Career Timeline of Patrick Kane: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Patrick Kane, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Patrick Kane is an American professional ice hockey player, currently a right winger for the Detroit Red Wings in the NHL. Drafted first overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in 2007, he played there until a trade to the New York Rangers in February 2023. Kane has also represented the United States in the Winter Olympics in both 2010 and 2014.

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2003: Joins Honeybaked Hockey Club

In 2003, at the age of 14, Patrick Kane relocated to Detroit, Michigan, to play for the Honeybaked 16U AAA hockey club after being recruited by Donnie Harkins.

2004: Drafted by London Knights

In 2004, Patrick Kane was drafted by the London Knights in the fifth round, 88th overall, of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Midget Draft, but did not join the team.

2005: Joins US National Team Development Program

In 2005, Patrick Kane joined the United States National Team Development Program (NTDP) based in Michigan.

2006: Joins London Knights

In 2006, Patrick Kane joined the London Knights for the OHL season, playing alongside future NHL forwards Sergei Kostitsyn and Sam Gagner.

2006: IIHF U18 Championships

In 2006, Patrick Kane represented the United States in the IIHF U18 Championships, where he led the tournament in scoring with 12 points in six games, leading the United States to the gold medal and earning all-star team honors.

July 25, 2007: Signs with the Blackhawks

On July 25, 2007, Patrick Kane signed a three-year contract with the Chicago Blackhawks.

October 4, 2007: NHL Debut

On October 4, 2007, Patrick Kane made his NHL debut against the Minnesota Wild.

2007: World Juniors Tournament

In 2007, Patrick Kane played for the United States' U20 team at the World Juniors, scoring five goals and four assists in seven games and earning an all-star team selection. His team won the bronze medal.

2007: Drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks

In 2007, Patrick Kane was selected first overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in the NHL entry draft.

2008: World Championships

In 2008, Patrick Kane played in the World Championships, posting 10 points in seven games as the United States finished sixth.

May 11, 2009: First Career Hat-Trick

On May 11, 2009, during the second round of the 2009 playoffs, Patrick Kane scored his first career hat-trick against the Vancouver Canucks, leading the Blackhawks to a 7-5 victory and clinching their spot in the Western Conference Finals.

December 3, 2009: Signs Contract Extension with Blackhawks

On December 3, 2009, Patrick Kane signed a five-year, $31.5 million contract extension with the Chicago Blackhawks.

2010: Winter Olympics

In 2010, Patrick Kane represented the United States at the Winter Olympics.

2010: Stanley Cup Finals Goal Celebration

In 2010, after scoring the championship-clinching goal in the Stanley Cup Finals, Patrick Kane threw his gloves in the air and began celebrating.

October 24, 2012: Signs with EHC Biel

On October 24, 2012, Patrick Kane signed a contract to play for Swiss club EHC Biel during the 2012–13 NHL lockout.

2012: Champs for Charity Game

In 2012, Patrick Kane played in the Champs for Charity ice hockey game, which raised $323,000 for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana.

January 2013: Returns to NHL

In January 2013, the NHL lockout ended and Patrick Kane returned to play in the 2012-13 NHL season.

June 8, 2013: Series-Clinching Goal

On June 8, 2013, Patrick Kane scored his second career playoff hat-trick and the series-clinching goal in double overtime of Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals against the Los Angeles Kings.

June 2013: Heartbreaker Celebration

In June 2013, Patrick Kane performed a "heartbreaker" celebration after scoring the series-winning goal against the defending Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings.

March 19, 2014: Leg Injury

On March 19, 2014, Patrick Kane suffered a left leg injury after colliding with Brenden Morrow during a game against the St. Louis Blues, causing him to miss the remainder of the regular season.

July 9, 2014: Contract Extension with Jonathan Toews

On July 9, 2014, the Blackhawks announced that Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews both signed eight-year contract extensions with an annual average value of $10.5 million, set to start on July 1, 2015.

2014: Payphone Celebration

During the first round in the 2014 Stanley Cup playoffs, Patrick Kane performed a goal celebration after scoring the game winner against the St. Louis Blues, where he pretended to use a payphone.

2014: 2014 Olympic Games

In 2014, Patrick Kane represented the United States again in the Olympic Games in Sochi, where he missed two penalty shots in a loss against Finland in the bronze medal game.

January 20, 2015: 200th NHL Goal

On January 20, 2015, Patrick Kane scored his 200th NHL goal against the Arizona Coyotes' goaltender Mike Smith in a 6-1 victory.

July 1, 2015: Start of Contract Extension

On July 1, 2015, Patrick Kane's eight-year contract extension with the Blackhawks, signed on July 9, 2014, officially began.

2015: "Showtime" Celebration

In 2015, Patrick Kane raised his hands and began shouting "Showtime" after scoring a highlight-reel goal against the Minnesota Wild in the second round of the playoffs.

April 1, 2016: 40-Goal Mark

On April 1, 2016, Patrick Kane scored his 40th goal of the season against the Winnipeg Jets, marking the first time he reached the 40-goal milestone in his NHL career.

2016: Denis Savard Charity Golf Tournament

In 2016, Patrick Kane participated in the Denis Savard Charity Golf Tournament.

December 23, 2017: 300th NHL Goal

On December 23, 2017, Patrick Kane scored his 300th NHL goal against Cory Schneider, the goaltender for the New Jersey Devils, during a 4-1 loss.

January 9, 2018: First Five-Point Game

On January 9, 2018, Patrick Kane recorded the first five-point game of his NHL career against the Ottawa Senators.

April 9, 2018: Named Captain of Team USA

On April 9, 2018, Patrick Kane was named the captain of Team USA for the 2018 IIHF World Championship. Kane scored two goals including a game winner in a 3–2 victory against the Czech Republic in the quarterfinals. He was named the Most Valuable Player of 2018 Men's World Championship.

February 2023: Trade to the New York Rangers

In February 2023, Patrick Kane's tenure with the Chicago Blackhawks ended when he was traded to the New York Rangers.

November 28, 2023: Signed with Detroit Red Wings

On November 28, 2023, Patrick Kane signed a one-year, $2.75 million contract with the Detroit Red Wings.

January 14, 2024: Lower-Body Injury

On January 14, 2024, Patrick Kane sustained a lower-body injury that caused him to miss seven games while playing for the Detroit Red Wings.

June 30, 2024: Contract Extension with Red Wings

On June 30, 2024, Patrick Kane signed a one-year contract extension with the Detroit Red Wings.

June 30, 2025: Another Contract Extension

On June 30, 2025, Patrick Kane signed another one-year contract extension with the Detroit Red Wings.

January 8, 2026: 500th Career Goal

On January 8, 2026, Patrick Kane became the 50th player to score 500 career NHL goals.

January 29, 2026: All-Time Leading U.S.-Born Point Scorer

On January 29, 2026, Patrick Kane scored his 1,375th career point, surpassing Mike Modano's record to become the all-time leading U.S.-born point scorer.