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Blackhawks' Patrick Kane game to help ex-teammate

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October 26

Chicago Tribune

"The voice on the other end of Patrick Kane's phone rather cryptically said, "I need to talk to you." The fact it was former Blackhawks teammate Martin Havlat calling just a few days before making his first regular season appearance against his old team added to the intrigue. It turned out Havlat, who returns to the United Center with the Wild to take on the Hawks on Monday night, wasn't looking to trash talk or even discuss the game at hand. "(Havlat) knew I was on the cover of the EA Sports hockey game and he wanted the FIFA soccer game a little bit early," Kane said. "I got his address and had the EA Sports guy send him a copy. It was funny when he called me ... I didn't know what was ..."

Comeback kids

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October 13

Chicago Sun-Times

"First it was a shootout victory that went a club-record nine rounds in their first game of the season at the United Center. In their second, it was a comeback from a five-goal deficit. What will those Blackhawks do next? Monday's 6-5 overtime victory over the Calgary Flames was one for more than the franchise record books. The Hawks' biggest comeback in their history that dates back to 1926 was from four goals. They rallied from that deficit to win three times. In coming back from five, however, they tied an NHL record. ''It was awesome,'' said winger Patrick Kane, the rallying point for the comeback with a goal and two assists. ''It was crazy to come back like that, but what a fun game to ..."

Blackhawks rally to beat Calgary Flames 6-5

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October 13

Chicago Tribune

"Anyone who witnessed the first 12 minutes of the Blackhawks' game against the Calgary Flames on Monday night would find it hard to believe the night ended with the Hawks mobbing each other on the ice after tying the biggest comeback in NHL history. After spotting the Calgary Flames a five-goal lead in the first 11:43, the Hawks roared back with six consecutive goals -- three in the second period -- and went on to an amazing 6-5 overtime victory at the United Center. Brent Seabrook scored the winner 26 seconds into OT. Patrick Kane had a goal and two assists to lead the rally, and Patrick Sharp, John Madden, Dustin Byfuglien and Dave Bolland also scored. Brian Campbell and Andrew Ladd added ..."

Kane ready for anything

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October 8

Chicago Sun-Times

"The Blackhawks have a couple of things going for them entering tonight's game at archrival Detroit: The Red Wings are struggling, and Patrick Kane most definitely isn't. After two losses to the St. Louis Blues in Europe, the Wings go into their home opener with their worst start in 20 years. But Kane, now that's another matter. After a tough summer in which he was arrested after an incident with a Buffalo, N.Y., cabdriver, Kane has started his third NHL season in high gear. He had a goal and an assist in each of the Hawks' two games in Europe. ''It's just two games, too early to read much into it,'' Kane said after Wednesday's practice at Johnny's Ice House prior to the team's flight to ..."

Kane just happy to be back on the ice

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September 15

Chicago Sun-Times

"The happiest player on the ice at the Blackhawks' training camp at Johnny's IceHouse is star forward Patrick Kane, who had a much-publicized run-in with the law during the summer. ''I'm really happy now to be focusing mainly on hockey again,'' he said Sunday after practice. ''It was a very unfortunate, painful experience, what I went through this summer. I learned a lot from it, and now I'm ready to move forward and help us win the Stanley Cup this season.'' Kane, 20, and his cousin James Kane were arrested Aug. 9 after an altercation with a cabdriver in his hometown of Buffalo, N.Y. They were accused of assaulting and robbing 62-year-old Jan Radecki when he fell 20 cents short of giving ..."

Kane believes off-season workouts will be big plus

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September 13

Chicago Tribune

"After making headlines for all the wrong reasons during the off-season, Patrick Kane is happy the time finally has come to make them for the right reasons. The Blackhawks winger is looking forward to hitting the ice along with the other veterans and prospects for Sunday's opening of training camp. The 20-year-old will get an opportunity to leave behind a troublesome summer and get down to the business of playing hockey. Kane was arrested Aug. 9 after an altercation with a cab driver in his hometown of Buffalo and eventually pleaded guilty to a non-criminal violation of disorderly conduct. Though he avoided jail time, the incident damaged the reputation of one of the team's and league's ..."

