Evander Kane's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Evander Kane. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Evander Kane is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently with the Edmonton Oilers. A winger known for his scoring ability and physical play, Kane was drafted fourth overall by the Atlanta Thrashers in 2009. Prior to joining the Oilers, he played for the Thrashers, Winnipeg Jets, Buffalo Sabres, and San Jose Sharks. His career has been marked by both on-ice success and off-ice controversies.

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2002: Adam Courchaine's Team Record

In the 2002-03 season, Adam Courchaine set a team record of 43 goals in a single season.

2007: Memorial Cup win

In 2007, Evander Kane won the Memorial Cup with the Vancouver Giants of the Western Hockey League (WHL).

2008: Kane wins gold at Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament

In 2008, Evander Kane competed in the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament, winning gold with Canada's under-18 team. He recorded four points in four games.

2008: Runner-up for Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy

In 2008, Evander Kane finished as runner-up for the Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy as WHL rookie of the year.

January 12, 2009: Named WHL Player of the Week

On January 12, 2009, Evander Kane was named WHL player of the week for the second time in the season after scoring six points in two games after returning from the World Juniors.

2009: All-Star Honors

In 2009 Evander Kane received WHL West First Team All-Star honors along with teammates Pierro-Zabotel and Jonathon Blum.

2009: WHL West First All-Star Team

In 2009, Evander Kane was named to the WHL West First All-Star Team and set the Giants' franchise record for single-season goals.

2009: Gold Medal at World Junior Championships

In 2009, Evander Kane won a gold medal as a member of Team Canada at the World Junior Championships.

2009: Kane wins gold at World Junior Ice Hockey Championships

In 2009, Evander Kane, as the youngest player on Team Canada, won a gold medal at the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, contributing six points in six games.

2017: Played 78 Games

In the 2017-18 season, Evander Kane played 78 games, the most in a season for Kane.

2018: Led NHL in Penalty Minutes

During the 2018-19 season, Evander Kane led the NHL in penalty minutes with 153.

2022: Kane's performance in the 2022 season and playoffs

In 2022, Evander Kane debuted with the Oilers on January 29, scoring in a 7-2 victory. He played on the top line with McDavid and Puljujärvi, achieving a career-high shooting percentage and contributing to improved even-strength play. Kane concluded the regular season with 22 goals and 17 assists, helping the Oilers qualify for the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs. In the first round against the Kings, he recorded his first playoff hat trick, finishing with seven goals. During Game 3 of the Western Conference Final against the Avalanche, Kane cross-checked Nazem Kadri, resulting in a one-game suspension.