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Team Canada's blue line is under the microscope heading into the World Cup – ProHockeyTalk

Team Canada's blue line is under the microscope heading into the World Cup – ProHockeyTalk

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) A year after Patrick Kane's career appeared in jeopardy because of a sexual assault claim, the Chicago Blackhawks star was named one of the alternate captains for the United States for the World Cup of Hockey."It's a huge honor for sure," Kane said."It's one of those things I don't know if I was expecting to receive that, but at the same time, I still think it's a responsibility I can handle and hopefully take somewhat of a leadership role and take charge."The sexual assault case in his hometown of Buffalo, New York, was dropped Nov. 5 for what the prosecutor said was a clear lack of evidence, and Kane quickly put the off-ice troubles aside.
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Patrick Kane selected U.S. alternate captain for World Cup of Hockey

Patrick Kane selected U.S. alternate captain for World Cup of Hockey

Patrick Kane represented his country in the 2014 Sochi Games.He will be an alternate captain at the World Cup of Hockey.AP fileFILE - In this June 15, 2015, file photo, Chicago Blackhawks' Patrick Kane celebrates after defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final series, in Chicago.
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Team North America sent quite a message to World Cup competition – ProHockeyTalk

Team North America sent quite a message to World Cup competition – ProHockeyTalk

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) A year after Patrick Kane's career appeared in jeopardy because of a sexual assault claim, the Chicago Blackhawks star was named one of the alternate captains for the United States for the World Cup of Hockey."It's a huge honor for sure," Kane said."It's one of those things I don't know if I was expecting to receive that, but at the same time, I still think it's a responsibility I can handle and hopefully take somewhat of a leadership role and take charge."The sexual assault case in his hometown of Buffalo, New York, was dropped Nov. 5 for what the prosecutor said was a clear lack of evidence, and Kane quickly put the off-ice troubles aside.
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