Kanes plead guilty to disorderly conduct

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August 27

Buffalo News

"Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick T. Kane and his cousin James M. Kane pleaded guilty today to a non-criminal charge of disorderly conduct for an early-morning fee incident with a Buffalo taxicab driver Aug. 9. Chief City Judge Thomas P. Amodeo granted them both conditional discharges and ordered them to make a written apologies to the cabbie and pay $125 each in court fees. Amodeo stressed that he was imposing the same type of sentence he would impose on similar defendants with no prior criminal record in similar situations. As Patrick Kane, 20, was leaving court with his parents and attorneys about 11 a.m., he apologized to his family, his fans, his hockey club and the citizens of Buffalo, ..."

Patrick Kane enters plea

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August 21

Boston Herald

"Chicago Blackhawks star forward Patrick Kane, 20, and his cousin James Kane, 21, pleaded not guilty during a brief arraignment before Buffalo judge Thomas Amodeo as they are facing misdemeanor assault, theft and harassment charges for allegedly beating up a cab driver over a fare. . . . The Anaheim Ducks re-signed defenseman Brett Festerling to a two-year contract through the 2010-11 season. . . . Rugged left wing Jeff Cowan signed a one-year contract with the Buffalo Sabres Defensemen Matt Cohen, Chris Murray and Matt Taormina were among five players the New Jersey Devils signed to AHL contracts."

Kane, cousin plead not guilty

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August 20

Buffalo News

"NHL star and South Buffalo native Patrick Kane and his cousin pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor and violation charges tied to the alleged assault of a cab driver at their arraignment in Buffalo City Court this afternoon. The 20-year-old Chicago Blackhawk and his cousin, James M. Kane, 21, appeared with their attorneys and denied the charges before Chief City Judge Thomas P. Amodeo. Amodeo granted the requests of defense attorneys Paul J. Cambria Jr. and Joel L. Daniels to allow their clients not to appear at the next scheduled court session 10:30 a.m. next Thursday. In a statement to reporters outside the courthouse, Kane talked briefly about hockey before referring to his legal problems. ..."

Felony dropped, but misdemeanor charges stand in Patrick Kane case

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August 20

Chicago Tribune

"Fresh off the ice Wednesday after the final practice of the U.S. Olympic orientation camp at Seven Bridges Ice Arena in Woodridge, Patrick Kane hadn't yet heard the developments in his legal battle in Buffalo. The Blackhawks winger learned from members of the media that the felony charge he had been facing as a result of his Aug. 9 arrest after an altercation with a Buffalo cabdriver had been dismissed. Reporters also told Kane an Erie County, N.Y., grand jury had indicted him on two misdemeanors and a harassment violation. "I'll talk to my lawyer after this," Kane said. "If the felony is dropped, that's obviously a positive step. The sooner it gets over, the happier everyone will be ..."

Hawks' Kane indicted on misdemeanors

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August 19

ESPN.com

"An Erie County, N.Y. grand jury has dismissed the felony robbery charge against Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane and his cousin James, but both have been indicted on lesser charges. The indictments on assault in the third degree and theft of services are misdemeanors, and a harassment indictment is considered a violation level offense. Patrick Kane, 20, and James Kane, 21, will be arraigned at 2 p.m. ET on Thursday. The Kanes were arrested after an incident with cab driver Jan Radecki, 62, during the early morning hours of Aug. 9 in Buffalo."

Plea deal in works for Chicago Blackhawk Patrick Kane?

