History of Patrick Kane in Timeline
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.
1970: Bobby Orr's Stanley Cup Winning Goal
In 1970, Bobby Orr previously held the record of being the youngest player in NHL history to score a Stanley Cup-winning goal in overtime, a record that was broken by Patrick Kane.
November 19, 1988: Patrick Kane's Birth
On November 19, 1988, Patrick Timothy Kane II was born. He is now a professional ice hockey player.
1992: Conn Smythe Trophy
In 1992, Mario Lemieux won the Conn Smythe Trophy, the last number one overall draft pick to do so before Patrick Kane in 2013.
1994: Featured on Trading Card
In 1994, Patrick Kane was inadvertently featured in the background of Sylvain Turgeon's 1994–95 Pinnacle trading card while attending a Sabres' game as a child with his father.
1995: Conn Smythe Trophy
In 1995, Claude Lemieux won the Conn Smythe Trophy, the last winger to do so before Patrick Kane in 2013.
1995: Western Conference Finals
In 1995, it was the first time the Blackhawks made it to the Western Conference Finals.
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.
June 25, 2007: Throws First Pitch at Cubs Game
On June 25, 2007, Patrick Kane threw the ceremonial first pitch at a Chicago Cubs game at Wrigley Field.
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.
June 12, 2008: Wins Calder Memorial Trophy
On June 12, 2008, Patrick Kane received the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL's rookie of the year.
September 2008: Condo Acquisition
In September 2008, Patrick Kane acquired a two-bedroom condo at the Trump International Hotel and Tower during the NHL season.
2008: World Championships
In 2008, Patrick Kane played in the World Championships, posting 10 points in seven games as the United States finished sixth.
2008: Calder Memorial Trophy
In 2008, Patrick Kane won the Calder Memorial Trophy for NHL's rookie of the year.
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.
August 9, 2009: Arrest in Buffalo
On August 9, 2009, Patrick Kane and his cousin were arrested in Buffalo after an alleged altercation with a cab driver over a fare dispute.
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.
June 9, 2010: Stanley Cup Winning Goal
On June 9, 2010, Patrick Kane scored the overtime winner in game six of the Stanley Cup Finals, securing the Stanley Cup for the Blackhawks and ending a 49-year drought.
December 5, 2010: High-Ankle Sprain
On December 5, 2010, Patrick Kane suffered a high-ankle sprain during a game against the Calgary Flames, causing him to miss nine games.
2010: Stanley Cup Championship
In 2010, Patrick Kane played a crucial role in the Blackhawks' Stanley Cup championship.
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.
March 14, 2011: Scores 100th NHL Goal
On March 14, 2011, Patrick Kane scored his 100th NHL goal on Antero Niittymäki of the San Jose Sharks, becoming the third youngest player in NHL history to reach this milestone.
2011: Lowest offensive output since rookie season
During the 2011-12 season, Kane recorded his lowest offensive output since his rookie season.
March 2012: House Purchase
In March 2012, Patrick Kane purchased a house on the shores of Lake Erie in Hamburg, New York.
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: Lowest offensive output since rookie season
During the 2011-12 season, Kane recorded his lowest offensive output since his rookie season.
2012: Criticized for Intoxication at Block Party
In 2012, Patrick Kane faced criticism after photos surfaced showing him in an intoxicated state at a Cinco de Mayo block party in Madison, Wisconsin, during the offseason.
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.
2013: Conn Smythe Trophy and Stanley Cup Championship
In 2013, Patrick Kane won the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player of the playoffs and won another Stanley Cup Championship with the Blackhawks.
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.
August 6, 2015: Sexual Assault Investigation
On August 6, 2015, it was reported that Patrick Kane was the subject of a sexual assault investigation by police in Hamburg, New York, related to an incident that allegedly occurred the previous weekend. The Erie County District Attorney's Office later declined to press charges.
2015: Stanley Cup Championship
In 2015, Patrick Kane played a crucial role in the Blackhawks' Stanley Cup championship.
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.
2016: Condo Listing
In the summer of 2016, Patrick Kane listed his Trump Tower condo for sale.
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.
January 17, 2020: Jersey Retired by London Knights
On January 17, 2020, the London Knights retired Patrick Kane's No. 88 jersey.
November 2020: Son's Birth
In November 2020, Patrick Kane and his girlfriend had a son together.
2020: Reaches 1,000 Career Points
In 2020, Patrick Kane became the youngest American player to reach 1,000 career regular season points.
January 2023: Connor Bedard heartbreaker Celebration
In January 2023, Connor Bedard performed a "heartbreaker" celebration after scoring an over-time game-winning goal against Slovakia, which was previously performed by Patrick Kane in June 2013.
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.
2023: Mansion Purchase
In 2023, Patrick Kane purchased a mansion in Lake Forest, Illinois.
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.
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