhawks won that game, moving to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 1995. He finished his first NHL playoffs with 9 goals and 5 assists in 16 games.

In May 2009, Kane was chosen to be on the cover of the video game NHL 10. In December 2009, he signed a five-year contract extension with Chicago. This deal was announced at the same time as extensions for Toews and Duncan Keith.

In the 2009–10 season, Kane played all 82 games and had a career-high 88 points (30 goals, 55 assists). He ranked ninth in the NHL for scoring. The Blackhawks made it to the 2010 Stanley Cup Finals. On June 9, 2010, in Game 6 of the Finals, Kane scored the winning goal in overtime. This goal won the Stanley Cup for the Blackhawks, ending a 49-year drought. Kane became the youngest player in NHL history to score an overtime Stanley Cup-winning goal.

During the 2010–11 NHL season, Kane was chosen as an alternate captain for the 2011 National Hockey League All-Star Game. He finished the season with 27 goals and 46 assists for 73 points. He later found out he had a broken wrist that needed surgery.

Kane played overseas during the 2012–13 NHL lockout. He signed with the Swiss club EHC Biel in October 2012. He scored 13 goals and 10 assists in 20 games there. He also played for HC Davos in the 2012 Spengler Cup.

Kane (88) at the Blackhawks' 2013 Stanley Cup victory celebration in Grant Park.

When the NHL season started again in January 2013, Kane led the Blackhawks in assists (32) and points (55). He scored his second career playoff hat-trick in the 2013 Stanley Cup playoffs against the Los Angeles Kings. This goal sent the Blackhawks to the 2013 Stanley Cup Finals against the Boston Bruins. Kane scored three goals in the Finals and won the 2013 Conn Smythe Trophy as the playoff MVP. He was the first winger since 1995 and the first number one overall draft pick since 1992 to win this award.

On March 19, 2014, Kane injured his left leg but returned for the 2014 Stanley Cup playoffs. He had a team-high 20 points in 19 games. In Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals, he scored two goals, including the game-winner, and earned the nickname "Showtime." On July 9, 2014, Kane and Jonathan Toews both signed eight-year contract extensions.

Kane (88) at the Blackhawks' 2015 victory celebration at Soldier Field.

During the 2014–15 NHL season, Kane was one of the NHL's top scorers. He was chosen for the 2015 National Hockey League All-Star Game. He injured his left collarbone in February 2015 and needed surgery. At the time, he was leading the NHL in points. He recovered faster than expected and returned for the 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs. Kane helped the Blackhawks win the 2015 Stanley Cup Finals against the Tampa Bay Lightning. He assisted on the winning goal in Game 6 and scored another goal, earning his third Stanley Cup championship. He finished the playoffs with 11 goals and 12 assists, tying for the playoff high with 23 points.

After the 2015 off-season, the Blackhawks added rookie winger Artemi Panarin and veteran center Artem Anisimov to play with Kane. In the 2015–16 Chicago Blackhawks season, Kane had a 26-game point streak. This was the longest streak by any American-born player and the longest in Blackhawks history. He was selected as captain for the Central Division team in the 2016 NHL All-Star Game. On April 1, 2016, Kane scored 40 goals for the first time in his career. On April 3, he scored his second hat trick, reaching 100 points. He was the first Blackhawks player since 1993 and the first American NHL player since 1995 to reach 100 points. He ended the season with a league-high 106 points (46 goals, 60 assists). He won both the Hart Memorial Trophy and the Art Ross Trophy. He also won the Ted Lindsay Award, voted by players as the most outstanding player.

Kane continued his success with Panarin and Anisimov in the 2016–17 NHL season. He finished with 89 points, second in the NHL. He was a finalist for the Ted Lindsay Award again. Kane was chosen for the 2017 NHL All-Star Game. However, the Blackhawks were swept by the Nashville Predators in the first round of the playoffs. Kane was later named to the 100 Greatest NHL Players list.

On January 9, 2018, Kane had his first five-point game. He was selected for the 2018 NHL All-Star Game. On January 20, 2018, he recorded his 800th career point, becoming only the fifth player in Blackhawks history to do so.

The 2018–19 Chicago Blackhawks season saw Kane score 44 goals and a career-high 66 assists and 110 points. He played on a line with Dylan Strome and Alex DeBrincat. He was a finalist for the Ted Lindsay Award for the third time.

Kane led all players in scoring between 2010–2019 with 807 points. He was named to the 2010–19 NHL All-Decade Team.

On January 19, 2020, Kane scored his 1,000th NHL career point. He became the fourth player in Blackhawks history to reach this milestone. During the 2019–20 Chicago Blackhawks season, the Blackhawks named Kane an alternate captain.

Kane remained an alternate captain for the 2020–21 NHL season, which was shorter due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He scored 15 goals and 51 assists for a team-high 66 points. He finished with the fifth-most points in the NHL. On February 28, 2021, Kane scored his 400th career goal. On March 9, Kane played in his 1,000th career game. After the season, he was named the Best NHL Player at the 2021 ESPY Awards.

Kane played 78 games in the 2021–22 NHL season, recording 26 goals, 66 assists, and 92 points. This tied his career high in assists. As his contract was ending, Kane said he would be honored to play his whole career with one team.

Kane had 16 goals and 29 assists for 45 points in 54 games during the 2022–23 NHL season. The Blackhawks decided to trade him to rebuild their team.