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August 19

Chicago Tribune

"This week's Olympic orientation camp is more than just Patrick Kane's opportunity to bolster his chances to make Team USA's roster for the 2010 Winter Games, it's also a respite from the on-going legal proceedings in his hometown of Buffalo. "It's nice to get away from everything and be back in Chicago," Kane, 20, said Tuesday during Day 2 of the camp at Seven Bridges Ice Arena in Woodridge. "It was really nice to see the fans' reception [Monday]. It definitely kind of lifts up your head a bit and puts a pretty good feeling in your heart too. Maybe you take it for granted before, but now you really realize that it's something special." Kane, who was arrested Aug. 9 along with his cousin, ..."

Kane apologizes for 'pain' caused by cabbie clash

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August 18

Toronto Star

"Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane made a public apology yesterday for an incident in which he and a cousin allegedly assaulted a Buffalo cab driver but said he couldn't talk about the case. "I haven't really told anyone my side of the story," Kane said, adding that because of legal proceedings he can't do that."

Blackhawks' Kane apologizes for taxi incident

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August 18

Boston Herald

"After apologizing Monday for an altercation with a Buffalo cabdriver, Chicago Blackhawks winger Patrick Kane said the toughest part of the ordeal was his family seeing him in handcuffs. "They said it's something they never want to see again," a subdued Kane said following opening practice of the 2009 U.S. Men's Olympic orientation camp. "My family didn't raise me that way, so it's tough to let them down too." Kane said he was worried how his arrest would affect his chances to make Team USA and how fans attending the three-day camp would react. "At a time like this, obviously, you're worried about different things," Kane, 20, said. "Things that come into play, being on the cover of a video ..."

Blackhawks star Patrick Kane: 'I've caused a lot of pain ... I sincerely apologize'

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August 18

Chicago Sun-Times

"Only a few people know Patrick Kane's version of the events that led to an altercation with a Buffalo cabdriver and ultimately his arrest last week. And if it were up to the Blackhawks star winger, that's how it will remain. "I haven't really told anyone my side of the story, to be honest with you," Kane said Monday during the U.S. Olympic Orientation Camp at Seven Bridges Ice Arena in Woodridge. "The only one that really knows is my lawyer and my family. But that's as far as it really goes.'' Kane said the hardest thing he has dealt with was having his family see him in handcuffs in the backseat of a police car. "They said it's something they never want to see again,'' he said. "My family ..."

Patrick Kane apologizes for taxi incident

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August 18

Chicago Tribune

"The boyish grin and quick wit were nowhere to be found. Instead, it was a subdued and contrite Patrick Kane who apologized Monday for an Aug. 9 altercation with a Buffalo cabdriver that led to his arrest. The Blackhawks winger spoke about the incident for the first time and said the toughest part of the ordeal was his family seeing him in handcuffs. "They said it's something they never want to see again," Kane said quietly after the opening practice for the U.S. Olympic orientation camp at Seven Bridges Ice Arena in Woodridge. "My family didn't raise me that way, so it's tough to let them down too." Kane, 20, said he was worried how his arrest would affect his chances to make Team USA and ..."

Chicago Blackhawks' Patrick Kane apologizes for taxi incident

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August 17

Chicago Tribune

"In his first comments since his Aug. 9 arrest following an altercation with a Buffalo cabdriver, Blackhawks winger Patrick Kane apologized for the incident Monday morning. Kane, 20, addressed the media with a statement prior to the opening of the 2009 Men's Olympic Orientation Camp at Seven Brides Ice Arena in Woodridge. "I've been very lucky to achieve every kid's dream of playing in the National Hockey League, let alone for a great organization like the Chicago Blackhawks," said Kane, who was accompanied by Hawks general manager Stan Bowman. "Now I also have a chance to play for my country, a dream come true for myself and also my family. "I know everyone wants to talk about what ..."

