Evander Frank Kane, better known as Evander Kane, is a professional ice hockey player from Canada. He is an NHL left-winger for the San Jose Sharks. In the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, he was chosen by the Atlanta Thrashers. In 2007, he won the Memorial Cup with the Vancouver Giants of the WHL.
On the international stage, he led Team Canada to gold medals at the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament in 2008 and the World Junior Championships in 2009. He also competed for Team Canada in the IIHF World Championships in 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2014.
Kane has dealt with a number of legal troubles throughout his professional career, including violence, gambling, and betting, among others. In 2021, his wife Anna accused him of betting on his own games, which was the most serious charge. The NHL has said that it will look into the allegations.
Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name | Evander Kane |
|---|---|
| Age | 32 Years |
| Nick Name | Evander Kane |
| Birth Name | Evander Frank Kane |
| Birth Date | 1991-08-02 |
| Gender | Male |
| Profession | Ice Hockey Player |
| Place Of Birth | Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Birth Nation | Canada |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Famous For | Popular Canadian Ice Hockey Player |
| Father | Perry Kane |
| Mother | Sheri Kane |
| Siblings | 2 |
| Sisters | Brea and Kyla |
| Ethnicity | Mixed |
| Religion | Christianity |
| High School | John Oliver Secondary |
| Career Start | Vancouver Giants selected him 19th overall in the 2006 WHL Bantam Draft |
| First Club | Vancouver Giants |
| Current Club | San Jose Sharks |
| Current City | San Jose, California |
| Current Club Country | United States |
| Position | Left Winger |
| Jersey Number | 9 |
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) |
| Weight | 210 lbs (95 kg) |
| Body Type | Athletic |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
| Marital Status | Separated |
| Wife | Anna |
| Children | 1 |
| Daughter | Kensington |
| Source of Wealth | Ice Hockey (contracts, salaries, bonuses, sponsorships, endorsements) |
| Salary | $9 million |
| Net Worth | Negative $17 million |
Evander Kane Biography
Evander Kane was born on the 2nd of August, 1991. He was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He is a Canadian citizen. His father, Perry Kane, and mother, Sheri Kane, gave birth to him. He is of mixed ancestry (half African), and his faith is Christianity. He was raised in East Vancouver. Brea and Kyla are his two sisters.
In terms of schooling, he attended John Oliver Secondary School. Kane grew up playing baseball, basketball, ice hockey, and soccer. He then developed a strong interest in ice hockey. He played minor hockey for the Greater Vancouver Canadians and the Vancouver Thunderbirds of the BC Hockey Major Midget League.
Evander Kane Height And Weight
Evander Kane has a height of 1.88 m, or 6 feet and 2 inches. He weighs 210 pounds or 95 kilograms. He has a muscular physique. His eyes are dark brown, and his hair is black. His sexual orientation is heterosexual.
Career
- In the 2006 WHL Bantam Draft, he was chosen 19th overall by the Vancouver Giants.
- In 2007, he guided the Vancouver Giants to the WHL Memorial Cup victory.
- In 2008, he came in second place for the Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy as WHL rookie of the year.
- In 2009, he was chosen to the WHL West First All-Star Team after breaking the Giants’ franchise record for single-season goals in the 2008-09 season. He led the Giants to the playoffs after finishing the season with 48 goals and 96 points. In the playoffs, the Giants were defeated by the Kelowna Rockets.
- Kane was traded by the Jets to the Buffalo Sabres in February 2015.
- He had 20 goals and 35 points in the 2015-16 season.
- In February 2018, he was traded to the San Jose Sharks due to his poor performance.
- In May 2018, he agreed to a seven-year contract deal with the Sharks worth $49 million.
- He also has the most penalty minutes in the NHL, with 153.
- In 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2014, he represented Team Canada in the IIHF World Championships.
Evander Kane Wife, Marriage
Evander Kane was married to Anna, who had a miscarriage in 2019 at 26 weeks. Eva was the name they had given to their unborn child. In July 2020, she gave birth to a daughter named Kensington. The couple divorced in 2021.
He was charged with assault following an incident in Vancouver in April 2014. He was later sued for financial restitution. In July 2016, a 21-year-old woman sued him for assault in a hotel room. In 2016, he was charged with one case of criminal trespassing and four charges of non-criminal harassment, to which he pled not guilty.
Kane was sued by the Cosmopolitan casino in Las Vegas in November 2019 after he defaulted on a $500,000 gambling debt. After accruing $26.2 million in debt, he filed for chapter 7 bankruptcy in California in January 2021.
His estranged wife, Anna, accused him of betting on his own team’s games. In an Instagram post, Anna accused Kane of “playing games with bookies to win money.” Kane refuted the allegations, saying, “I have NEVER gambled/bet on Hockey, a Sharks game, or any of my games.” He also revealed that his soon-to-be ex-wife suffers from mental illness. The NHL has said that it will look into the allegations against Kane.
Evander Kane’s Net Worth
Evander Kane earns a living as a professional ice hockey player. He is now a member of the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League. His NHL career began with the Atlanta Thrashers, who drafted him in the first round of the 2009 NHL Draft. There, he was given roughly $5.3 million in pay. Later in his career, he played with Dinamo Minsk and the Buffalo Sabres until joining the Sharks in 2017. In 2018, he agreed to a $49 million contract extension with the Sharks. He is paid $9 million each year.
Kane amassed wealth from his professional career. His gaming, on the other hand, has drawn him into major financial problems, prompting him to file for chapter 7 bankruptcy in California in January 2021. He stated that he had $10 million in assets and $27 million in liabilities. His net worth is assessed to be negative $17 million as of January 2024.