New York Rangers (2023)

On February 28, 2023, Kane's 16 years with the Blackhawks ended. He was traded to the New York Rangers. This move reunited Kane with his former Blackhawks teammate Artemi Panarin. Kane scored 12 points in 19 games for the Rangers. He had one goal and five assists in the playoffs, but the Rangers lost in the first round. After the playoffs, Kane had hip surgery and needed several months to recover.

Detroit Red Wings (2023–present)

On November 28, 2023, Kane signed a one-year contract with the Detroit Red Wings. He felt that Detroit was a good choice for him. He was also happy to play again with former Blackhawk teammate Alex DeBrincat.

Kane played his first game for the Red Wings on December 7, 2023. He scored his first goal with the team in his second game. He had a six-game point streak in late December. Kane had a lower-body injury in January 2024 and missed seven games.

On February 25, Kane returned to Chicago to play against the Blackhawks for the first time since being traded. He scored the game-winning goal in overtime and received a standing ovation from the fans. Kane finished the season with 20 goals and 27 assists in 50 games. He ranked fourth on the team in goals and sixth in points. Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman praised Kane's skill and calmness.

On June 30, 2024, Kane signed another one-year contract extension with the Red Wings. On December 29, Kane recorded his 1,300th career point. He became the second American-born player and 38th player in league history to reach this milestone.

How Patrick Kane Plays Hockey

Kane is seen as one of the best American-born hockey players ever. His success comes from his amazing vision, accurate shots, tricky stick handling, and high hockey IQ. He uses these skills to predict plays and create scoring chances. People call him "The Waterbug" because he's so good at weaving through defenders. Kane is also known as a "sniper" for his accurate wrist shot and a "playmaker" for his passing. He loves to score but will pass if a teammate is in a better position.

He is mainly an offensive player. While he is great at scoring and passing, his defense used to be a weaker point. In his later years in Chicago, he worked on getting the puck back and playing better defense. His coach, Joel Quenneville, encouraged him to play more two-way hockey.

Kane is also famous for his exciting goal celebrations. After scoring the winning goal in the 2010 Stanley Cup Finals, he threw his gloves in the air and celebrated while others were still unsure. In 2013, he did a "heartbreaker" celebration after a big playoff goal. In 2014, he pretended to use a payphone after scoring a game-winner. In 2015, he shouted "Showtime" after a highlight-reel goal.

In his early NHL years, Kane often chewed his mouth guard while skating. This became part of his unique look. One of his game-used mouth guards was sold for $4,000 at an auction, and another is in the Hockey Hall of Fame. Other American players have also started chewing their mouth guards while playing.

Playing for Team USA

Kane at the 2010 Winter Olympics
Medal record
Representing  United States
Ice hockey
Olympic Games
Silver	2010 Vancouver
World Championships
Bronze	2018 Denmark
World Junior Championships
Bronze	2007 Sweden
World U18 Championships
Gold	2006 Sweden

Kane has played for the United States in many international tournaments. His first time was in the 2006 IIHF World U18 Championships. He led the tournament in scoring with 12 points in six games. His great play helped the United States win the gold medal.

Kane, with Erik Johnson, celebrates a goal by Ryan Kesler during the 2010 Winter Olympics.

The next year, he played for the U.S. U20 team at the 2007 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. He scored five goals and four assists in seven games, finishing second in tournament scoring. His team won the bronze medal. He also played in the 2008 Men's World Ice Hockey Championships, scoring 10 points in seven games.

Kane was chosen to play for the United States in the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver. He and his team won the silver medal. He scored three goals and two assists in six games. Kane played for the United States again in the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi.

On April 9, 2018, Kane was named captain of Team USA for the 2018 IIHF World Championship. He scored two goals, including a game-winner, in the quarterfinals. The U.S. team won the bronze medal. Kane was the tournament's leading scorer with eight goals and 12 assists in 10 games. He was named the Most Valuable Player of the 2018 Men's World Championship.

Patrick Kane's Life Off the Ice

Kane has three younger sisters: Erica, Jessica, and Jacqueline. He went to Detroit Country Day School but left before graduating.

During the hockey off-season, he lives in Hamburg, New York, in a house by Lake Erie. When he first joined the Blackhawks, he lived with Stan Bowman, who was an assistant general manager. Kane later bought a condo in the Trump International Hotel and Tower in Chicago. In 2023, he bought a mansion in Lake Forest, Illinois.

Kane has endorsement deals with companies like Bauer Hockey. He has also appeared in commercials for McDonald's and Gatorade.

Gloves used by Kane to score the winning goal of the 2010 Stanley Cup Finals. They are from Bauer Hockey, a company he works with.

Kane and his girlfriend, Amanda Grahovec, have a son named Patrick, who was born in November 2020.

Charity Work

Kane has participated in charity events. In 2016, he played in the Denis Savard Charity Golf Tournament. In 2012, he played in a hockey game called Champs for Charity. This game raised $323,000 for the Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Career Statistics

Regular Season and Playoffs

Bold indicates led league

International Play Statistics

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2005	United States	U17	5th		5	1	7	8	0
2006	United States	U18			6	7	5	12	2
2007	United States	WJC			7	5	4	9	4
2008	United States	WC	6th		7	3	7	10	0
2010	United States	OG			6	3	2	5	2
2014	United States	OG	4th		6	0	4	4	4
2016	United States	WCH	7th		3	0	2	2	0
2018	United States	WC			10	8	12	20	0
2019	United States	WC	7th		8	2	10	12	4
Junior totals					18	13	16	29	6
Senior totals					40	16	37	53	10

Awards and Achievements

Kane hoists the Stanley Cup in August 2013.

See also

In Spanish: Patrick Kane para niños