Blackhawks' Patrick Kane to break silence at Olympic camp Monday

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August 17

Chicago Tribune

"Blackhawks winger Patrick Kane, who has been silent since his arrest after an altercation with a Buffalo cabdriver Aug. 9, will make a statement about the incident Monday morning. Kane is among 34 NHL players invited to the U.S. Olympic Orientation Camp on Monday through Wednesday at Seven Bridges Ice Arena in Woodridge. The camp is the first step toward determining the U.S. team that will compete in the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver. Before the players take the ice, Kane will address the media about the legal proceedings. Kane, 20, was arrested along with his cousin, James Kane, 21, after being accused by cabdriver Jan Radecki, 62, of assaulting and robbing him of the fare they had paid ..."

Blackhawks' Byfuglien, Kane set for U.S. Olympic hockey orientation camp

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August 17

Chicago Tribune

"Far from the maelstrom that has been the Blackhawks' off-season, Dustin Byfuglien has spent his summer peacefully in Minnesota fishing, golfing and training for the season. Come Monday, the winger will temporarily pull in his line, put away the clubs and lace up his skates as he hits the ice for the U.S. Olympic men's hockey orientation camp at Seven Bridges Ice Arena in Woodridge. Byfuglien, a Roseau, Minn., native, will get his first taste of international competition as he joins 33 other NHL players -- including Hawks teammate Patrick Kane -- in the three-day camp which is the first step toward determining the 23-man roster for Team USA for the 2010 Winter Olympics in February in ..."

Grand jury begins work on Patrick Kane case

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August 14

Chicago Tribune

"A grand jury in New York's Erie County has begun looking into the incident involving Blackhawks winger Patrick Kane, his cousin, James Kane, and a Buffalo cabdriver that led to the arrest of the Kanes on Sunday, according to a report. The Buffalo News reported Thursday that Paul Cambria, Patrick Kane's lawyer, confirmed the start of the grand jury and that he had received a letter from the district attorney's office offering Kane the option to testify but had declined. "The grand jury is a one-way, unfair process that permits the district attorney to ask questions of my witness but does not permit me to ask questions of his witnesses," Cambria told the News. "I don't choose to participate ..."

Cab driver involved in altercation with Blackhawks' Patrick Kane has own issues

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August 12

Boston Herald

"As more details emerge about the cabdriver involved in an altercation with Patrick Kane that led to the arrest of the Blackhawks winger, Kane's lawyer said Tuesday his client "is devastated anyone would accuse him of a crime." Kane, 20, was arrested along with his cousin, James Kane, 21, Sunday morning in Buffalo after Jan Radecki accused them of assaulting him and taking back cab fare the cousins had paid him because he couldn't produce 20 cents in change from $15 paid for a $13.80 fare. Radecki said the Kanes punched and choked him, tearing his clothes and breaking his glasses after he had picked them up around 5 a.m. Sunday. It since has been reported Radecki locked the doors of the cab ..."

Cabdriver's lawyer wants to make a deal

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August 12

Chicago Sun-Times

"An attorney for the Buffalo cabdriver who accused Blackhawks star Patrick Kane of beating him over a 20-cent fare dispute said Tuesday he's hoping the issue can be settled with his client being compensated out of court. The comments from attorney Andrew LoTempio to WGN-AM radio come after the Buffalo News reported that cabbie Jan Radecki was driving his cab without a valid driver's license after several drunken driving arrests. The statement also follows LoTempio's comments on Monday that he thought the incident, which landed Kane with a felony robbery charge, was "blown out of proportion." On Tuesday, LoTempio told the radio station that Radecki was an immigrant who had several different ..."

Patrick Kane's defense beginning to take form

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August 12

Chicago Tribune

"As more details emerge about the cabdriver involved in an altercation with Patrick Kane that led to the arrest of the Blackhawks winger, Kane's lawyer said Tuesday his client "is devastated anyone would accuse him of a crime." Kane, 20, was arrested along with his cousin, James Kane, 21, Sunday morning in Buffalo after Jan Radecki accused them of assaulting him and taking back cab fare the cousins had paid him because he couldn't produce 20 cents in change from $15 paid for a $13.80 fare. Radecki said the Kanes punched and choked him, tearing his clothes and breaking his glasses after he had picked them up around 5 a.m. Sunday. It since has been reported Radecki locked the doors of the cab ..."

Lawyer: Kane did not commit a crime

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August 11

ESPN.com

"Patrick Kane's attorney said on Tuesday that the Chicago Blackhawks star did not assault or rob the cab driver who claimed he was attacked early Sunday in Buffalo, N.Y. Paul Cambria, speaking on "The Waddle and Silvy Show" on ESPN 1000, said Kane, 20, and his cousin James, 21, were trapped inside the car when cab driver Jan Radecki, 62, wouldn't unlock the doors. "[Patrick Kane is] devastated that anybody would accuse him of a crime," Cambria said. "He's not that sort of person. "He wanted nothing to do with the cab driver in any way, shape or form. He simply wanted to get out of the cab. It's been revealed today that the cab driver admitted he locked these two guys in the car and wouldn't ..."

Cabbies say locking bad policy, but it happens

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August 11

Chicago Sun-Times

"When it comes to dealing with passengers who refuse to pay, several Chicago cabbies said Monday that they would never resort to keeping the doors locked. Several cabdrivers said they'd be worried police might arrest them for kidnapping a passenger. "A cabdriver is taking the law into his own hands, which he shouldn't do," said one driver, who didn't want his name used. Others said they deal with each case individually, but they usually threaten to call the police when it becomes clear a passenger won't pay. One veteran driver said he asks for the fare ahead of time if he's heading into what he considers a dangerous neighborhood or fears he won't get paid."

Kane's cab ride: No end in sight

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August 11

Chicago Sun-Times

"If Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane and his cousin were locked inside their cab, could they reasonably believe they were being unlawfully imprisoned? And could that belief be a mitigating factor in their alleged assault and robbery of Buffalo cabdriver Jan Radecki? ''It could be a mitigating factor, both in terms of sentencing and also regarding the use of force,'' said Buffalo criminal defense lawyer James Auricchio. ''They are accused of using force to take the money back, and that equals robbery in New York state. But if they actually were using force to get out of the cab [rather than to get their money back], that's a different story and they probably wouldn't be charged with any ..."

'Blown out of proportion'?

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August 11

Chicago Sun-Times

"The cabfare tussle that has Blackhawks star winger Patrick Kane in the hotseat has been "blown out of proportion," and was not worthy of a felony charge, the lawyer for the cabbie who was allegedly attacked said Monday. But the Erie County District Attorney said in a phone interview that he's the one who will make the call on whether there's a case against Kane, the NHL's No. 1 draft pick in 2007 and eventual Rookie of the Year who helped energize a storybook resurgence of the hockey club last season. "The decision as to whether or not to prosecute -- that's up to me," Erie County District Attorney Frank Sedita said. "How I do that, there's a number of different avenues [that] I won't go ..."

Attorneys downplay allegations against Blackhawks' Patrick Kane

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August 11

Chicago Tribune

"Conflicting portrayals of Patrick Kane's altercation with a Buffalo taxi driver emerged Monday as attorneys on both sides sought to downplay the allegations against the Blackhawks' star winger. The driver's attorney, backpedaling on his client's accusations a day before, said the incident had been "blown out of proportion," and a prominent Buffalo attorney hired by Kane said he was convinced that the former No. 1 draft pick had not committed a crime. Paul Cambria, a lawyer who has defended several Buffalo Bills football players in court, said he met with Kane on Monday and interviewed witnesses to the incident in which the taxi driver alleged he was beaten and robbed by Kane and his ..."

NHL looking into Blackhawk's arrest

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August 10

ESPN.com

"The NHL is looking into an incident involving Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane, who was arrested early Sunday morning and charged with robbery and other counts following an alleged altercation with a cab driver in Kane's hometown of Buffalo, N.Y. "We are aware of the incident. We don't condone or approve of what has been suggested the facts are. And we are looking into it," the NHL said in a statement. Kane, 20, and his cousin, James M. Kane, 21, allegedly punched the cab driver and took the $15 they had given him after he couldn't provide 20 cents in change, according to a police report. The two reportedly were taken into police custody at about 5 a.m. ET."

'Hometown hero' Kane charged with robbing cabbie

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August 10

Buffalo News

"Chicago Blackhawks right winger and South Buffalo native Patrick Kane and a relative face robbery and other charges after allegedly assaulting a cab driver and failing to pay their fare after getting a ride from Chippewa Street early this morning. Kane, 20, and James M. Kane, 21, were arrested about 5 a.m. on Eastwood Place, according to Buffalo police reports. The pair allegedly punched the cab driver and grabbed money they had handed him after he told them he didn't have twenty cents in coins to give them their change, the report said. Their fare was $13.80 and they handed the driver $15, according to a report. The cab driver told police he was punched in the face and head, grabbed by ..."

Summer of unsavory incidents a blow to Chicago Blackhawks' image

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August 10

Chicago Tribune

columnist Rick Morrissey

"For almost two years, the thing the Blackhawks did best, even better than playing hockey, was image-shaping. With potter's hands, President John McDonough deftly worked the clay of public opinion. After being hired in November 2007, almost everything he touched became a thing of beauty. He put home games on television. He welcomed back Bobby Hull, Stan Mikita, Tony Esposito and other team legends who had felt like outsiders. The United Center started doing a pretty good imitation of rowdy Chicago Stadium. This year, the Hawks played the Red Wings at Wrigley Field on New Year's Day, creating warm memories. And the young team was very good, unexpectedly going to the Western Conference finals ..."

Blackhawks star Patrick Kane charged in attack on Buffalo cabbie

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August 10

Chicago Tribune

"Ever since the Blackhawks made Patrick Kane the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft two summers ago, the baby-faced winger has been the golden boy of the franchise, sparking a resurgence on and off the ice. But with his arrest early Sunday in his hometown of Buffalo after an altercation with a male cabdriver, allegedly over 20 cents, the high-scoring, quick-with-a-grin Kane has had his public image tarnished. "They broke my glasses, they ripped my clothes ... all over 20 cents," cabdriver Jan Radecki said Sunday when reached by the Tribune at his home, where he said he was recovering from a broken nose. According to the police report obtained by the Tribune, Kane, 20, was identified as aiding his ..."

Blackhawks' Patrick Kane arrested

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August 9

Chicago Sun-Times

"Blackhawk star winger and U.S. Olympian Patrick Kane gave the team a black eye and even caught his mother off guard early Sunday when he and cousin, James M. Kane were arrested in his hometown of Buffalo, N.Y., at 4 a.m. for allegedly assaulting a cab driver and grabbing back the $13.80 fare when the driver said he was 20 cents short of giving them change for $15. The cab driver told police he was punched in the face, grabbed by the throat and his glasses broken, according to a police report. A torn $5 bill was reportedly found in James Kane's pocket while in the Erie County Holding Center. “I was in Chicago and I'm just on my way home now,” Patrick’s mother, Madonna Kane, said when ..."

Hawks' Kane a cover boy for 'NHL 10'

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June 23

Daily Herald

"Hawks star Patrick Kane has earned the prestigious honor of being on the cover for the EA Sports "NHL 10" video game for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Kane follows in the footsteps of previous cover boys Dion Phaneuf, Eric Staal, Alex Ovechkin, Vincent Lecavalier, Marcus Naslund, Joe Sakic, Jarome Iginla, Mario Lemieux, Owen Nolan, Chris Pronger, Eric Lindros, Peter Forsberg and John Vanbiesbrouck. Kane and Vanbiesbrouck are the only American-born players to be on the cover. Kane also is the youngest cover athlete. "It's pretty special for me to be on the cover," Kane said. "I remember looking back at guys like Iginla and Pronger, guys like that that you really looked up to and saw them on ..."